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Friday, July 8, 2011

Cull, Cull, Cull ...and Smile

So here's the thing... At some points in time, you need to ask yourself, "Is this adding value to my life?" And then you need to allow yourself to be ruthless with the unsubscribe, unfriend and destash button.

There's my wisdom for the week, take a look around and cull down to what's really important. I realize that I'm going to lose a few readers with that suggestion, but I'd feel so much better knowing that you've cleared up a little more time for the things that matter to you most.

Cull, cull, cull and smile. No hard feelings here. I promise.

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19 comments:

  1. VicJuly 8, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    Aw, I was hoping for something controversial!

    I'll have to keep following you now, in hope. ;)

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  2. yardage girlJuly 8, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    Good thinking!

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  3. CurlyPopsJuly 8, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    I've tried and tried and tried but my stoopid google reader never lets me delete!

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  4. rachelmpJuly 8, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    Keep going Amy! I love that yarn too

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  5. One Flew OverJuly 8, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    You know I already subscribe to the cull, cull theory!

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  6. Just..... US!!July 8, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    Do you need to tell your readers this. It doesn't sound real nice I have to say. Didn't understand your carry on with the Blythe doll swap either. Maybe I just don't understand what u r on about.

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  7. SuzyJuly 8, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    So true! I read The Happiness Project recently & the author found de-cluttering was one of her top happiness-boosting activities. I know it always works for me too :)

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  8. NotABloggerJuly 8, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    Thank you for the reminder! Out with the unused, unloved, unnecessary makes room for recognizing the useful, lovable, and necessary that's right in front of our noses. It's clearing the forest to see a tree sometimes, but I agree - worth it.

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  9. The Calico CatJuly 8, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    You always make me smile!

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  10. byneedleandthreadJuly 8, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    Great advice! I've been thinking about it, but haven't done it yet!

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  11. beth July 8, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    SO true, so true, so true....

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  12. Sarah July 8, 2011 at 11:07 PM

    I'm with you there, I have deactivated my FB account due to it sucking time away from the things I love.

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  13. JodiJuly 8, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    Excellent advice, Amy! But you're stuck with me - I love your blog, especially the Japanese + - blocks, which I've been having some fun making.

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  14. MalindaJuly 9, 2011 at 5:24 AM

    Had the same sentiment myself this week when I started feeling guilty that I hadn't looked at the 100+ blog posts backing up in my reader. Hit "mark all as read" and starting unsubscribing to sites.

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  15. SallyJuly 9, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    I love this idea, but it sooo difficult for me, yet still easier than it has been in the past. Personally, I have stacks of rubber stamp sets that haven't been used in ages and I can't seem to get up the gumption to dump them in my Goodwill donation box... yet all they do is plague me.

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  16. ChelseaJuly 12, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    Cull has pretty much been the theme of my life these past 2 weeks. We're moving at the end of the month and since the hubs had to go on ahead while I waited for the house to sell, guess who's left doing the packing? The culling dervish, that's who. I'm feeling fairly ruthless but at least I know my things will be going to homes where they'll be more appreciated.

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  17. Mama SparkJuly 13, 2011 at 4:36 AM

    Easier said than done of course! I need to do more of this over this summer! Thanks for the reminder!!

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  18. jmb_craftypickleJuly 18, 2011 at 1:26 AM

    yup... I do it too, and then I find I don't miss it and so it is all worth the trouble.

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  19. quirky granola girlJuly 26, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    i have over 300 posts in my google reader. i have some culling i need to do. thank you for the reminder :)
    (but i will still be coming here)

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