I help busy moms who feel buried by “too much stuff” and “not enough time” create calmer homes with simple, realistic steps. No guilt, no perfection - just doable progress that brings peace back into your day.
Why are books SO hard to declutter? Let’s make it easier.
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Hey Reader, It’s time for another 5-a-Day Friday challenge and this week, we’re tackling something that can feel surprisingly hard to declutter: Books. There is just something about books that makes us feel guilty letting them go. Maybe it’s the money spent. Maybe it’s the idea that “I should read this someday.” Or maybe it feels wrong to get rid of something that feels educational, meaningful, or sentimental. But here’s your gentle reminder: Just because a book was right for a season of your life doesn’t mean you need to keep it forever. And today? I want to challenge you to find just 5 books to give yourself permission to let go of. Not your whole bookshelf. Not an overwhelming project. Just 5. Here are a few easy places to start: 📚 Aspirational books - the ones you bought with the best intentions but haven’t actually read (and probably won’t). 📚 Hobby books - books for hobbies you’re not really doing anymore. 📚 Old season of life books - maybe parenting books for a stage your kids have long outgrown, career books from a former chapter, or books that just don’t fit who you are today. 📚 Kids’ books your family has outgrown. 📚 Duplicates or books you’d never read again. And if this feels hard, remember: You do not have to keep every book “just in case.” We have amazing resources like the local library, digital books, audiobooks, and even those adorable little free libraries around the community. If you truly want a book again someday, there’s a very good chance you can borrow it, find it used, or even rebuy it if you absolutely need it. The goal here isn’t perfection. It’s simply making a little breathing room in your home, one small decision at a time. So set a timer for 5 minutes, head to a bookshelf, and see if you can find 5 books to let go of today. You might be surprised how freeing it feels. Talk soon, P.S. How did this one go for you... was it harder or easier than you thought it might be? |
Nicole Rate
I help busy moms who feel buried by “too much stuff” and “not enough time” create calmer homes with simple, realistic steps. No guilt, no perfection - just doable progress that brings peace back into your day.
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