Could the secret to a healthier life be found in your closet?

Every year I tell myself that I am not going to take on as many projects, or buy as many shoes, (ok shoes dont count) or volunteer to too many activities.  And every year, like clockwork I find myself deep in the midst of too many things to do and not enough time to do them all!  I get mad and then realize I was the one who put myself in this predicament.  Am I the only one who does this?

Why do we continue to push so hard and so fast without ever really knowing where we are going?

I know I must have a type A personality. Always moving, always going, always involved in something or some cause. And when I was in my 30's it wasnt so bad.  Not even in my 40's did it bother me that much.  But now that I am in my 50's and about to dip into my 60's I am starting to lose the excitement that used to come with always being "in the mix".

These days I just want to come home to my beautiful home, grab a glass of wine, sit on the back porch with my handsome husband and talk about our day.  But since I am committed to so many people and projects it makes it nearly impossible to do.  This is not healthy!  As a wellness coach I especially know how unhealthy this can become.

But how do you stop the wheel from turning?  How do you manage to get off the rollercoaster with out someone not screaming at you?

I think I found an answer.  A few days ago I started reading a book called Living the Luxurious life and it sparked a thought in my mind.  I HAVE TOO MUCH! 

No I am not wealthy by any means of the word.  But I have so much of everything that I dont have time for anything.  For example, I have a pretty nice walk in closet- well ok it is a full on Carrie Bradshaw dressing room.  But I realized I dont wear 1/2 of the clothes in there.  The shelves are getting crowded, the clothes are being squished and I am not really appreciating any one special thing. And it's like that everywhere I look in my house and my agenda.  

So I have determined to cut the things in my life to 1/2!  I have to start slowly but consistently.  I started with all the white shirts in my closet.  I went from 30 to 15 and it felt so good.  I had white shirts hanging up that I would like to wear, but knew I would never wear.  So why did I have them hanging in the closet taking space? I felt like a weight was lifted off my shoulders.  I could clearly see all my white shirts and truly appreciate the ones that fit my body well, that flattered my outfits and felt luxurious against my skin. I had a clear idea of which ones I would wear and with what outfit, and there was no feeling of wasting space or time.

This is a feeling I want to experience with my entire life. I want to feel free and content.  As I get older I am realizing I do not need things and people to make me any happier.  Happiness will come from just being.  Just being still.  Just being free. Just being in the moment- instead of chasing the moment.

I know this will be a challenge- but I am ready to clear my closet and my life!