How to Make it Worth Your While
by Meggan Larson
Have you ever had a lot to do? I mean, a LOT to do? Like, get your house ready for sale, perhaps? I’m in that kind of season right now, and I’m noticing all of the STUFF I have lying around. Have I even used that loaf pan in the last two years? Nope. And why do I have like five different sizes of clothing in my room? Is that really necessary? No, it isn’t. All of the clutter and the junk and the heaps of unnecessary items just weigh me down, and I bet it does the same to you. It can feel like such a monumental task that it’s just too overwhelming to keep up with.
That’s why I decided to…
…make it worthwhile.
I suggested to the kids that we have a garage sale, and wouldn’t you know it, they willingly gave up 95% of their toys. I kid you not, friend, they each are left with a small bin of personal toys, and that is IT! Of course, I kept the LEGO, building blocks, magformers, etc. But as far as the cluttered toys are concerned, they’re going in the garage sale. Once I made that switch in my head to get rid of the clutter by having a garage sale, it really took the pressure off. It’s also kept me really busy and active, which is kind of a superb bonus. Seriously, I’ve had sore legs and arms for a week, and I’ve slept soundly all night long every night. If I’m going to get exercise in, I may as well make it worthwhile, ya know?
Getting rid of the excess is really freeing, too. It’s like a weight is being lifted off of me every time I purge something new. I am loving it! I feel lighter, the house is cleaner, things are getting done, I’m exercising, and I know we’ll make some money with the sale, and then I can donate everything else to Goodwill. It feels really, really good.
If you’re going to have to start getting exercise in because of its health benefits, you may as well make it worthwhile for you! Go to town on cleaning those windows, or scrub the floors with extra vigor next time. I find I do my best work when there’s a double benefit. Maybe you will too!
~ Meggan 🙂
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Meggan Larson is a wife, mom of three, and a challenge overcomer! Diagnosed with a rare form of cancer and undergoing aggressive chemotherapy, when her second-born child was only three months old, gave Meggan an expected twist to her life. Dealing with pregnancy weight gain and the debilitating effects of chemotherapy, Meggan’s weight soared to over 228 pounds. Feeling humiliated with no desire to socialize, Meggan was desperate for a change. Shortly after losing 20 pounds with the Trim Healthy Mama program, Meggan found out she was pregnant with baby number three, which ended in an emergency C-section and unexpected hysterectomy. Despite the challenges she faced, Meggan has just celebrated her one-year “trimiversary”, and her success of releasing just over 60 pounds! Meggan is confident that her success on plan is “doable” for anyone looking to gain back their health and wanting to live a trim and healthy lifestyle!
2 thoughts on “How to Make it Worth Your While”
With my husbands passing several months ago, I can so relate to this article. He was an avid collector. We would go from one flea market to another adding to his newest interest. When I look around my small home with items stacked and poorly displayed, it is time to lovingly move on and simplify. The Lord is taking me on a new journey for the next chapter of my life.
Carol I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of your husband. I will be praying for you. Have you ever read the book Declutter Your Way to Success by Terri Savelle Foy? It’s an amazing book and I would highly recommend it to you at this time in your life.
xo Meggan