This week, in part 3 of my series on procrastination, I look at the hidden (and not so hidden) costs of procrastination. It seems the more I procrastinate the worse things get: Stress - I know it has to be done and the closer the deadline the more stressed I get. The distractions can also add … [Read more...]
Resistance is Futile Part 2 – Procrastination & solutions
Last week I listed some of the ways procrastination shows up in my life. This week I look at some of the reasons/excuses/justifications and at least one possible solution for each because of course there are always more solutions than we first think! It's too hard - I'm daunted by the … [Read more...]
Resistance is Futile
This week I begin a series of blogs on procrastination. Yes, I'm late getting it out - I was procrastinating! Procrastination... A dictionary definition - the avoidance of doing a task which needs to be done - postponing until tomorrow what can be done today. (Have you noticed that you never … [Read more...]
How did it get like this again?
This week I've been working with a client who has taken the opportunity to use her recovery time to sort out her husband's office. She does this every year! Part of the de-clutter process is maintenance and routine clean outs. Spring clean. There is a natural energy with this activity and spring … [Read more...]
7 things my children heard growing up that I still live by to simplify my life
I've had a bit of fun with this one today! I wonder how my children remember these! These are the 7 things that my children heard growing up that I still live by to simplify life: 1. It's not much; it's just the way it's spread. Stack things into manageable piles then deal with one pile at a … [Read more...]
Overwhelmed by the Declutter Project? Simplify Your Life Step by Step
You've decided! You know exactly what you want and how great it will be! And then you see the size of the job. Simplifying your life now seems a really daunting project. What about simplifying that process? 1. Chunk it down by starting small. Pick one area and start with that. Taking small steps … [Read more...]
The Thief of Time – Claiming back the lost minutes.
2014 is well under way. The break is over, school is back (and even those of us who don't have children are impacted by this) and life has returned to normal. With the pace picking up, I've noticed a few tell-tale signs of Time getting away from me and I'm not enjoying the all-too-familiar … [Read more...]
Is Clutter a Problem for You?
How do you know when YOU have a problem with clutter? Friends and family may tell you that you have a problem but if you're okay with it then you may not have a problem at all. Clutter can be defined as: Things you do not use or love Things which are untidy or disorganised Too many … [Read more...]
Nature Abhors a Vacuum – what to do when it’s all sorted!
Today I was asked "Now that I've got things sorted what do I do with the extra time I've got?" His answer was to do more, I suggested just "being" and enjoying the breathing space, being grateful for all that life offers. The answer may be somewhere in between, unique to each of us and where it fits … [Read more...]
7 benefits & enjoying the de-clutter process
2014 is finally underway! In between time, I've been de-cluttering my own space and planning and re-focusing on the year ahead. Here's what I experienced during my de-clutter process: 1. It can be physically exhausting - sifting, sorting, throwing out, archiving and cleaning is a great way … [Read more...]