Clutter Happens

The last blog on environmental energy generated quite a few responses. Among them was one that said besides darkness clutter drains her energy faster than anything else. And she is right.

Look around you. Where is there clutter in your life? Is it in your office, your bedroom, your kitchen, your dining room, your living room, or your entire house? How about the basement or attic? There may even be clutter in your relationships. People who drain your energy but we'll talk about that next time. Believe it or not living in clutter drains your energy and keeps you from being as creative and productive as you can be.

What do you do with all the clutter? The obvious answer is get rid of it. But if it were that obvious it wouldn't still be there would it? If you feel you just do not have the time to clear it out yourself, hire someone. There are many reputable companies, owned by women, who just come in,declutter and organize your stuff. They are a wonderful asset to have. Not only will they declutter, they will teach you how to keep it from recluttering! You could also ask a friend to come over and help you sort through and make it a girl time. I had a friend who when her kids were little kept 3 laundry baskets under her dining room table and covered the table with a long, very long, tablecloth. You know where this is going, don't you? She would just put all the clutter - kids toys, shoes, papers, etc - in the laundry baskets and slide them out of sight under the table. Once a week she would sort them out.

A good friend of mine, Theresa Downham, who is one of those declutter businesswomen, tells folks to go to the farthest point in the room and begin there in that one corner. She advises doing sections at a time instead of tackling the whole room or house or basement at once. It works.

Bottom line, when we are busy working and caring for families clutter happens. Without a plan to keep it under control we can find our energy depleted even further just because we are living in clutter.

Clear off that desk, that counter top, that shelf and see how much better you feel and how your energy is boosted.