Life Management Musings: October 2009

Saturday, October 17, 2009

21 Days to Form a Habit

They say it takes 21 days to form a habit. So if you make yourself show up every day for 21 days to practice a new behavior that will improve your life, you'll have it. This applies to the previous "key-rack" example, or any other behavior-mod upgrade. You can do it!

Where are my keys?

We lose our keys. On a regular basis. What pocket could they be in? When did we have them last? Which purse? Which pants? There are an infinite number of places to lose them during everyday activity. It is so obvious. Just install a key hanger or reasonable facisimile — right by the door!

Solutions for the Critical Mess

I see organizing as the essential first step in creating a simpler life. Our lifestyle in the "00's" seems to be spinning increasingly out of control. We collect more and more things, do more and more things, and have virtual access to everything. Some call it "The Age of Overwhelm." Organizing is grounding, reels us in and causes us to rethink our priorities.

Our physical spaces, mental spaces and calendars have indeed reached critical mass. Going through our items, calendars and choices and consciously rethinking our relationship with them is essential to putting an end to personal chaos. This is the essence of my work.

If even one of my blog postings helps you create a simpler, more organized state of being for yourself, know that I am honored to have been of service. I look forward to hearing from you.