“Clutter is nothing more than postponed decisions.”
—Barbara Hemphill, author of Less Clutter More Life
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How do you feel about clutter?
Where do you see clutter in your world? What impact does it have on your general mood and attitude?
The idea of clutter being postponed decisions piqued my curiosity and caused me to take a deeper dive into my desires or aversions to tidying up.
Since I enjoy cooking I decided to de-clutter my fridge.
Checking and using only the freshest ingredients raised my spirits knowing that I was deciding to serve tasty, quality dishes to those I love.
EXERCISE:
Where are you experiencing clutter in your life?
What decisions can you make and what actions can and will you take to bring greater order and peace of mind to your world?
Add a lava lamp and that could be my desk! Thanks for the reminder that an orderly environment helps us think more clearly.
My mother had hording issues, so my childhood was spent in a house full of clutter. On a monthly basis, I attempt to identify any items in my ‘man cave’ that haven’t been used in a year. If they haven’t been used in over a year, books and DVDs are an example, I attempt to determine if I will ever read or watch them again. If not, I bring them to an organization that will put them to good use. My local library and Habitat for Humanity are two organizations that come to mind.