Clutter Busting Coach

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Spring Cleaning – One bite at a time

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I recently read an article in the April 15, 2008 issue of Women’s Day®  magazine 20 things to do with 20 minutes. The article by Denise Schipani listed several suggestions for what you could accomplish in a short amount of time.  One of the  suggestions was to go on a clutter diet.

By breaking organizing tasks into smaller “bites” you can see measurable results including a clear counter top or an organized wallet or one tidy drawer. Just de-cluttering without cleaning or organizing can provide you with quick, visible results.

So give yourself 20 minutes today and tackle one hot spot in your home or office. What did you accomplish with your 20 minutes?

What’s in Your Inbox?

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I wanted to follow up on a post from March 1, 2008 that I titled Spring Clean Your Inbox  (http://clutterbustingcoach.com/?s=inbox).

So how are you doing? Have you been able to keep your inbox under control or is your inbox still a distraction? So what are you waiting for? If you don’t have time right now to handle it, schedule time within the next week to clean and sort your inbox. Then schedule a regular time for maintaining your inbox. Doing so will help you feel more organized.

Spring Clean Your Schedule

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Are you focusing on the things that matter most to you? Does your schedule reflect that?

Since we just turned over the calendar to a new month, take a big picture look and re-evaluate how you are spending your time. Is there something that you can delete or delegate from your to do list? Is there something important to you that you need to make room for?

While it sometimes doesn’t feel like it, you have a choice on how you spend your day. Are you consistently making choices that will help you live the life you want…choices that support your vision, mission and priorities? What one thing can you do differently with your schedule tomorrow?

Spring Cleaning

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Recently every magazine that I pick up has some type of cleaning tip. In the April 8, 2008 issue of Quick and Simple (www.quickandsimple.com) magazine there is a list several things not to waste your time on cleaning including scrubbing stove-top drip pans, washing curtains and dusting tons of knickknacks.

Are you stressing yourself  with high expectations for spring cleaning? So why you are in the cleaning mode why don’t you use this as an opportunity to re-evaluate your beliefs and  your vision about your picture perfect home and spring cleaning. Do they need to change to meet your lifestyle today?

Fuel Your Body

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I had to end on the last day of National Nutrition Month® with a nutrition note.

 Here are a few suggestions for fueling your body:

  • Make healthy eating easy. Have you been doing that weekly menu discussed in a previous post? If not, why not start now.
  • Eat nutrient dense foods. Can you add another serving of whole grains to your menu? Can you eliminate one high-sugar food?
  • Eat a variety of foods. Have you tried any quinoa recipes yet? I did. The Asparagus Quinoa Soup recipe was excellent!
  • Eat consciously and stop eating when you first feel full. Are you eating with the TV on? Try eating without the TV or reading or other distractions for a week. What is different?

Which suggestion from above will you focus on this week?