Battling Indecision To Give you More Space
This post was written by jodi carter
Do you ever wish that you didn’t have to struggle to find your keys, to use your desk or to find a clean dish? All of these little challenges might not seem like a big deal, but small amounts of stress have a huge effect on health, on relationships and on happiness!
So what should I do?
Organizing your personal space can free you from day-to-day stress, which will open up a lot of mental space. Decluttering also creates more time because you are not constantly looking misplaced items, like your car keys. Imagine having a few more minutes a day? What would you do with that time?
But it seems so hard
A lot of people struggle with organization before they even get started. The process of organizing is daunting and it seems easier to leave things alone. The “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” approach seems simple when you can’t see past the mess and clutter. But once you start organizing a little bit at a time, and your physical space expands, you’ll quickly realize that starting to organize is half the battle – and it’s a battle that doesn’t have to hurt! Read on below for some tips on painless organizing.
Where do I start?
Start SMALL! The key to organizing is to break your project down into small tasks. Fifteen minutes a day will make a big difference. Set a daily goal of fifteen minutes. You’ll be surprised how fast the time will pass!
How do I Start?
Throw on that funky music. The average song is four minutes long. Pick four of your favourite songs and crank it up! When the songs are over, you’ll be 15 minutes closer to your organizational goal (and you just might burn some calories, too).
What should I do?
Pick one area of your house and put everything in its place. Books go with other books. DVDs with other DVDs. Socks go with other socks. Then bring a basket or box to the room, grab all the items that don’t belong in the room, and return them to where they do belong.
I don’t have time to organize
We often have more time than we think we do. If you find yourself waiting for a friend to pick you up, spend the time organizing a pile of papers or going through your mail. And if there’s something you don’t need, just give it to your friend!
This is way too hard. Can anyone help me?
Find an organized friend and offer to help them if they help you. Or hire Breathing Space Consulting. I’m a friend, too!
And remember, be nice to yourself!
The first thing to remember once you’ve decided to organize is be nice to yourself. Set a realistic goal. When you meet you meet each goal, celebrate by treating yourself. Get a massage, go out for the evening, buy a magazine – and then come home and enjoy the space you’ve created!
Wed, Jul 1, 2009
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