Project 333 Quotes

“You won’t look back and remember the time you didn’t complete your to-do list, but you may look back and remember the beautiful life you lived.”
― Courtney Carver, Project 333: The Minimalist Fashion Challenge That Proves Less Really Is So Much More

“There is so much we can’t control about how fast things are moving, so it’s even more important to slow down the spaces and places we can. Simplifying things will help. Eliminating things will help. Less will help.”
― Courtney Carver, Project 333: The Minimalist Fashion Challenge That Proves Less Really Is So Much More

“We are fortunate to have the freedom to choose, but according to Barry Schwartz, author of The Paradox of Choice: Why More Is Less, we aren’t happier because of it. Schwartz says, “When people have no choice, life is almost unbearable. As the number of available choices increases, as it has in our consumer culture, the autonomy, control, and liberation this variety brings are powerful and positive. But as the number of choices keeps growing, negative aspects of having a multitude of options begin to appear. As the number of choices grows further, the negatives escalate until we become overloaded. At”
― Courtney Carver, Project 333: The Minimalist Fashion Challenge That Proves Less Really Is So Much More

“Author Glennon Doyle says, “I tend toward dramatic thinking. When I have a problem or when I feel icky, I tend to think the solution is: I have to move, and I need a new family and a new religion and a new house. I need to start all over; everything is terrible. But what I usually need is, like, a glass of water.”
― Courtney Carver, Project 333: The Minimalist Fashion Challenge That Proves Less Really Is So Much More

“Don’t wait until you know it all or have it all. Just ease in, pay attention to thundering ideas, and take advantage of everything creativity has to offer.”
― Courtney Carver, Project 333: The Minimalist Fashion Challenge That Proves Less Really Is So Much More

“Does it fit? Does it feel good? Do I enjoy wearing it? Is it versatile?”
― Courtney Carver, Project 333: The Minimalist Fashion Challenge That Proves Less Really Is So Much More

“I refuse to live in fear of not having enough.”
― Courtney Carver, Project 333: The Minimalist Fashion Challenge That Proves Less Really Is So Much More

“she selectively surrounds herself with her favorite things and the people she loves. She does work she truly cares about, goes on adventures”
― Courtney Carver, Project 333: The Minimalist Fashion Challenge That Proves Less Really Is So Much More

“Consistency matters more than intensity.”
― Courtney Carver, Project 333: The Minimalist Fashion Challenge That Proves Less Really Is So Much More

“The people who get upset about you setting boundaries are the ones who were benefiting from you having none.”
― Courtney Carver, Project 333: The Minimalist Fashion Challenge That Proves Less Really Is So Much More

“Resist. Wait. Breathe. Instead, let the extra spaces in your home and on your calendar and in your mind or heart be empty for a while. The emptiness may be uncomfortable at first, but that’s where the answers lie. And when it’s time, you’ll have room for what you really want.”
― Courtney Carver, Project 333: The Minimalist Fashion Challenge That Proves Less Really Is So Much More

“As you are eliminating things, remind yourself that you aren’t making space for more stuff, you are making space for more life.”
― Courtney Carver, Project 333: The Minimalist Fashion Challenge That Proves Less Really Is So Much More

“Why is always more important (and interesting) than how. It’s easy to figure out the how. You can ask people or read books or articles. Google always knows how, too. Your why (or whys, plural) will give any change you make its sticking power.”
― Courtney Carver, Project 333: The Minimalist Fashion Challenge That Proves Less Really Is So Much More

“We stop noticing what makes us smile, what makes us sad, what makes us feel good, feel bad, feel interested, feel tired. And we say it’s because we’re too busy or because we’re too consumed with taking care of everything and everyone around us, but one thing I’ve noticed about noticing is that when you forget about yourself, you probably aren’t noticing what’s best serving the life around you, either.”
― Courtney Carver, Project 333: The Minimalist Fashion Challenge That Proves Less Really Is So Much More

“What if “never” statements are really part of our bucket lists? What if nevers are what we want most, but because we don’t want to be hurt, or fail, or expose ourselves to disappointment, we keep them in the never file?”
― Courtney Carver, Project 333: The Minimalist Fashion Challenge That Proves Less Really Is So Much More

“We spend money we don’t have on clothes we don’t wear.”
― Courtney Carver, Project 333: The Minimalist Fashion Challenge That Proves Less Really Is So Much More

“If you don’t have time for what matters, stop doing things that don’t.”
― Courtney Carver, Project 333: The Minimalist Fashion Challenge That Proves Less Really Is So Much More

“You are holding on “just in case.” The “just in case” excuse is a messy combination of fear and procrastination. We hold on because we aren’t quite ready to let go, but we rarely use or enjoy the “just in case” stuff we keep. Take a look in the back of your closet, in the junk drawer, under the sink, or in boxes in the garage or attic, and it’s clear that “just in case” means “never.” When we say, “I’ll keep this just in case,” what we’re really saying is . . . “I’m not ready.”
― Courtney Carver, Project 333: The Minimalist Fashion Challenge That Proves Less Really Is So Much More

“ONLY POST POSITIVE COMMENTS AND IDEAS ON SOCIAL MEDIA FOR A MONTH. The easiest way to vent our negativity is to post it on the socials. Commit to only positivity when posting to Facebook, Twitter, or other social media. This might make you more aware of other negativity. If it’s not adding value to your social feeds or life, unfollow or unsubscribe. Remember, we get what we accept. I don’t accept other people’s negativity into my life, unless it motivates me to do better or be better, or to help them do better or be better (usually that’s not the case).”
― Courtney Carver, Project 333: The Minimalist Fashion Challenge That Proves Less Really Is So Much More

“Things changed dramatically when I stopped believing everything I thought. Instead of listening to the fear inside that told me I couldn’t do something and encouraged me to stay safe and comfortable, I chose to experiment and learn what was really true and what was best for me.”
― Courtney Carver, Project 333: The Minimalist Fashion Challenge That Proves Less Really Is So Much More

“Whenever I think, Wouldn’t it be crazy if . . . , I can’t help but smile.”
― Courtney Carver, Project 333: The Minimalist Fashion Challenge That Proves Less Really Is So Much More

“ONLY INCLUDE SEASONALLY APPROPRIATE CLOTHES. There’s no need to sort through your sweaters to get to your sundresses in summer, or to search for your winter boots in a pile of sandals. Get the stuff you aren’t wearing out of sight so you don’t even have to think about it until you’re actually going to wear it.”
― Courtney Carver, Project 333: The Minimalist Fashion Challenge That Proves Less Really Is So Much More

“Where was it made? How was it made? What is it made of? Is it timeless and made to last, so I’ll wear it for years to come? Do I already have something similar in my closet? And consider your needs, too. Ask the following questions so you can be satisfied with fewer purchases: Does it fit? Does it feel good? Do I enjoy wearing it? Is it versatile?”
― Courtney Carver, Project 333: The Minimalist Fashion Challenge That Proves Less Really Is So Much More

“The world now consumes about 80 billion new pieces of clothing every year. Ninety-five percent of discarded clothing can be recycled or upcycled. The amount of water used in apparel production each year is enough to fill 32 million Olympic-size swimming pools. Meanwhile, 1.1 billion people lack access to safe drinking water. A $25 T-shirt would be only $1.35 more expensive if the wages of the worker who made it were doubled. By extending the life of your clothing by an additional nine months, you can reduce your carbon, water, and waste footprints by 20 to 30 percent each. Clothing made from conventional polyester can take up to two hundred years to decompose in a landfill. Making a pair of jeans uses the same amount of water as flushing your toilet for three years. The average American woman wears just 20 percent of her wardrobe. The average annual clothing consumption per person in the US is sixty-five garments, according to the American Apparel & Footwear Association.”
― Courtney Carver, Project 333: The Minimalist Fashion Challenge That Proves Less Really Is So Much More

“When you move into a new home, or if you've recently decluttered your home, don't rush out and buy everything each room is "supposed" to have. Live in the space and then decide what you want or need.”
― Courtney Carver, Project 333: The Minimalist Fashion Challenge That Proves Less Really Is So Much More

“When you move into a new home, of if you've recently decluttered your home, don't rush out and buy everything each room is "supposed" to have. Live in the space and then decide what you want or need.”
― Courtney Carver, Project 333: The Minimalist Fashion Challenge That Proves Less Really Is So Much More

“Dress for the life you have right now, and you will move through it with more ease and grace.”
― Courtney Carver, Project 333: The Minimalist Fashion Challenge That Proves Less Really Is So Much More

“Businesses often have policies to let you know what to expect. People have boundaries. If a business has policies you disagree with, you may stop doing business with them. With people, it’s a little different. Often, boundaries are pushed, or not honored. Most will understand, but some won’t. A wise person once said, “The people who get upset about you setting boundaries are the ones who were benefiting from you having none.”
― Courtney Carver, Project 333: The Minimalist Fashion Challenge That Proves Less Really Is So Much More

“trying to convince or get your family on board doesn’t work, but inspiring them by walking the walk? That works.”
― Courtney Carver, Project 333: The Minimalist Fashion Challenge That Proves Less Really Is So Much More

“Guess what I’m not doing today? I’m not raking leaves, mowing the lawn, replacing the roof, or negotiating with neighbors to replace the fence.” Instead, we went for a hike.”
― Courtney Carver, Project 333: The Minimalist Fashion Challenge That Proves Less Really Is So Much More