Ok I don't have a whole host of new resolutions Just a few commitments I thought would be useful to keep me in line.
Yes that is clear shelf, amazing isn't it? I think my mind sees space and instantly thinks it should be filled. I remember reading once about someone who deliberately left clear space, and of course people who purposefully have nothing in their roofspaces (lofts). I think I will experiment with this and see how it feels.
Some of the books that are going happily on there way to new homes.
Total culled 27 books and 2 audio tapes
- To spend time each day sorting (I know this sounds like the intention is to move things about, but really the idea is to sort so I know what I can get rid of)
- Choose a target area each day to clear (eg a particular shelf or drawer)
- Work on finding homes for things ( a lot of the things we use are lying about on surfaces. I joke that when I tidy, it looks like we have been robbed because it looks so clear in the absence of the clutter ordaments.)
- To put 10 items in a give away box/bag each day. (I decided to go for a reasonable number that does not feel too overwhelming)
- To give myself recognition for the above.
Today being day one I was fired up. I chose a book shelf to work on. It was fairly painless, I plan to pass them on to a local Cancer research shop. I think it helped to think of supporting a good cause. As you can see this area needs some work. It was one of those purchases that was meant to make me tidy. I know it needs cleared, its largely inaccessable with the stuff on the floor in front of it. Hmm need to work on that too.
Total culled 27 books and 2 audio tapes
