| Have you ever been clothes shopping, or worn | | | | "So what?" I hear you say. Well, if you are totally |
| clothes? Just kidding Ok, this applies to you, please | | | | happy with your wardrobe contents and your life, |
| read on. | | | | then leave well alone. |
| Remember that time when you saw an item of | | | | But, if there are clothes and parts of your life |
| clothing on the rack or shop window and decided | | | | that itch, are uncomfortable, look shabby and out |
| to try it on. And having tried it on, there was | | | | of date or that you didn't choose. Maybe it is |
| something about it which was not quite right, not | | | | indeed time to look at your choices and decisions. |
| quite you. Maybe it was a bit tight on the | | | | First up, an easy action. Get a couple of bin liners, |
| shoulders, sleeves were a bit too long. Maybe the | | | | and clear out your wardrobe, all the old shabbies, |
| colour wasn't your best. But even with all that, did | | | | tight fittings, or too bigs - straight into the bin |
| you go ahead and buy it anyway? Maybe it itched | | | | bags. Go on. Surprise your favourite charity with |
| but it looked fantastic, and besides what's a little | | | | some extra donations. |
| discomfort to look this good? | | | | Now, notice that even though there may be less |
| So, where is the item of clothing now? Is it at the | | | | in your wardrobe -how much more space is in |
| back of the wardrobe, still unworn, not seeing the | | | | there. All your choices fit, and even better they |
| light of day. Have a look through the contents of | | | | make you look your best. In fact, you have even |
| your wardrobe. Is there anything else in there | | | | more choices now with fewer clothes. How does |
| which no longer fits? Is a bit old? Too small? Too | | | | that work? |
| big? Or you have just plain gotten tired of? | | | | Once you have cleaned out your wardrobe, and |
| Perhaps there are clothes in your wardrobe that | | | | seen how easy it is to get more choices. Get a |
| are old favourites, soo comfy but shabby, worn | | | | sheet of paper and make a list of all the areas of |
| and out of date? While they're comfy, they stop | | | | your life that itch, don't fit and are uncomfortable. |
| you from looking your absolute best keep you | | | | Make a separate list of the areas of your life you |
| from shining? Or perhaps you have clothes in | | | | did not choose and are putting up with. Finally |
| your wardrobe that you didn't choose. Someone | | | | make a list of things in your life which are out of |
| else chose them for you, and you may be | | | | date and it is time to clear out. This list may |
| wearing them anyway to please the buyer. | | | | include jobs, items, knick knacks, thoughts, |
| If any of the above got you nodding and saying | | | | feelings, people who you do not want to stay in |
| yes, take a long hard look at the contents of | | | | touch with or habits. |
| your wardrobe again. Now, how many areas of | | | | Once these lists are done, you can make some |
| your life are there that don't quite fit, you have | | | | decisions. Look carefully at each item you have |
| grown out of, don't suit you any more but you | | | | listed and ask yourself honestly do you want to |
| haven't noticed? Are there areas of your life that | | | | change? If yes, then it is time to get a strategy |
| you have put to the back of your mind, and | | | | together to move on. If you can do this yourself |
| haven't sent the light of day or clear thought? | | | | go ahead. It is easier with support and help from |
| Are there areas of your life that you didn't | | | | a good friend or a coach to assist and add clarity. |
| choose, someone else chose for you and you are | | | | Take small steps initially. Start with the simple |
| putting up with the results? Are there areas in | | | | areas of your life you want to clean out. Then |
| your life where you are indeed comfortable, but | | | | with confidence move on to the bigger areas. |
| you no longer shine, you are in a bit of a rut, and | | | | Recognise and celebrate each success and see |
| it may be time to move on a little. Perhaps there | | | | your choices grow with each step. Tick off each |
| is an area of your life that itches a little, it has | | | | item on your lists and see the changes. |
| some discomfort, but it looks so goood? | | | | Now you have more space and choices in both |
| Often the little choices we make in our clothes | | | | your wardrobe and your life - Is it time to go |
| shopping and wardrobe contents are reflected in | | | | shopping? |
| our bigger choices and in our lives. | | | | |