What's right in front of me, has become my motto in this de-junking marathon of mine.
Today, it is about de-junking and organizing WITHIN my daily routine and space.
1. Within What I'm Already Doing!
Binder Bashing! I create and carry binders for classes that I teach. These binders have paper protectors and dividers. This way I carry the copies, agendas and resources for the class within the binder. Great idea! Right?
It is a good idea and very helpful. However, after the class and in the rush of moving to the next location, I shove everything haphazardly into the binder instead of back where it goes. So today's de-clutter is organizing the binder issue. I pulled them out and put it back together. I typed "what I've needed to type" and replaced it.
Throwing Frenzy. My Mother-in-Law, whom I adore, said to throw five things away a day. O.k. I can do the throw five things away. I have decided to throw five things away in every area of my life every day during this de-junk-a-thon! Here is my plan. I made a list of places I am in and out of. Here is where the junk of my life collects.
During the day, in these places...I can't leave until I throw.
Bedroom
Kitchen/Dining Room
Car
Desk
Bags
Church
Living Room/Mail
2. My Computer and Carry Bags
If you have not guessed it...my life exist on the run. My computer bag and other "bags" I carry become overwhelming. Today I created two folders. One for "home" work and the other for the "work" work. I took a blank envelope and placed in the bag to collect the receipts.
3. Email and Forget It My email and messaging on the phone and computer have taken me hostage. I need liberated. I honestly do not know where to begin. That is a subject for another day!
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