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Clutter Busting Affirmations

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According to dictionary.com the definition for affirmation is:
Affirmation
noun
1. the act or an instance of affirming; state of being affirmed.
2. the assertion that something exists or is true.
3. something that is affirmed; a statement or proposition that is declared to be true.

Using affirmations daily can help move you toward the changes you want to make.
If you haven’t previously used affirmations, I would highly recommend it. They can be very powerful.
If you have used affirmations, I would like to hear how they have helped you.

 

Clutter Busting: Your Habit Thinking

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When we think about changing our habits, we usually decide to break bad ones. What if instead, we focused on making positive habits?

How would that shift in perspective change things for you?

Instead of:
…not drinking soda, you would drink beverages that nourish your body.
…not eating dessert, you would limit dessert to once per week or focus on fruit for dessert.
…not sitting on the coach anymore, you would move your body for 30 minutes five days a week.

Using positive statements…really affirmations… can change the tone of your intentions and probably your success.

So, what new habit do you want to incorporate into your life?

Connecting Check In #9

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Connection check in time. If you are just starting to read my blog, let me catch you up.

My intention for 2018 was to connect and I am sharing some of my lessons learned through the process. And to be honest, by committing to provide a monthly blog post and my progress, I have been better this year than most in keeping my intention at the forefront.

Over the last two months I have connected with family to just visit and be with them. That is a blessing.

I have also been able to reconnect with colleagues/friends. And this too was uplifting and inspirational. I have great friends who support me and help me feel part of something bigger than myself. It also allows me to unplug and recharge with like-minded people.

In our busy lives (or at least in mine) because of the urgent, I often forget about the important. Spending time with family and friends, sharing memories and making new ones helps us stay connected.

What a wonderful ability. Who do you need to connect with?

Clutter Busting: The Basement Journey Continues

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As I continue my journey in my basement, I continue to work on the basement a space at a time. And along the way I have learned more lessons and have had some “lightbulb moments”.

Here are a few lessons learned:

  • By just decluttering versus cleaning or organizing more stuff is moving out of the house. Too much stuff, even if it is organized, is clutter.
  • Do not delay decisions. Delayed decisions result in clutter.
  • If it takes five minutes or less just handle it now. Whether emails, incoming mail or handling something on your to do list…don’t wait. Do it now.
  • Don’t let things pile up…put it back where it belongs now. Later may never come. And piles quickly become clutter.

What lessons could you learn from decluttering?

Clutter Busting: Your Desk

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Desk clutter can be a distraction so here are some suggestions for de-cluttering your desk:

  • Set up a drawer to hold ongoing projects so they don’t live on your desk.
  • Only keep essential items on the desk top. Move duplicates or extra supplies to the supply cabinet.
  • Convert paper files to digital files when possible.
  • Eliminate sticky notes and use a notebook instead for messages, thoughts and to-dos.
  • Limit personal items to just a few special items.
  • Transfer business cards to your electronic contacts.
  • Use in and out boxes and locate it on your credenza and not on your desk.

And to maintain a clutter-free desk, leave five to ten minutes at the end of the day to clear the decks (desk top) so you can start the next day fresh and you can improve your productivity and reduce distractions.