In our last blog, we looked at how to set about making the switch from chaotic to de-cluttered and in this second blog, we’re going to take those ideas one step further.
We are all products of our environment.
The first point to understand is that the environments we create for ourselves reflect our physical, mental, as well as emotional selves. As our lives become more muddled, so we become less energetic and less efficient. Have you ever felt like you should clean the house/tidy the back yard or attack the laundry mountain, then talked yourself down because it’s such a mammoth task… and it will take so long…and suddenly, you just don’t have the energy to sort it? Sure, we’ve all done it at some point. Now, if we leave that chore for another day, we’re just compounding the problem (Spoiler alert: There is no such thing as a laundry fairy) But, actually, were we to start the chore, it wouldn’t take half as long as we predicted, and its accomplishment would increase our energy, vitality and happiness.
The 5-Minute Rule
As we have discussed previously, a small change is better than no change at all and you’d be surprised how a dedicated five minutes at the end of your working day can make all the difference. Instead of rushing for the door at 5.30pm, block out five minutes to review your day’s productivity, tick off any tasks that have been completed and transfer any for review or action the next day. Having a “clean desk policy” where you leave your desk clear at the end of the day can have a wonderous effect on your mental health and feelings of efficiency. No more anxiety over what you have in store tomorrow at the office, now you know exactly where you need to be and what you need to do. Your desk is a serene oasis of calm (at least at the start and end of the day!)
Clear is Kind
The final step is to simplify. Over time, surrounding ourselves with clutter, either physical, mental or emotional can slow us down and make us feel drained. Instead, simplify procedures. Simplify activities. Simplify every aspect of your life as much a possible. By removing the “clutter” of everyday activity, by focusing on the core of any activity and not the paraphernalia that surrounds it, you can attack any task with vigor and get to grips with it, without feeling exhausted before you even start! Strip down what you are dealing with to its’ barest form and decide the steps to take in order to achieve success.
Over the course of these two blogs, we have discovered that the process of de-cluttering and clearing chaos involves as much clearing of the mind as it does physical action. Change can be yours in just a few simple steps and a revitalized, energetic and organized you is just waiting around the corner. Let me know how you do!
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