Dump Thursday

Recently we started integrating “Dump Thursday” into our weekly schedule. I’m not referring to a weekly trip to the place where trash is taken, or a comical term for a bodily function. Instead, dumping things that no longer serve you.

There’s so much stuff. Everywhere.

It seems almost like bragging rights to have a lot of stuff. If that stuff isn’t serving you well or making you happier, then why have it? Collecting “things” seems like a commodity, but what void is it filling besides negative space in your home or work?

Take the time as frequently as you need to dump. Purge the things that no longer serve you. Does it make you happy? Does it bring you joy? Does it help you? The less stuff you have that doesn’t serve you, the more space you have to be surrounded by the things that actually do make you happier!

Here are 3 reasons of why less is more:

-More time. By decreasing and simplifying the choices you make every day, the more time you have to enjoy the things that fulfill you. Imagine getting dressed every day and choosing only from clothes that you love and fit you perfectly. Imagine knowing right where your keys are as you walk out the door.

-More money. Throwing things out might not necessarily make you money, but it will save you money. The less you have, the less you’ll lose or break things. You’ll have fewer items, but higher quality and you’ll know exactly where they are.

-More joy. If your belongings are serving you well, making you happier and making your life easier, then the extra stuff was just space fillers. See, use and enjoy everything that you own and love. When it has finished serving its purpose, it’s ok to let it go.

Be intentional about the things taking up space in your life. Be it collections, clothes or even people! Respect yourself, your own time and your own space to know what is serving you well and bringing you joy.