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The Routine – Declutter one area at a time

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I mentioned earlier this month that I like routines and I find that they ground me and help me make progress as well as keep things in order.

As part of this month’s maintenance routine, I am setting up my entry way for cooler weather which normally brings more stuff to that space.

How does you entry way look? Is it cluttered or inviting? How would you like it to look?

Take a minute now to envision your entry and then create a plan and make it happen.

Curating Your Possessions

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My current possessions are curated to support my vision is one of my mission statements. As part of my mission focus for this month I am focusing on routines and that includes my environment and a harmonious life.

The idea of curating your possessions is so much more positive than the thought of letting go or getting rid of. It is a way of shifting our thinking into the possible.

What is you curated your possessions? What would your life look like?

 

I Live Harmoniously

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I live harmoniously is one of my mission statements. What I have defined that to be for me is that:

  • Our home is clutter free and out items are organized.
  • We regularly purge excess and have a plan to maintain our home.
  • My current possessions are curated to support my vision.

As I looked at my routines recently, I made sure to calendarize those tasks during September in ensure planned time to purge excess as well as time for some maintenance tasks.

So, this weekend we are spending time going through hazardous chemicals and other items that can be taken to an upcoming hazardous waste day.

Adding one or two maintenance tasks each month can help reduce the overwhelmed feeling and make the tasks doable. What decluttering project is on your list so you can conquer chaos and create harmony?

Decluttering: the cure for chaos

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American Heritage® Dictionary defines chaos as:

  1. A condition or place of great disorder or confusion.
  2. A disorderly mass; a jumble.

Too many things or possessions can create chaos and so can the unplanned life. Chaos comes in many forms, but unpredictability and confusion are the key factors in all its variables.

Answer these questions to see if you have entered a state of chaos:

  • Do you ever feel as though one more problem or item on your “to do” list is going to send you over the edge?
  • Have you ever had so many things going on in your head at once you could not decide where to begin so you did nothing?
  • Are you gaining weight, losing sleep, feeling anxious about life?
  • Is it impossible to begin working without spending several minutes clearing a space, hunting for the necessary tools or just moving to another space because of the clutter?
  • Are you letting stress and disorganization reign?

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Paper Purge Challenge Wrap Up

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Did you join me for the May Paper Purge Challenge?

For me, doing a paper purge for the month was an interesting opportunity.  I was able to recycle a LOT of references including warranties for items we do not have any more, resources I had previously clipped and empty file folders. I stopped counting at three copy boxes worth of recycling. That is what happens when you skip your annual paper review for multiple years. And this was in addition to purging tax and financial records in April when we had an opportunity to participate in a shred event.

Here are some things that I learned during this process. [Read more…]