Simplifying has been the catalyst for almost every positive change in my life.
It started with one choice: I would do the dishes after every meal. Not because I had to. But because I deserved a clean space.
That small act told me: I’m worth it.
From there, I simplified how I spend. I created a rhythm: thrift first, buy secondhand second, purchase new third. That one shift healed my thrifting addiction. I used to shop just to see what I could find. Now, I shop with purpose.
I used to rationalize every purchase. Now I pause.
Even my husband noticed the change. He used to joke that I was unreachable because I’d leave my phone across the house. But I was choosing presence over pings. Quiet over constant input.
I don’t go into thrift stores to browse anymore. I go when we need something specific. My home isn’t a project anymore. It’s a place to live.
And yes—you have a choice too. Every time you decide to keep or release something, you’re choosing chaos or calm.
The more I simplify, the more clarity and conviction I find.
