Step 2: Tackling that List!

You'll need to look over yesterdays blog entry before you move on to today. Otherwise you won't have any clue as to what I'm talking about here. We'll get this wrapped up today and move along.

SO- how was the list making? Did you get it done? 100 items???? If not, consider this a work in progress. If you were able to complete your lust, way to go!!!! The next step will be to take action on that list! If you have never been a list maker before, what you hold in your hands is a powerful tool! It will give you a sense of accomplishment. Here we go.

De-Cluttering Your Life

• Make your list of 100 items (yesterday)
• PRIORITIZE the list. (today)

1. Today you will begin by giving each item on your list a time value. Right next to the item, write down how long it will take you (approximately) to complete that task. Sewing a button may take you 10 minutes. Write that down. Cleaning out an entire closet may take 90 minutes. And so on.

2. Go through your list and pick 10 items that you will do this week. You know your schedule, so you'll want to pick things you know you can accomplish. Maybe you have 2 extra hours today, maybe on 15 minutes.

3. Begin each task, one at a time. Complete the task from beginning to end.

• Example, sew the button on: put away the thread, scissors, needle, and put the shirt away as well.
• Example, closet: have a get rid of pile, trash pile, "fix pile" if need be. Take everything out of the closet. Go through each item, and place in the appropriate pile. Get rid of the stuff you no longer need. Do it NOW. (*if you are going to have a garage sale, this is the time to put a PRICE tag on the items!! Makes sale day much easier!!)
• CROSS THE TASK OFF YOUR LIST!!!!
• Now, here's the best part. Stand back and enjoy the moment. Look at that clean closet. Celebrate it! Feels good, doesn't it? No worries, you have more on your list, lets find another item....

Really, it is that simple. As humans we tend to "over think" things too much. We know we have a mess, and at times it just seems too overwhelming to even begin. Try this method, I'm sure you'll see results. Cleanse your life!!