Sunday, May 30, 2010

Organize your life 15 minutes at a time

http://www.flylady.net. is a website worth visiting.  I am a pack rat from way back - yes, I think I know why, but, it still makes it hard to let go of STUFF.  What if I need it?  What if I might want it someday?  What if I regret parting with it?

For me, it is easier if everything but junk goes to someone else.  No wasting.  Good for the planet and my karma.  I really didn't need three artificial Christmas trees, nor the bags of extra sheets and pillowcases, or the multiple duplicates of sewing fabric that made a young lady learning to sew very happy, or prom dresses that my daughters had no use for - well, you get the idea.  I've passed along barely worn winter coats, formal outfits that I have worn (maybe) once.  I belong to an organization called freecycle that makes it pretty easy.


As for the 15 minutes at a time?  Visit flylady and you'll understand.  A timer can really be your friend.  Because I've found that my life is less chaotic 15 minutes at a time.  Less stuff, less procrastinating, less stress.  Try it.