Why I'm Getting Rid of (almost) everything: Stationery Purge

[@Katiplans]

This is very inspiring! I admire your courage to let go. Thanks for sharing 👍🏻

[@documenting.the.journey]

Thank you for watching!

[@PageTurnersWithKatja]

I've just gotten to this stage and most videos are about reorganizing and slightly decluttering. I needed some inspiration for a stationary purge too, so this was useful to watch, thanks.

[@documenting.the.journey]

I am so glad it was helpful!

[@TheNatsimard]

I so needed to see this video! I have been wanting to do the same thing and you have given me the push I needed. Thank you.

[@documenting.the.journey]

I’m so glad! Hope it is therapeutic for you!!!!

[@a_week_in_the_life]

this is super satisfying to watch!

[@documenting.the.journey]

Thank you!!

[@juliannphillips8695]

I did this in April and it has been so good. Right now I have deleted Instagram because it is such a temptation. Hope this purge brings you some peace

[@documenting.the.journey]

Thank you! So glad it’s worked for you! I’ve highly considered deleting IG too, so I understand!

[@teribarnett3843]

I so agree with you! I know we've talked about this on Instagram, but I so appreciate the video. It feels good to know I'm not alone with this issue.

[@documenting.the.journey]

Yes! Thank you!

[@ScientistPlans]

Love this video❤ love that you find something that works for you🥰 thanks for sharing, friend!

[@documenting.the.journey]

Thank you for watching, friend! 💜

[@littlebirdie2]

I certainly admire your strength regarding this decision!!! I haven’t found my strength YET… I have known that I should do this same thing… so I’m sure mine is an addiction to some aspect of collecting, owning my stationary items. I really don’t utilize all that I have…, which is a definite signal that something is out of balance!
I have ALWAYS loved and enjoyed using stationary items including fountain pens since I was a child.
I have always been drawn to it, but in recent years (with the influence of seeing & more availability & selection of these items) I have let it get truly out of hand. I don’t want to ‘blame’ social media, but it has given the industry an outlet for reaching customers that used to be so much more limited. I have found that instead of joy in using stationary items in a useful, satisfying way, it almost seems like a burden. I give you my respect for your action in this area & hope I can eventually do the same and reclaim a reasonable attitude. It should be fun not a burden!
Thx for sharing! And… don’t let me buy any of your lovelies that you are parting with…!!!😅

[@documenting.the.journey]

Yes! It’s been so hard because I see so much more now. And naturally want to try it. Because someone made it look good… but then it doesn’t bring me joy, but I keep it anyway. I’m going to try to be more intentional from here on out!!

[@CreatingSelfCarePlans]

yay! so happy for you! i agree that being in this community it is so easy to be influenced and buy things based off the excitement of others. i haven't been in this space but 18 months and i've decluttered my things several times, especially after realizing something isn't for me. best of luck on your financial goals. i'm working on trying to be more mindful of my stationary spending, too, since it was something i didn't spend much on before finding this community. but i'm a minimalist at heart and know that i just need to wait at least 24 hours before purchasing so make sure i really want to (usually i don't) and that i actually will use the item. i think more people need to open up and share about the number of things that we acquire as part of this community and more need to share when they do declutter so that others can feel like it's okay

[@documenting.the.journey]

Thank you! I’m so glad this was helpful. I know people don’t talk about it much, so I’m super happy I did a video about it! I’ve found one thing that helps me is “add to cart,” close web page, wait several days, then I usually don’t want it anymore or want to spend the money on it 🤣🤣

[@bbodalski]

I have been thinking of doing the EXACT same thing…it is all too much and creates such mind and space clutter!

[@documenting.the.journey]

It feels so good!! Let me know if you try it and I hope it works for you!

[@ChelseaBrickell]

I need to do this! Simplicity is a beautiful thing 😍🥹

[@documenting.the.journey]

Yeeeessss! Let me know when/if you do!

[@ChelseaBrickell]

@@documenting.the.journey yes once we get back from visiting family it’s happening! The hardest part is going to be pens 🫢