I've decided to try to approach a more minimalist lifestyle at home in the hopes that I will be able to focus on my priorities better. Less clutter in my life will equal more freedom right?
Besides hunting for the right kayaking gear, I've been busy getting rid of stuff and learning about lifestyles that might benefit me and my whole family. It's been fun to research, and I'm convinced it's all related to my crazy goal of the UFC race.
I started this process with culling the more obvious things from the house for a yard sale. It feels great to have gotten rid of a lot of stuff, and I HAVE noticed it's easier to tidy up the house now. I plan on doing one more yard sale this summer.
I think I can take it a step further though. I need to apply this approach to paperwork and my 'to do' list also. I need to get rid of the procrastination that lurks in the corners of my mind. That's a hard one, though, because it's more of an insidious habit. I've found a few websites that I'm exploring, which have been helpful so far.
zen habits
becomingminimalist
flylady
Does anyone have any suggestions for other sites to explore? I've been skimming books like Ladies who Launch and 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and if I have time, I'll write up some book reviews. Honestly, I've been reading some heavy-duty parenting books to survive the changes of kids growing up lately, too. I'll spare you those reviews (unless you REALLY want to know about them). :)
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ReplyDeleteOrganizing from the Inside Out if what I read. Helped me organize my office...which is back to a disaster...but I find it's all the mail and papers and filing that is the most difficult to keep up with. I've gone to keeping a box and a small upright file holder in the kitchen. I keep bills in one folder, a file me folder for the bills once they are paid, a follow up folder for things I should be doing now, and a project folder for say, the roof, or whatever is currently under way.
Then I have a 3 ring notebook for me to stash art shows I'm applying for, or already in, a section on errands, an on-going to-do list that I'm trying not to ignore. this way, it's all-together and I can somewhat control the clutter. The box is for when it get's out of control and spills onto the kitchen counters and table...and company is coming and I have to dump it all in there. Unfortunately I'm going thru it now and discovering mail from 2009! Ugh...need to re-read Julia, but I can't find the book under all the clutter!