Resetting My Closest

Around this time every year, I start to think about how much stuff I have and how, with Christmas approaching, I will be getting some more stuff. I have a lot of stuff already, and one area where there is a lot of stuff.

The Issue

I have been blessed with a lot, and there are many people in need. I am not any better than anyone else. I could downsize my clothing collection. I have too many clothes. A lot of my clothes sit in my closet and hardly ever get worn. That needs to change.

My Why

I make no secret about my faith being important to me, and my faith teaches me to care for the needy. If I have extra clothes, I should give them to someone in need. If I want to follow God, I need to follow his example of love and give to others, especially those most in need.

Who I Want to Be

I want to live simply. Having too many options can overwhelm the ADHD brain. By downsizing my closet, I can make my clothing decisions easier. Back in high school, I had no trouble deciding what to wear. It was always khakis and a polo. I came to love my school’s dress code. In fact, on my first day of college, I had no idea what to wear. My school’s rules had always helped with that decision, but in college, I had no guidance. As an ADHD coach, I should know better than to overwhelm my brain with choices.

Strengths-Based Strategies

I am going to use the analytical side of my brain to determine what I really need and what I can give away. I know I do not need the amount of clothing currently in my closet. Deep down, I know what I wear often and what I don’t wear so often.

I have already begun my purge. On Black Friday, I filled an entire grocery bag with clothes to donate. However, I can keep going. There is more that can be purged!

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