Ponderings (August 2006) - “UNCLUTTER”

According to Merriam-Webster's Dictionary …

Unclutter is “to remove clutter from; make neat and orderly”

Sharing my thoughts …

The summer is coming to a close and the kids are getting ready to go back to school.  It’s the time of year when I unclutter and organize.  A few weeks ago, I dedicated a day to helping my son unclutter and organize his room in preparation for starting middle school.  Though he was not looking forward to this project; by the end of the day, his room was organized and spacious; leaving him feeling energized and motivated for the new school year. 

Clutter can be tangible or intangible.  It’s an intrusion on your environment and mind.  It impedes movement and reduces effectiveness.  Commit to uncluttering your space.  The time you spend uncluttering; keeping your space and mind clutter free; will pay you back with increased energy, creativity, and effectiveness.

Questions to ponder …

1. What clutters your mind?
2. How do you unclutter your mind?
3. What areas of your life are cluttered?
4. How quickly does clutter take over your space?
5. What is the primary reason your space gets cluttered?
6. How do you decide what things to keep and what things to toss?
7. What routines can you establish to keep clutter from taking over?
8. What do you notice about your energy level when you live in clutter?
9. When was that last time you uncluttered your office; home; vehicle; mind?
10. What do you notice about your energy level when you unclutter your space?

Related quotes …

In a sense, clutter is the end result of procrastination.  [Jeff Campbell]

Being clear of clutter is one of the greatest aids I know to discovering and manifesting the life you want.  [Karen Kingston]

Never again clutter your days or nights with so many menial and unimportant things that you have no time to accept a real challenge when it comes along. This applies to play as well as work. A day merely survived is no cause for celebration. You are not here to fritter away your precious hours when you have the ability to accomplish so much by making a slight change in your routine. No more busy work. No more hiding from success.  Leave time, leave space, to grow. Now. Now! Not tomorrow!  [Og Mandino]

It’s so important to unclutter the mind.  For me, creativity is greatly impeded just by the chatter and visual clutter of life.  It’s really important to have a space that is really clear for whatever is emerging to come.   [Alice Walker]

The ability to simplify means to eliminate the unnecessary so that the necessary may speak.  [Hans Hofmann]