Why You Should Clean Out Your Closet Regularly

So… what did you do (are you doing) during your time of self-isolation?

Did you clean out your closet? 

(You should have… we all had plenty of time trapped in the house!)

I digress…

If you didn’t manage to take on a massive closet purge during the Corona-chaos, no worries. I forgive you.

However, that doesn’t change the fact that I truly believe cleaning out your closet is something that must be done on a regular basis for several reasons.

It may be an annoying process while you’re working through your wardrobe, but trust me when I say that it is completely worth it.

Here are the reasons that I believe a “Closet-Purge” should be a part of your regular routine.

YOU’LL REALIZE YOUR SURPLUS.

Theres nothing that makes you realize how much you have like taking ALL OF YOUR CLOTHES and putting them on a pile on your bed. Looking at that mountain makes you realize just how much you have - and you’ll wonder - do I really need all of this?

YOU CAN MAKE EXTRA CASH!

When you go through your closet on a regular basis, you’re bound to find items that you are ready to part with that are still in excellent condition. Rather than simply donating them - try your hand at selling them! Online used clothing platforms like Poshmark and ThreadUp are excellent choices - in addition to your local brick and mortar places. Trust me - parting with your clothing is a lot easier when you are exchanging these items for cash.

GREATER APPRECIATION FOR WHAT YOU HAVE.

Like I mentioned in the first reason, looking at all of the clothing you have in one place will not only help you realize your surplus, but will also give you a greater appreciation of all that you have been blessed with - and that feeling should carry over beyond what you own in clothing.

MORE BREATHING ROOM.

When you clear out your closet, you will see a noticeable difference in your closet space. IT FEELS SO GOOD! You may find yourself opening your closet just for fun to marvel at your handiwork.

MORE FREEDOM TO GIVE TO THOSE IN NEED.

When you realize how much you have and compare it to how much you REALLY need, you will magically come up with bags of items that you can donate to those who are less fortunate.

YOU’LL GAIN A NEW MINDSET AND BETTER HABITS.

Clearing out your closet regularly will actually help you think twice before you go on a shopping spree - it will help you really think through each purchase and you’ll ask yourself if it is really a need, or will it just be contributing to the surplus that you are trying to avoid. Also, these closet clearing habits (when repeated regularly) will start to make their way into other parts of your house like your pantry, bathroom and children’s toys. The more clutter that you get rid of, the better you’ll feel!

Now you have room to create an amazing capsule wardrobe!

Real talk though, having a clean and organized closet is the PERFECT pallet for a new you.