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Clutter Busting: For the Holidays

by Michaeline on October 31, 2009

With the holidays fast approaching are you looking forward to them in anticipation or dread? Do you look around the house and wonder how you are ever going to do all the stuff you need to do for your family to have a great holiday season and for you not to be stressed out?

It comes down to attitude and action. Over the next few weeks I will address a variety of topics designed for clutter busting for the holidays.

Are you a pack rat? Do you procrastinate? Are you sentimental about your stuff? Do you not have time?

Clutter busting for the holidays really starts with your mental clutter.

As a first step to clutter busting for the holidays visualize the holiday you want this year. Do you want a large family party or a quiet time at home? Do you want to deck the halls, the stairs, every room and the exterior of the house or is a tree enough?

Once you understand what you want, you can start to look at your beliefs about the holidays and determine which ones still serve you and which you need to discard… or which are mental clutter.

Once you have a clear picture of the holiday you desire, you can then move toward the holidays with anticipation and not fear. This will also set the foundation for the plans and actions that will move you toward a stress free holiday.

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Clutter Busting: Home Décor

by Michaeline on October 17, 2009

Fall is a great time of year to get a handle on your clutter. In my childhood home, there was such a thing as fall cleaning where everything was moved, dusted, washed and re-organized.

If you don’t have the time or the energy to do a thorough house cleaning, just getting rid of the overflow can help you feel more energized and in control.

Here’s how:

  • Pick one room and then fill a box with any clutter …extra pillows, decorative boxes, vases, candles, etc.
  • Put the box away for a week and enjoy the room without stuff.
  • After a week, pull out the box and look at each object and ask yourself if it gives you joy or is it just “stuff”.
  • Only put back what you truly love and enjoy.

A room without clutter can give you a sense of control and help you move forward. Decide on your goals for the next couple of years and clear your space accordingly by removing anything that does not relate to your immediate plans.

Don’t let your stuff keep you in the past. If you allow your living space to get out of control, you take the chance that your life will follow suit.

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Do You Have an All-or-Nothing Attitude?

October 10, 2009

If everything isn’t perfectly organized, why bother? Does that sound familiar?
That type of thinking can get you stuck and cause clutter to get the best of you. This type of internal message is an outgrowth of perfectionism and guilt. It stops you from getting started and gives you an excuse because it fosters the belief [...]

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Support for Organizing

September 26, 2009

So did you clear away the one file pile as suggested in my last post? How did it make you feel? If you didn’t, set a goal to do so this week.
The more clutter you have the more overwhelming a task de-cluttering can be and the longer it can take. And yet the rewards of [...]

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Clear Clutter Away

September 12, 2009

Check out the post by Karen Giles-Smith, the wellness writer. This is a great second post by Karen on clutter and really does a great job capturing some tips: http://www.thewellnesswriter.com/5306.html?entryId=456039d2537d9e98867668c20345afcb
Has it inspired you?

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Clear Clutter…Clear Mind

September 5, 2009

I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Karen Giles-smith, a colleague, fellow registered dietitian and freelance writer. Through her website Karen provides insights and advice about food, nutrition, health and wellness.
Check out her recent post on clutter at: http://www.thewellnesswriter.com/5306.html?entryId=d2639d3de8f21e4e3dc3d36cbdc2f75f
Let me know your thoughts.

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Are List Makers Healthier?

August 29, 2009

In the July 2009 issue of Prevention magazine in the article “Health Lesson Froms Your To-Do List” author Nancy Kalish indicates that research shows that list makers are healthier and happier.
I have always been a proponent of lists. I have suggested list making as a tool for assessment and success. It is also my opinion [...]

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No Time to Organize…None Needed

July 11, 2009

Are you waiting for enough time or the right time to organize or de-clutter? Sometimes beginning is the hardest thing to do especially when you feel you don’t have enough time or feel buried under a lot of stuff.
If you feel that you don’t have enough time to get organized you can get started by [...]

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Celebrate Your Independence!

July 4, 2009

This July 4th brings thoughts of freedom and liberty for our country. But what about your own independence…your freedom to be all that you can be?
Are you still struggling with limiting beliefs, clutter, excess weight, unhealthy habits, or chaos?
Declare today your Independence Day and commit to becoming unstuck…to becoming the person you want to be…to [...]

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Clutter Control: Conquering the Paper Pile Up

March 28, 2009

The best defense is a good offense when it comes to handling papers. The key to getting a handle on paper is to deal with it starting at the front (or side) door.
Daily when you get your mail, start by sorting it before you get too far into the house:

Pull all the advertisements or junk [...]

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