The Great Warm Up – November - Work Smart. Live Smart.

I love de-junking. There is nothing better than getting rid of clutter and unused items. It changes my perspective. It helps me to think more clearly. I feel free.

Dejunking and Stress

Every couple of years I attack my closets. I get rid of the clothes that I no longer like, are worn out or have ‘magically shrunk’.

I often look at the bags of clothes in front of me and think, “What a waste”. However, it is not a waste. In most cases, these clothes have seen their share of special occasions, lounging days or workplace meetings. It is not a waste, because these clothes are donated to others who will continue to appreciate their beauty or their warmth.

We live in a nasty climate. It takes a lot of money to stay warm and healthy in this bitter weather. Some can barely make ends meet and the clothes that we donate help them to survive.

Beverly’s Hot Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating The Great Warm Up

De-Junk and Simplify. The Great Warm Up is a call for everyone to look into their closets and pare them down. Donations of coats, hats, scarves, mittens and boots are desperately needed, as are blankets and sleeping bags.
Donate to agencies, like the Canadian Mental Health Association in Toronto, that purchase hats, scarves and mittens and deliver them to the homeless and those with mental health issues at Christmas time.

We are a society that tends to over-indulge as seen through bulging closets. Think twice before buying. Is it a need or a want? Beverly Beuermann-King Click to tweet

And when those clothes have seen the end of their time, donate them so that others can enjoy them.

If you have some strategies to share – comment on this posting!