Confessions of a messy cow!

Inspired by talks at the women's business development group I am part of, I have decided that life will be simpler if I declutter. Having been in my house for 20 years I have accumulated quite a lot of stuff, some useful and some just taking up space.

Considerably reducing the amount of clutter I have in my house means it will be easier to keep tidy I will feel less guilty when I look at it. My life will be less complicated and as a result my head will feel clearer too.

Going through my wardrobe and weeding out the clothes I no longer wear, like or fit me has always been something I find difficult. I'm always sure I'll wear it one more time or lose weight to get into it. Today I've tried to be ruthless and ended up with some large bags to give to charity.

However, sorting through non-clothing items has proved quite entertaining. A lot of memories have been stirred. So far I have unearthed a reindeer antler that I was given on an exchange visit from primary school, a build your own skeleton kit (in a Woolworths bag!) 5 unopened bottles of perfume, lots of bars of soap and countless books! 

The memories I have attached to some of those items I have found are not to be found in the cupboards but in my head and heart. I will not forget things just because I don't have the props. I feel so much better for (literally) lightening my load and like I have made room not just in my house, but in my life for other areas to bloom and grow. 

Getting rid of things can be difficult if you feel emotions and memories are attached to them. What things do you find it difficult to say goodbye and thank you to?