NEW TO SITE AND IN DESPERATE NEED OF SUPPORT TO STOP SPENDING
Hi
New to site. I've been trying and retrying to get organized, on a schedule, minimalize and STOP spending. I have closets and had to rent 2 storage units for my stuff. I have been slowly going through everything and dividing by 1. Love, so keep; 2 Just like - send to Real Real or Thredup for sale; 3. donate or 4. throw away. Getting rid of clutter and minimize my belongs. My place is around 980 sq ft and it feels like I'm living in a box. Too much stuff. I have been selling items in home on Marketplace.
It gets frustrating when I'm selling a $3,000 desk for $75 for quick sale and offers coming in for $25 when desk is in excellent condition. I'd rather donate it. I've set a time limit that if the stuff doesn't sell within 1 month, then I'm donating it.
It seems because I've gained about 25 lbs over the past few years, I find I'm buying to make myself feel good. Even though the clothing is beautiful and I'm not feeling beautiful from being out of shape. I start the gym, swimming, cycling and some other hobbies, but I let work interfere with my time and getting to the store or on line shopping feels like I'm doing something for me. I get caught up on ordering on line and if it doesn't' fit, delaying returning or just keeping the item figuring I'll fit into it some time in the future.
I'm at the point that I've had it with myself and this self-sabotage.
So this is what I'm doing:
looking at decorations, furniture and selling or donating - 1 item at a time so i don't get overwhelmed then do nothing and it's just taking up space. These are items I can see by just walking around.
Clothing - doing 1 closet, 1 bureau and going through the list above 1. love; 2. like - sell; 3. donate; 4 throw away. Working slowly through the house, then moving onto the storage units. Goal is to have no storage units and clothing I can actually find. Too much clothing and I still end up rarely wearing the new clothing or they get lost in storage.
Health - sticking to gym 2 to 3 times week; reduce sugar intake; cook vs. DoorDash.
Hobbies - either they were lost in time or never picked up again. I'm finding new hobbies that I would like to do that I've had long interest. Like learning to swim better, bike riding, and archery.
Financial - stop wasting money - start keeping a list of all spending and reduce the waste.
Social - I work from home and my job is not a 9 to 5. There are times I'm working 7 days a week 12 to 14 hours a day. Restructuring work day to ensure I check out at a max amount of hours and still have time for me. Keeping at least 1 day of week without any work. Join social organizations; travel groups, etc. Create Me Time.
Health - I have some health issues. I move to a new PCP who worked with me on an action plan to target and resolve health issues and work with specialists. There is at least 3 surgeries in my future.
There is always tomorrow - doesn't work and hasn't worked - only today counts and one small step moving forward; hopefully, will turn into discipline and a better, calm, more structured life.
I would SO appreciate any comments on how to best move forward or corrections to my action plan.