Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Trying to keep track of everything in your head can be crazy making.

Get your schedules, ideas, thoughts, plans, and dreams out of your mind and on to a list.

Not only does it free up space in your head, it gives you a visual reference and reminder of what things you need to do, 
which tasks await your attention,
and where you want to be spending your time and money.

You may want to have a Daily to Do List, (that fits on a Post it), grocery lists, a list of projects for your home,
ideas about your next vacation, 
The Five Year Plan Big Picture list,
books and movies you want to enjoy:
If it's important to you write it down.

Once you have a list then begin to prioritize, as well as plan, how to make those things happen.
Which things are most important?
What needs to be done first?

For me, the best part of list making is crossing out!

Knowing I've taken care of something, done some sort of action to move things along,
or not forgotten the obvious from the grocery store 
helps me feel in control of my life.

Also if something is on my list and I continue to avoid, ignore, procrastinate or never quite get around to it-
it becomes apparent that it isn't the priority or desire I might have thought it was.
Which is just another opportunity to cross out!

Unstuff your head by making some lists.
Make Being Out of your Mind a good thing.

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Seriously, how much is enough?

At what point does one more __________  become just that?  More.

"Stuff' doesn't protect us, determine our value, or necessarily make our lives easier.

Owning multiples of items often creates storages issues,
financial challenges, and can contribute to the clutter and chaos of our homes and lives.

Choosing to have fewer things of higher quality is a better investment of our money and our time.

Focus your attention on people instead of things, 
activities instead of acquiring,
and being mindful of the fact that 
your results are a mirror of your priorities.

Before you buy another __________, add one more ___________ to your closet,
shop for yet another variety of ___________,
ask yourself  "How many is enough?"

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

No.

No is a complete sentence.

Saying no is a powerful choice.

Saying it without explanation or justification,
quietly without shame or guilt, (to yourself or to others)
frees up time, clarifies your priorities and
reminds you that you're the one in charge of your reactions to situations and people.

No. You won't be making time to spend with people whose company you no longer enjoy.
No. You're not going to ignore the pile of mail on the dining room table.
No. You won't be sharing the bit of gossip you heard.

Saying no helps you clarify how you use your time,
where you spend your money, and
who gets your attention.
(All of which are in limited supply)

By saying No to 'stuff',
you give yourself the space and time
to say Yes to to the people and activities you truly love and value.