The Myth of “Someday” Stuff

We all have a closet of “someday.” Someday I’ll wear that dress. Someday I’ll learn to use that bread maker. Someday I’ll get back into that hobby.

But here’s the hard truth: “someday” rarely comes.

When I was minimizing, I realized most of my “someday” stuff was actually holding me back. The dress mocked me for not being a different size. The kitchen gadget reminded me of a skill I never picked up. The supplies collected dust and guilt.

So I let them go. And you know what? Someday never mattered. What mattered was today. Today I had space in my closet. Today I had less guilt. Today I had more room to live.

If you’re stuck with “someday” things—ask yourself: would keeping this make my today better? If not, it’s time to let it go.

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Author: Bri Clark

Bri Clark is so much more than a writer, blogger, speaker, builder, designer, minimalist, wife, mother, and grandmother, but these are just a few adjectives.

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