ComPact 2014 -- June

just bee · ‎03-10-2010

The ComPact is a commitment to simplify, pare down, streamline. It began as a way to gain some control over our collections of beauty products. Why were we amassing so much, yet not using what we were buying? Why were we always searching for the next new product? Why couldn't we just find what worked for us and stick with it?

The ComPact, however, is not restricted to beauty items. If you have a collection you want to address, do it here. Choose an area you want to work on, and track your progress on the ComPact thread. Members will offer tips and encouragement.

Choose one of our many mantras (“One by one until they’re done!” “We are SPAHHHRRRTAN!!!” “Not until you really have to.” “Buy less, choose well, make it last.” “Resist the propaganda.” "If it's high, I don't buy!" “When in doubt, do without!” “Shoplighters of the World Unite!”) or create a new one and share it. Target items each month to toss, donate, or use, and post your “chopping block” -- or “hit list.” Post temptations, post victories.

They say it takes 30 days for something to become a habit: Let's see if taking the ComPact one month at a time works for you.

Join us.

~My philosophy: Dogs are God's most perfect creatures. Angels, here on Earth, who teach us to be better human beings.~

just bee · ‎03-10-2010

~My philosophy: Dogs are God's most perfect creatures. Angels, here on Earth, who teach us to be better human beings.~

just bee · ‎03-10-2010

~My philosophy: Dogs are God's most perfect creatures. Angels, here on Earth, who teach us to be better human beings.~

just bee · ‎03-10-2010

~My philosophy: Dogs are God's most perfect creatures. Angels, here on Earth, who teach us to be better human beings.~

KonaKat · ‎03-10-2010

Bee--I love the cluttering and decluttering bugs. It is hard to believe that it is June. I love the "one by one until they are done" slogan. I also believe in "15 minutes at a time." Take a big goal and break it down into small goals; we can always manage 15 minutes but 12 hours non-stop may seem overwhelming.

I just spotted the "Are you moving, would you take it?" graphic. That is a great way to look at it. I often spend much time on the box of agonizing.

**************** "A black cat crossing your path just means that it is going from one place to another." Proud owner of a black cat and a shopper of QVC since the merger with CVN.

just bee · ‎03-10-2010

On 6/1/2014 KonaKat said:
Bee--I love the cluttering and decluttering bugs. It is hard to believe that it is June. I love the "one by one until they are done" slogan. I also believe in "15 minutes at a time." Take a big goal and break it down into small goals; we can always manage 15 minutes but 12 hours non-stop may seem overwhelming.

I just spotted the "Are you moving, would you take it?" graphic. That is a great way to look at it. I often spend much time on the box of agonizing.

Even if we can manage 15 minutes a day -- at least we addressed the problem instead of avoiding it and feeling guilty. And it's amazing what can be accomplished in 15 minutes.

~My philosophy: Dogs are God's most perfect creatures. Angels, here on Earth, who teach us to be better human beings.~

DelaRose · ‎06-27-2010

Well it looks like I will be forced to declutter tomorrow. My baby (20 year old son and first born) is moving out tomorrow. It is a very sad time for me. He tells me he'll be back, but I don't see it. I have found in my experience, that once you move out you can't go back. I can't believe the years have gone so fast not only with him moving out, but with all the clutter that I have accumulated over the years. Not only that, I have saved a lot of things in case my kids would want the things for themselves....well I guess I'll see if he wants a lot of this stuff that I have accumulated.

KonaKat · ‎03-10-2010

I will not add to the clutter by ordering multi-gallons of the WEN. I use WEN but I can't comprehend ordering such a large size, let alone more than one. I use WEN but I'm using up what I have and then will order only when needed. I understand it is a big savings but there has to be room to stash it.

**************** "A black cat crossing your path just means that it is going from one place to another." Proud owner of a black cat and a shopper of QVC since the merger with CVN.

AuntG · ‎03-09-2010

Got three boxes ready for the thrift shop to pick up this week. It's mostly Christmas items that I really don't need and some BL items which get so costly when you have to put three batteries in them.

DL2843 · ‎06-18-2010

Hello All, The Spring fashion bug finally bit. I swore I was not going to purchase more spring/summer clothing. There are days when I feel personally responsible for the weather. Spring will not come until I buy clothes for it. I love the agonize over endlessly box.