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Post by TML on Jan 21, 2010 13:13:48 GMT -5
Hi I was thinking as I looked around my house of not only the clutter I see but the invisible clutter that surrounds me that I don't see. By invisible clutter I mean the fact I am trying to lose about 135 pounds, my finances are no where near where I want them to be (chaos actually), my work while not actual paper is a mound of electronic vapor (computer work) that needs to be done, and my relationships with family and friends are off and on at best. I don't remember the last time I sent out christmas cards though I do have a stack on my table and a drawer full from past years.
Where is this going other than an endless list of clutter that is bugging me. The clutter I do see I think is a manifestation of all the clutter that is bearing down on me and that while I am working on the visible clutter I need to take care of the other too. So I have started by making a daily schedule (using Excel) for each day of the week to include all the things in my life that are important. I will try to get a snap of it and post if possible. The daily schedule includes making time to get groceries, cook and eat right, excercise, work on bills, family and friends, free time, go to church, and of course clean/organize my house. I am beginning to think if I don't handle all the clutter and get my life to where I want to be the physical clutter will just come back (as a result of feeling overwhelmed/depressed and etc from the other aspects of my life). I know I can't follow the schedule to the letter but even if I manage 80% I will be happy. I will have to let you all know how this goes and if clearing the inivisible clutter as well as the physical clutter makes a big difference.
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Post by puppybox on Jan 21, 2010 14:41:42 GMT -5
yes, I find all sorts of problems are linked with my clutter too and need the same sort of solutions (routines, schedules, zoning places and times.)
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Post by CaringFriend on Jan 21, 2010 15:36:12 GMT -5
I have had success focusing on one area of my life that needed a serious change. Once that "mess" (visible or invisible) is cleaned up, I feel a whole lot better, much more confident. Then I want to conquer something else - after all, doesn't success breed success?  What started a chain reaction in the changes I'd made was eating right and just walking for 1/2 hour after work. I LOVED that 1/2 hour! It provided a de-stressing time where I could transition from the job to the home and its needs. Many solutions were found for problems as I walked off the steam, then relaxed. I slept better > was able to get up in a timely manner in the morning > never again late for work > became more confident at work > organized desk, files, storage at work > work seemed easier > relationships with colleagues improved > etc. Good luck on your new journey! Let us know how your are doing. OK?  |
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Post by illuminata on Jan 21, 2010 22:26:47 GMT -5
Oh yeah, totally understand. I call it body squalor, money squalor, relationship squalor, emotional squalor...to my mind, it is all squalor, because it's all "messy" and not at all like it ought to be. I have found that the more my house gets (and stays) clean, the more I want to tackle these other squalor issues in my life. In baby steps, baby steps...I've found that if I tackle too much at a time, I get overwhelmed and then everything starts to backslide. But if I do it a little bit at a time, it digests much easier. |
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