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comfy but shabby, worn and out of date?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uncomfortable, look shabby and out of date or that you didn't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