Let’s talk about letting go. Lately, I’ve been purging everything I don’t use. Some items hit Poshmark. Others went straight to donation.

Naturally, a few nosy people asked if I was “having money problems.” My answer? No. I just have enough.

But what even counts as enough these days?

In a culture built on overconsumption, TikTok hauls, and endless online sales, it’s easy to forget that owning more does not equal happiness. Most of us are addicted to stuff we do not even need.

I Was a Shopaholic and Proud of It

I grew up with parents who indulged, but not often. So when I finally had cash and freedom, I bought everything in sight. Credit card debt? Check. Closet bursting at the seams? Check.

Shopping was my emotional outlet. Sad? Buy. Happy? Buy. Bored? Buy. The thrill was temporary. The void permanent.

The Pandemic Changed Everything

After the pandemic, I realized I wanted experiences more than things. I started letting go.

At first it was small. A bag of clothes here. A few trinkets there. Then I went full-scale. Closets, drawers, shelves. I cleared it all. And it felt like I could finally breathe.

How to Decide What Stays

Here is the rule: if you do not use it or love it, it goes. That vintage coat you adore but never touch? Move it. That candle you keep for a “special occasion”? Gone.

Organize by category. Tees, dresses, blouses, shoes. Go through each pile. Ask yourself: have I worn this in months? Does it bring me joy? Does it serve me? If the answer is no, sell it, donate it, or gift it.

Letting Go Is Not Just About Things

Purging is mental. It is about asking yourself what you are holding onto that is not serving you. Comfort, fear, nostalgia. They all weigh you down. That old sweater feels safe, but if it is dead weight in your life, it is just holding you back.

Letting go creates room. Room for energy. Room for time. Room for experiences that actually matter.

Start Small, Start Now

You do not have to clear your whole life at once. Start with a drawer. A shelf. One category of clothing. Action beats intention every time.

Once you let go of the first item, momentum builds. The relief is instant. Your space feels lighter. Your mind feels lighter.

Why You Will Thank Yourself

Letting go is freedom. It is power. It is proof that you control your life, not your stuff. It is not about loss. It is about creating space for what matters.

Do it for your closet. Do it for your brain. Do it for your future self.