Romans 12:1-2
I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, [which is] your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what [is] that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
I have recently noticed my inability to keep things tidy. My areas or in my mind. I have been taking home a lot of things and just stack them on top of one another. My thoughts race from one thing to another.
Clutter can be an enormous drain on your time and energy. I am making a plan to de-clutter. I am hoping it will reduce some of my stress and frustration. I am going to reclaim my space and increase my energy. One benefit I hope to obtain from my goal of getting rid of clutter is to feel good about myself and the place where I live.
So here is how I am going to start this out. I will throw or donate 10 things for the next 14 days. I will keep you posted on my progress. I will try to uncluttered my mind as well.
A) Room or Area Clutter
1) Set your goals.My clutter control goal is to keep those things that make sense in the space that I have. I decided to ask myself a set of questions. When did I last use the item? Am I likely to use it again? Is it worth holding onto it, given my bedroom is small and is cluttered?
2) Develop a plan.
Without one I found it was a real motivational drainer. I found it helpful to make a to-do list with a set time for each task. This can be as little as 10 minutes a day. Write down what you want to de-clutter. Break down your tasks so that you can keep your de-cluttering tasks specific. After I set a task I will complete it. I choose a small thing to organize - ex: organize a drawer, corner or a part of the closet. I will not stop halfway; I will try to complete the task.
Without one I found it was a real motivational drainer. I found it helpful to make a to-do list with a set time for each task. This can be as little as 10 minutes a day. Write down what you want to de-clutter. Break down your tasks so that you can keep your de-cluttering tasks specific. After I set a task I will complete it. I choose a small thing to organize - ex: organize a drawer, corner or a part of the closet. I will not stop halfway; I will try to complete the task.
3) Have a vision to reduce clutter in the future.
By focusing on what you want and the relationship between you and your space (rather than the quantity of stuff) you really make some permanent ch.anges in your habits. Imagine how good it feels to have an organized home and life and to know where your things are.
By focusing on what you want and the relationship between you and your space (rather than the quantity of stuff) you really make some permanent ch.anges in your habits. Imagine how good it feels to have an organized home and life and to know where your things are.
B) Mind Clutter
1) Reduce Worry.
Think about the right now. As the old saying goes yesterday is gone and tomorrow can take care of itself. If something frustrates you, tell yourself that I am doing the best I can at this moment in life.
Think about the right now. As the old saying goes yesterday is gone and tomorrow can take care of itself. If something frustrates you, tell yourself that I am doing the best I can at this moment in life.
2) Positive Thinking.
Fake it until you can make it. Say to yourself I can do this. Positive thinking can cause you to believe so you can be.
3) Learn from your emotions.
Is this feeling a response to ignoring a need, pushing myself too hard, expecting too much of myself, or somehow treating myself without kindness and compassion?
Spend a few minutes each day to write down your thoughts. Then write the good things that happened that day and what you are thankful for.
5) Cut yourself some slack.
If you find that you are slipping back into behaviors that you are trying to change, congratulate yourself for recognizing that. Then recommit to the new behavior.
My hope is if I follow these simple tips will help me get back on track, clear the chatter in my head, and help me make time for the things most important in life.
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