Small space, big impact.

Unstuff your wallet.

It's amazing how much stuff people are able to cram into such a small space.
Money, receipts, coupons, ID, loyalty cards, cookie fortunes, photographs, notes, business cards, etc. etc. etc.

Clear a space on your desk or table and take everything out of your wallet.
Yes, the process is the same whether we're sorting and organizing an entire room or this container.
As you remove things, throw away or recycle the obvious:     Unreadable scraps of paper, unnecessary receipts, business   cards of people you have no interest in, expired cards,
outdated coupons, etc.
Sort and group like with like.  Money, credit cards, membership ID, business cards, contact information, loyalty cards, love notes and photos.
Lift all the flaps, check all the pockets, and make certain you've cleaned out each section.

Now think about what really needs to live in your wallet.
How much cash are you comfortable carrying?
Which of these cards do you use on a regular basis?

Is it really necessary to have certain cards or ID with you all the time?
Might you be less tempted to shop if you only carried your debit card?
Could you use the Key Ring app and not have to carry all those loyalty cards?
Would entering the information from a business card into your phone's Contacts list be helpful?

How could you simplify what you're carrying around?

As you start to refill the wallet, consider which things you pull out on a regular basis.
Make it fast and easy to access the items you use frequently.
Group like kinds of items together.
(Perhaps even leave some slots empty)

With your wallet, as with your home, try to maintain the One In, One Out rule.
If you're going to add something to what you're carrying around, decide which thing you're willing to eliminate.

Organizing your stuff, no matter where you have it, makes life easier.

Start with a small space.
Make a difference you can take advantage of on a regular basis.

Choose less to have more.

Just say Thank You.

That's it.
Be grateful.

Whether someone has just paid you a compliment, 

held the door for you,
given you change from your purchase, 

or let you merge into traffic.
Consciously acknowledge the kindnesses you receive.

The little acts do matter.

Saying Thank You over and over throughout the day 

opens our hearts to all that is rich about our lives 

on a daily basis.

There is much is the world that breaks our hearts, 

tries our patience,
scares us, angers us 

and sometimes overwhelmed us.

But, there are moments and events every day that 

should give us pause
and remind us how rich and easy 

and hopeful our lives are.

Thank You.
That's it.
Two words.
You don't need to elaborate, explain, qualify.

Aloud or silently, express your thanks and gratitude.

More money $

There are two ways to have more money:
  Earn more.
  Spend less.

You could work more hours, ask for a raise or find a better paying position.

or
Decrease your expenses.  (I heard the groan, heavy sigh, eye rolling)

Everyone thinks having more money would improve their lives.
And it might.  

Or not.

How you come by that additional money may be as important as the cash itself.

An increase in hours, meeting with the boss or starting a job search are all
options you may want to pursue.

Until you're ready or willing to move in those directions 

may I suggest paying closer attention in your daily life and routines to see where the money you currently earn is spent?
I'm not suggesting tracking every penny you spend, or  you vowing to only spend cash,
or planning some elaborate monthly budget-complete with a spread sheet.
(Although your certainly welcome to do those things if you'd like...)

Just note if you're throwing food away because you buy it then never take the time to prepare it.
Or you're buying food you think you 'should' eat, but in reality never do.
Or do you buy take out, eat part of it and leave the rest in the fridge until it grows a furry green winter coat?

Do you buy things On Sale that seem like a good deal but
once you bring them home they don't fit,
aren't as easy to use as you'd hoped, or the bag never gets opened?

What about the money you spend buying duplicates of items you know you already own but are unable to locate?
Or you didn't realize you already had six white shirts so you bought yet another, or shoes that look almost exactly like the pair in the back of the closet you forgot you owned?

Do you end up paying late fees or interest on bills when you have the money in your account you just misplaced the bill
or didn't open the mail or failed to cancel the subscription even though you never read/watch/use the service?

This week try paying a little closer attention to what you are buying with your money.
Is it the life you really want to be living?
Make conscious choices.  

Break down.

Some times even just clearing off the dining room table seems a daunting task.
Or trying to bring some order to a book case or closet.
Much less deciding to clear out and organize the garage.

May I suggest  a break down?
No.
No.
Not one involving tears or hiding under the bed or sobbing in a corner.

Break down; as in divide and conquer.
As in just do one shelf, or work for ten minutes,
or five songs on your play list.

Just taking a few little bites of the problem,
not having to swallow the entire thing at one sitting.

People often under estimate:  Oh, I can whip through this room in an hour.
Or over estimate:  This will take three days and I'll still never be finished.
(Insert heavy sigh.....)

Remember this clutter didn't just appear in one hour,
the disorganization didn't happen while you were sleeping, and
the fairies didn't pile things up when you were running errands.

Setting aside a few minutes at a time, staying on task during that time,
and continuing to work in the area on a consistent basis will produce results.

Commit to fifteen minutes a day and deal with one area that's bugging you.
You will see a difference.
Spend a little bit of time now to create a difference that you will benefit from
every day.

Simple and inexpensive solutions.

There are several common organizing problems 

that can easily be solved for under $15.
Display kid's art work with an Easy Change Artwork Frame.
Get the piles off your desk, but still keep folders handy and accessible with a vertical file holder.
Use ice cube trays (yes, you're old enough to remember them) to hold jewelry.
Repurpose an abandoned cd rack to hold the lids for your plastic containers.

You know what a fan I am of clear over the door shoe organizers.
Take advantage of the unused vertical space on the back of doors throughout your home.
  Use them to hold craft supplies, cleaning products, small boxes/cans/packets in the pantry,
    office supplies, kids toys, garden tools and seed packets, first aid supplies, make one into your
    vertical junk drawer, and of course, use it to store shoes!

Organization doesn't have to be expensive.
Simple, easy to use solutions usually work the best.
Small changes can make a big difference is how your home looks, feels and functions.
Make choices that create solutions.