Last week I asked you to look at your current situation and take inventory. I suggested you take a camera and walk around your home and take pictures. It is very enlightening to look at your possessions through different eyes. In addition, I suggested you take inventory regarding other aspects of your life. In order to start where you stand; you have to know where you are at.
I have often heard that succumbing to today’s wants may keep you from achieving tomorrow’s needs. This is made a bit easier when tomorrow’s needs are not even known. What are your priorities? What do you want in life? What are your hopes and dreams?
Last week I suggested you use a journal to document your thoughts. This week’s first assignment is to list all your priorities, from highest to lowest. Next I want you to list all your short term goals (within 5 years or less) and long term goals. Keep your priority list in mind while setting these goals and be honest and realistic with yourself how much you can actually achieve. In addition, I want you set up some goal statements and steps; what exactly do you want and how are you going to get it? Be very specific and plan your course of action. Make sure to share your dreams with someone who will keep you focused and on track.
Finally, I would like you to take some time pondering what aspects of your current inventory is actually keeping your from achieving your dreams. Which parts of your current lifestyle inhibit and which enhance your ability to find success. It’s time to get real and purge those aspects that are keeping you stuck, and grasp firmly onto the ladder that will take you to the person you were meant to be.
Years ago I realized that my unhealthy glue was my skewed relationship with material possessions. I tried to find comfort, security, and happiness from items that could not possibly reciprocate my time and energy. I was often left feeling empty and stuck. Once I put “things” back into their place, the whole world was opened up in a different light.
Once you realize why you are stuck and unable to move forward, break the old habits and pry yourself from those things that are keeping you back from your full potential. Start small, work diligently, and remain focused yet flexible.
Betsy
By Betsy on 01/19/09 in An Organized Life, Clutter Busting, Columns
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