So I had to get fed up… I
had to look around and see that I had a lot of stuff that no longer served a
purpose in my life or never did. The things and most important the people
that meant the most to me had to take a back sit to my disorganization and clutter
(and when I say clutter, I’m not necessarily talking about things but even
tasks and people that were taking up time & space in my life). One day
at work, I decided to write down my priorities. I had to see on a
piece of paper what was important to me… not to realize their importance but
realize the importance of the time and attention I wasn’t given them. (Your vision - you must
'follow' it! (1)) That list is a reminder to
make sure that all of my time and effort is benefiting those
priorities. Now that I have my motivation, I need to get rid of
all those things that don’t benefit my priorities and/or took away from my
priorities. So I am looking at relationships and how they are
affecting my life. I am looking at my habits and realizing if those are
beneficial. And I remind myself in order to meet my priorities; I
have to sacrifice my wants and laziness. Matter of fact I am actively
decluttering my home using these tips (http://zenhabits.net/zen-mind-how-to-declutter/ and http://zenhabits.net/15-great-decluttering-tips/). And after getting rid of what I don’t need, my plan is
to organize what I decide is necessary and beneficial in my life. My
approach on organization is to create a place for everything and keep
everything in its place. When I say everything, I mean
EVERYTHING. My number one priority is my relationship with God so I need
to make time in my life for Him, my number two priority is my daughter and I am
going to make sure her room has the things she need and I make the time she
needs, and I’m thinking about purchasing a planner (www.franklincovery.com/quickstartguide)
that I can organize my appointments, job tasks, shopping lists, etc. in one
location (since I cannot bring my cell to work). L Now that I have my
priorities set, decluttering my life, have plan for organizing… I will be able
to live knowing that those that love the most is getting the most I
have to offer, my time.
