Downsizing Domicile
This was one of my favorite projects so far and not just because it was for dear friends of mine. I loved this project because the couple was so ready for change. They knew exactly what they were aiming for - a simpler life! They had already taken active steps towards this by moving from a spacious two bedroom apartment into a junior one bedroom. When I sat down with them to ask, what are you hoping to get out of The Process, their answers were: less stuff, an organized and clean space where we no longer feel like we need to constantly be catching up on life. Their words took my breathe away. This is the reason I started In the Mess, to give people time and space back in their lives to live the lives they want. I mean let’s be honest, aren’t so many of us consumed with “catching up”, feeling like we’re always behind, like there’s always another thing to do?
As we set forth on unpacking, organizing, and arranging their whole apartment, we kept the goals in mind:
Less stuff
Less hurry
More presence with each other
What is special about this couple is they’ve continued on in The Process. We spent a week together going through different parts of their new apartment. We did not get through everything; however, I left them with the tools they needed to be successful in achieving their goals. As I continue to virtually coach them, I see their commitment and dedication to continue to sort, organize, and reassess. Most importantly, I see them enjoying life together with less!
