I love Spring cleaning. But why not clean whenever the seasons are changing?
Why? Because removing old clutter makes room for new and better things.
As a guy, there are few things I do worse than laundry, ironing, and putting away clothes.
Recently, I was fortunate enough to get my closet re-organzied. That’s right, the HAZMAT
team was victorious!
What good has come out of it? Well, it’s easier to start a good habit from the beginning.
And I got to donate 2 bags of clothes to Goodwill! Really though, the lessons I learned had to do with letting go
of the past, and helping people anonymously. Just two great ways to transition between seasons!
Want to reorganize your life? Order Kevin Hogan’s latest book, “The 168 Hour Week”,
coming out November 1st on Amazon.com
There is some house cleaning needed in D.C.
http://atlasshrugs2000.typepad.com/atlas_shrugs/2009/10/action-alert-obama-to-cede-us-sovereignty-in-december.html
To me, getting rid of clutter is so empowering.
We remove distractions that are not useful (papers that are no longer relevant, junk that doesn’t work)..
we remove options that are not viable (clothes that don’t fit, books we’ve already read)…
And what is left is all the useful important stuff..
Seize the Day,
Rob
Simple Survival Tips For Disasters and Emergencies
No before photos?! Nah, good job you. I like to be organised….but I’m not….yet. I good clean home always removes stress.
Keri Eagan
Alternative*Insight
Well, just picture clothes piled about 3 feet high.
Hi Greg,
now that 3 foot high pile of clothes might have been fun too see. Indeed, completely and preparing is foundational for any change we want to make. Funnily enough, we did a lot of the same this weekend as well!
Great seeing you being active again on your blog.
Happy Dating and Relationships,
April Braswell
Single Baby Boomer Dating Success Expert
It’s always amazing how much stuff we accumulate. Congrats on getting it all cleaned out.
Steve Chambers, Body Language Speaker
Cluttered House = Cluttered Mind, so they say.
There is something smugly satisfying about getting rid of clutter.
I need to order a big skip….
http://www.martin-wright.com
There is nothing I enjoy more than getting rid of clutter. It just makes me feel more organized. I spend less time looking for anything.
http://www.bridal-threads.com
good job. you’ve inspired me to bring do my laundry
Bert (alter ego- Mister P)
MisterP.org/blog
I recently read, your outer world is a reflection of your inner world.
So true. Removing the clutter in my office and in the war room frees my up as I move through the spaces. Just clearing off extra files from my desk felt like victory today!
Katie
Looking forward to Phrobe.
Martin O’Connor
http://smallbusinessdesigncenter.com
Makes you feeel so good when you do that!
Scott Payne
http://www.scottpayne.me
I look at the other side when it comes to this.
My saying is “empty desk – empty mind” My desk may look messy but I know where everything is.
Robert Martin
http://www.carbuyinghq.com
Can’t wait for the book. I try to do my “Spring Cleaning” every day because I never am able to finish. I do love that feeling of a major clean and purge.
Lisa McLellan, Child Care Expert
Babysitting Services, Babysitting Tips, Babysitters, Nannies
Love the post. I need Kevin Hogan’s book… I don’t throw anything out and I need to!
Closet is lookin’ good.
Jen Battaglino
The Harwood Group – Tinnitus, Chronic Illness, Fears, and Anxiety
Cathartic yes? Cleaning the closet is a must. You turn your back and the clothes mate like rabbits!
Kate
Still checking for Probe. At lease it makes for a comment.
Martin O’Connor
http://www.smallbusinessd
Yes cleaning helps indeed. I can’t focus as well in clutter. I didn’t realize this until a few years back, but I’m glad I did.
MissMentor
Elizabeth Hagen at elizabethhagen.com is a great resource for get your office, home and self in order.
Martin O’Connor
http://www.smallbusinessdesigncenter.com
It’s always revealing to see what we have and no longer use, but that fear that you might just need it one day is a real barrier to getting rid of it.
In fact, there’s probably no bigger indicator of the way in which fear is the most powerful motivator of human behaviour as the reluctance most people exhibit when given the opportunity to throw something away; that and considering how much it still really hurts when thinking about that one thing they threw away and then realised they needed.
Philip
Consumer Behaviour Expert
[The Consumer Behaviour Research Resource]
Congrats on doing some reorganizing. I need to follow your example!
Health, Fitness for Working People — Darryl Pace