Inspired by Brené Brown’s Daring Greatly

If you are starting or re-connecting to your tidy journey, ask yourself what “tidy enough” looks like for you?

Does your space need to be instagram perfect?
Do you want to spend time finding the perfect storage container?
How much time do you want to spend putting things away and taking care of your things?

My suggestion is to let go of tidy perfection that you see on Marie Kondo’s socials. Her version of tidy has changed but it’s still tidy for her.

My space is tidy enough to support the way I want to life my life. I want my life to have space for family (including my pets), friends, volunteering, yoga, running, and work. I think about my priorities and values before bringing something else Ito my space. As someone who loved shopping, this is truly hard work. (I’ve had to learn to become comfortable returning things.)

Even though I love helping and supporting others on their tidy journey, I want to spend my free time doing other things. I don’t want to spend my time focused on interior/tidy perfection.

My space is tidy enough. It’s tidy enough so I can find things. It’s tidy enough so I don’t feel overwhelmed by the need two put things away. It’s tidy enough so I can enjoy cooking at home. My space isn’t perfect and it doesn’t need to be perfect. It’s tidy enough so I can live.

Practice finding your version of a tidy space. A space that isn’t perfect but is tidy enough to support the life you want to live.

*Don’t forget to check out the Personal Values Card Sort from Dr. Jenny Shield. “This tool is frequently used in Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) and motivational interviewing—and it’s free, with no sign-up required”