Around the Home in 80 Days: Simple Tasks = Big Impact

May is Women’s Health Month. It is a good reminder for all of us to pamper the ones we love. The next few days we are going to focus on taking care of ourselves; because if we don’t love ourselves – who will?Â

The cost of clutter is such a problem these days. Loss of income, stretched budgets, overwhelmed schedules, late bills, broken relationships, depression, and lost dreams are just a few costs that some of my clients have experienced. During the next seven days I ask you to try a few simple things, none lasting more than 15 minutes, but each can create a big impact. Gaining control over your life does not have to be looked at as a monumental task; rather it can be dealt with in small bite-size steps.

Day 43:Â

Set the timer for 5 minutes and purge a small space. Don’t try and do an entire closet, rather one small drawer. Try the four box method: put away, give away, throw away, and keep. Notice how amazing you feel, and the impact you see, from accomplishing a simple task. If you have time, set the timer for another 5 minutes and recapture another small cluttered space.

Day 44: Grab a bag and set the timer for 15 minutes and attack your car. Once de-cluttered, wipe down all surfaces. The next time you get in your car you will feel so much better sitting in a clean and organized space.

Grab a bag and set the timer for 15 minutes and attack your car. Once de-cluttered, wipe down all surfaces. The next time you get in your car you will feel so much better sitting in a clean and organized space.Day 45:

Write down a goal for yourself. Share your goal with a friend, and start working towards it. Encourage your friend to also share a goal with you. Be each other’s cheerleader!

Day 46:

Is there a book you have been meaning to start but the clutter in your life (material and time) has prevented it? Your mission today is to set the timer for 15 minutes and start your book. Remember, if you don’t take care of yourself, who will?Â

Day 47:

It’s time for another 5 minute purge. Set the timer for 5 minutes and purge a small space and repeat the process if you have enough time.

Day 48:

Pamper someone else today. Share with a friend, relative, or neighbor some of your best de-cluttering techniques. Offer to drop off someone’s donation bags to your local thrift store. See how taking care of others, gives you back.

Day 49:Â

Set your timer and breathe. Either in the morning or night, set the timer for 5 minutes, give yourself a quiet space, and breathe; meditate, pray, or simply allow your body and mind to relax.Â

Enjoy the journey,

Betsy