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If you would like to LISTEN to this article, click here. Somewhere between our vision of what we want (such as, organized space, well-managed time, or rows of dhucks) and the actual implementation, we can get side tracked, lost, overwhelmed and disappointed. This is when you may want to give up on filing your papers, clearing the clutter in the spare room, maintaining the small islands of order you have accomplished, and maybe you'll even want to give up on yourself.
I was reminded of this crucial point (when vision meets reality) while painting my new office. I had imagined how amazing the paint would make my office feel and look. But towards the end of the day as I finished the baseboards, I stood back and took a look. My response was not just 'no' but a heart dropping 'I hate it'.
Instead of throwing my hands up, walking away and giving up on the project, I took a step back, shrugged my shoulders and reminded myself that I was tired and hungry so the "hate it" could have been a bit exaggerated. Never establish a firm opinion when you're tired. The next day the vision of what my office was going to be still couldn't live up to reality. The space wasn't big enough and I didn't have enough time and money to fix all the little things I saw. But by returning to my intentions for the new space and asking what was "good enough?" it allowed me to realize that repainting the baseboard was all that I needed to do. And now I love the paint job and my office. It's fun, energizing and makes me smile which is what I wanted. I didn't need it perfect to do that.
For your next organizing project here are some questions to ask before, after and most definitely during the process:
- What will I be doing in that space or with that free time?
- What's my desired outcome?
- What will that give me?
- What does it look like? Feel like?
- What is 'good enough' to achieve that outcome?
- What will I do when it doesn't come out as expected. -- hopefully your answer is "take a break and ask these questions again" or maybe "enjoy what I have accomplished."
If you would like help in establishing your desired outcome or support with a project, call me at 808.969.3800 or email me at dhucks@dhucks.com I can help over the phone (almost anywhere), as well as in-person (for Big Island residents only).
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Support Group for Clutter LESS Living
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This clutter support group is an opportunity to get ongoing support, motivation and accountability to help you clear the clutter in your life, get out of overwhelm and improve your organizing skills. You will learn strategies, systems and habits that are important to staying organized. You will also find out that you're not alone and that being disorganized does not make you "bad" or "lazy" or whatever words you or someone else throws at you.
A different topic will be covered each session. Here are just some of the topics we will be covering:
- Clarifying your vision for your clutter LESS lifestyle
- Committing to your goals and priorities
- STOP doing what's not helping
- Letting go of clutter
- Creating the space & time for what you want
- Maintenance strategies
- Procrastination & perfection
- Much more...
For more information and to register
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- Clear your computer desktop. Go through the files on the desktop and move them to their appropriate folders.
- Sort your email Inbox by "From" and look for groups of emails that you can delete or move en masse.
- Go through your August IDEA Box file.
- Take a look at previous 15 Minutes or Less ideas and try one of them.
- Preparedness Tip -- check the expiration date of the food in your emergency kit. Change it out if less than a year.
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 Whether you make peace with your expectations, ask for the support you want or pick one 15 minute idea to try, add "enjoy the moment" to your things to do.
Shawndra
808.969.3800
www.dhucks.com
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I am open to the guidance of synchronicity, and do not let expectations hinder my path.
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NEW office in Hilo
SAVE THE DATE
OPEN HOUSE on Tuesday, August 23
614 Kilauea St,
Suite 102D
Hilo, HI 96720
The official Open House celebration and party will be on Tuesday, August 23, 3 pm to 7 pm. You are invited to come see my new productivity den.
Be on the look out for details coming this next week.
Here are some of the Services & Products offered on site: - See & touch the Clever Container organizing products I offer
- Clarify your priorities and identify your next steps for increasing productivity
- Organize your laptop files and email
- Scan documents and go paperless
- 30 minute complimentary coaching session (limited to one session per person)
For more information on Clever Container organizing products go to www.dhucks.com/products.html
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