☀️ the closet cleanout that made me cry (in a good way)

One year ago, during my radical year of self-improvement, I cleaned out my closet.

I pulled every ill-fitting, not-quite-me item I owned, tossed them in bags, tossed them into the basement, and said:
“I’ll deal with that in a year.”

Well. That year ended last week. And since this month in The Habit Lab is all about decluttering, I challenged myself to actually finish the job.

But what I didn’t expect?
Dealing with those bags meant dealing with something deeper.

I call her Purgatory Katie.

The version of me who used to keep clothes that didn’t quite fit — literally or emotionally.

The version who told herself she might yo-yo, so she’d better keep those bigger sizes.

The one who bought loud patterns trying to be “fun,” when really, all she wanted was a cozy neutral and a pair of jeans that fit.

This time, I didn’t store her. I released her.

I cried a little. I thanked her. I donated the clothes.

And in doing that, I didn’t just make space in my closet —

I made space in my life.

For new clothes that feel like me.

For a version of me who trusts her future.

For new opportunities, new energy, new confidence.

If you're ready to let go of your own version of "Purgatory You", here are 3 questions to ask when you're purging old clothes:

Would I buy this today?
Do I feel confident in this version of me?
Am I keeping this out of fear — or because I actually love it?

You’re not just decluttering your closet.

You’re decluttering your identity.

One hanger at a time.

xoxo- Katie Day (write back soon!)

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