“Outer order contributes to inner calm.”

—Gretchen Rubin, American Author and Speaker

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Consider the following life situations:

• Finding something to wear in a cluttered closet
• An e-mail or voice mail box filled to capacity
• A dirty car, inside and out
• Desperately needing a haircut
• An unbalanced checkbook
• Kids toys or clothing on the floor

Imagine having a genie, and that you can rub a lamp or snap your fingers and instantly all situations are in order. What happens to your heart rate, level of stress, or sense of general well-being?

EXERCISE:

Where would spending a little effort or even a bit of money bring greater order and a stronger calmness to your worlds?

Please also consider exploring the numerous resources available through Gretchen Rubin’s website.