What’s in here? Use LABELS!
Posted by Joanna on Oct 13, 2007
You are looking for that gift you’ve been planning as a Sweet 16 present.
Maybe it’s up in the closet. You look at that box on the closet shelf. You
can feel your forehead tighten.
The wheels start turning … what’s in THAT box? Let’s see, well it was
probably two summers ago when you put it up there… hmmm. Tick tick tick
whrrrrrr buzzzzzzzz. Hmm- well maybe the present is in the other closet! This
box isn’t the right size – but what’s in it? No time to take it down now…
supper has to be on the table in minutes and then there’s the Committee Meeting.
As you drive to the meeting you find yourself thinking about that box. As you
head to bed you feel your stomach clench as you think about that present – maybe
it IS in the box on the shelf. Grrrrr. Tomorrow you will take the time to
pull out the step ladder and get down the box AND see!
How could you save yourself all this? LABELS!!! A plain old black marker
can save you so much unconcious and concious time. When you stash anything in a box-
LABEL it! Write BIG and where you will see it — perhaps several places top/side.
If it is a present and you don’t want the world to know what’s in the box – mark
it in some way that YOU will understand instantly.
That’s the whole thing. Life is too busy and there’s too much of value to do to
take a bunch of energy (and time) trying to figure out what’s in a box!
LABEL IT!
You know that one box is not a major issue but the fact is that they multiply-especially if they DON’T
have labels! And the time you spend trying to figure out what’s in a box could easily be used
to do something that really matters to you!
REMEMBER – This October- try labels!!!
Sweet success story
Posted by Joanna on Oct 4, 2007
From a client comes this tale of victory!
Joanna ! My cleaning out process has been amazing!
Just today i spent 4 wonderful hours, removed garden chairs from
storage under my studio….i was worried that the garbage truck
would not collect large metal chairs.
Within minutes a fellow with a truck stopped and scooped them up,plus two additional chairs, barbecue, xmas tree stand, defunct metal table frame, plastic table, and full picnic table set.
He took it all away for a weekend party, and the
rest he was going to recycle….he is in the metal collecting biz!
now, is that the universe at work?!!
It is getting easier and easier to chuck and recycle everything, so
satisfying. I have accepted that if there is something i REALLY
need in the future i WILL be able to acquire it.
Please let your readers know- It DOES work!
Dealing with Your Closet
Posted by Joanna on Sep 21, 2007
Since for many the weather is rapidly changing, I decided to revisit
the closet discussion.
Nowadays lots of folks don’t do the summer/winter clothes thing…
rather leaving everything in their drawers and closet regardless of
the season… BUT for more ease in your daily life I DO suggest
trying the seasonal drawers and closet idea.
The gist is that it is SOOOO much SIMPLER to be able to reach into
your closet and be able to actually WEAR anything and everything
you see and touch.
I confess that my personal system is pretty unsophisticated. I don’t
have multiple closets. Rather, I use the large padded computer bag from
my first ever computer for the majority of my off season clothes.
My winter coats are in the closet in my office but just about
everything else fits in the bag. I place small wrapped travel soaps
in between layers for freshness.
Last night I took out my “winter” bag, unzipped it, and tried
everything on so I could give anything I don’t want or like anymore
to the rummage sale happening at our church this weekend. Summer
clothes that are in good enough shape will be tucked away in the
bag today.
I DO know that plenty of people really love clothes and have a lot
more variety than I do… but I still suggest that you make the
clothes that a) fit you, b) fit the season, and c) that you LIKE to
wear- the only ones you have to look at on a daily basis.
