I started a challenge in December. Could I go six months without buying any clothes for myself??

I didn't necessarily do this on purpose, but it was February when I realize that I hadn't bought anything for myself and at least two months. So, I thought, why not do more? I was going to try to go at least six months without buying any clothes for myself. This is generally not difficult because I dislike shopping. I do not like shopping for groceries, clothes, kids items... and, really anything. I find it stressful bringing more stuff into my house. I know my next responsibility will be to clean, store, and maintain the new items. When I go shopping I do it with intention. I try to only buy things that I know are immediately consumed, eaten, or disposed of after we use them.

So anyway... how have I done? Not too bad! The only thing I wanted to buy before starting residency was a pair of Dansko shoes. Luckily last week I found that they were on sale at our local shoe store, so I went for it even though I was still on my six month "shopping hiatus". When I do buy things I'd like to buy them local and support local vendors, rather than sending money over the Internet. The timing was right. Other than the Danskos I cannot recall any new clothing items enter in my closet! Which is a major win!

My next task is going to be to clean out as much of my closet as I can. I am attempting to get "net negative" before starting intern year. Intern year will consist of dress clothes and scrubs - with my favorite pair of jeans and T-shirts on the weekend. :) Therefore, it is time to rid my closet of all other miscellaneous apparel, or things I am only lukewarm about. I am going to embrace my inner KonMari Method and go for it!

Wish me luck!

Would you consider a buying cleanse?!?

What can you go six months without buying?

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