Week #35: 5 Types of Clutter - Which one do you need to eliminate?
August 27, 2006
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What's
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This Week's Topic: 5 Types of Clutter - Which one do you need to eliminate?
Dear Friend, There's nothing like moving to
a new house to force you to reevaluate how much you really need of all
of the stuff you've been holding on to. Much of it is clutter really.
It has no home, but ends up packed away in storage where you don't have
to see it on a regular basis. You might even have some stuff that's
been moved from residence to residence without ever being unpacked.:)
Over the three weeks since we moved, it has felt great to let go of
stuff that takes up space, but no longer serves a purpose for us. Even
if you aren't a pack rat, it can be easy to accumulate things you no
longer need - whether it's hidden away in storage or sitting right
there on your desk. This week, I'd like to remind you of one of the fundamentals of living a less stressful life: Clear your clutter. Clutter
is one of the greatest thieves of energy, clarity, and productivity.
Have you ever noticed how much easier it is to get things done and
think clearly when your environment is free of clutter? Schedule some
time in the next seven days - even it is only 30 minutes - to clear
your clutter. In my book, Listen to Your Life, I talk about the five
types of clutter you can accumulate. You might be prone to just one or
all of them, but the impact on you is the same. It drains your energy.
Which of these five types of clutter needs elimination from your
environment? 1. Stuff you don't use anymore.
Are you
holding on to things you don't use? Look around your office, home and
car. What could you give away (if it's in good condition) or throw away
(because it's broken or in bad shape)? Many people hold on to things
out of fear that they will need them in the future. It's a fear of not
having enough. Don't allow that fear to cause you to clutter your
environment. Be willing to let go of things when you no longer need
them or use them. 2. Projects you are procrastinating on.
You
may not think of it as clutter, but that old to-do list that keeps
rolling over in your head everyday is clutter for your brain. Either
drop the projects, complete them now, or give yourself a new and
reasonable deadline. 3. Too much stuff in too little space.
If
you are one of thpse people who crams everything into your space, it's
time to make room in your environment. From your desk at work to your
bathroom counters, overcrowding your space can leave you feeling
mentally overcrowded. Psychologically speaking, when you make space in
your environment, you make room for more of what you want in your life. 4. Mess, junk, and stuff that is in disarray!
When
things are completely out of order, it is more difficult to plan,
strategize, think or take action effectively. Before ending your day,
take five minutes to put things in order - at work, home and in your
car - so that you can start fresh the next day. 5. Things you don't like.
Is
there anything in your car, home or office that you simply don't like?
Your environments should inspire you, not depress, frustrate or
irritate you. Make sure your environments are filled with the sites,
scents and sounds you love most.
Until next time ...
Warm wishes, Valorie
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ONLY TWO SPOTS LEFT: Jumpstart Your Coaching Practice! preferred pricing ends this week on Wednesday, August 30th
Coaching group by phone begins Monday, Sep. 11 at 11 am Eastern Are
you passionate about coaching, but still working towards building a
sustainable, prosperous coaching practice? I'm forming a small,
telephone coaching group for coaches who are ready to take their
business to the next level. The group only has two spaces left, so I
encourage you to register now before it fills up. For details and to
register, go to http://www.valorieburton.com/tele.html.
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