Closet Organization: Mind Gymnastics & "GOIN'-IN!"

Unruly Employees?

     Attempting to corral my disorderly, unruly clothes closet has been an unaccomplished goal for over 18 months. This to-do bullet has been erased and replaced, many times over. My closet is like the chaotic aftermath of a tornado... with endless, dusty debris. Bringing order and manageability to the beast seems like a dangerous duel. I'll sneeze from dust sensitivities, scale mountains of shoes, and unearth shocking surprises.

     I creatively procrastinate, finding thousands of other things to tackle. Interestingly, every other area of our home has been overhauled, except for under the kitchen sink (hmmm, maybe that HAS been re-organized).

     The closet and its contents are like large, unruly employees who will not, most likely, easily submit to pipsqueak-me. Seasons, temperatures, styles, sizes and wardrobe changes nurture a mind-of-its own closet monstrosity:

• If I donate to charity this shirt that seems too loose now, WHAT-IF styles change? 
• I like this skirt and paid lots of money for it, but...
• How can I affordably replace this very worn but treasured wardrobe item?
• Can I lose weight to fit into these too-small items of clothing?
• I don't have time to think past today, let alone this season! and prefer to not because: When I strip away the clutter, will I mercilessly bully the vulnerable giants within me?

     No wonder I've bristled at this looming project. Even though organization is one of my strengths, it makes me feel overwhelmed. My wardrobe's dynamic nature and feeling emotionally small is uniquely portrayed in this entertaining 30-second Ford commercial...

My Way! My Way! My Way!

  

     Oh, to have style confidence and my daughter's intuitive fashion-sense! On the other hand, who knows what treasures or muck will be uncovered? There might even be an irrational skeleton or two. Creepy!!

     Writing will therapeutically help me through this nightmare. I will sensory blog the experience for accountability. I can make it through this... adventure. After consuming 2 days worth of mind-bending dark chocolate, I take the first step... GO-IN' IN!... to the dim and dusty closet.