Is the process always easy?
No.
But it is possible, and with a plan it is extremely manageable and easier than we think to accomplish.
Never let the process of clearing out distraction and clutter overwhelm you or stop you.
Never let the process of clearing out distraction and clutter overwhelm you or stop you.
We all have areas in our life we want to clean out. It can be the actual space around us... like finally organizing the garage, the closets or that room.
Or for some it might be the space inside us... like a situation, habit, or perspective that we have that we want to redefine or adjust.
No matter what it is, your approach will determine your outcome.
Here are a few things I’ve learned about how my mental approach that helped:
- You can literally only do one thing at a time, and that is ok.
Accept and relax in that. I love to multitask, but I’ve learned that even if I want to tackle multiple things, that my focus needs to be on the one thing I’m doing at that exact moment. When I focus in, I don’t get overwhelmed and I do what i'm doing right the first time, and usually quicker. Each task is part of a bigger pictures, and my attention needs to be on the step I’m taking when I’m taking it.
- Don’t freak out when it’s gets messy before its get beautiful.
The only way to effectively clean out a space is to take everything out of it first. When everything is out you can see the space differently, reevaluate what will go back in the space, and how it should be there. There’s always that time though where you look around and everything looks a mess. It’s okay, it’s needed and once you do it, it’s done. Cleaning out a closet or dealing with emotional situations in your past usually require a time of clearing out what’s inside and reevaluating what’s suppose to be in that space or not.
- Separate and make a list of what you need AFTER going through everything.
Once you see what you have seperated or once you set your mind to a goal, you’ll be able to shop for products or resources that are specific to what you want to organize or trying to accomplish. This ensures that you don’t waste money and that what you purchase will be used effectively.
4. Understand the process…of a process.
A lot of clearing out clutter and distractions in our life requires undoing and improving upon things that have already been done a certain way. Some things may take time or patience. Don’t get intimidated by that, it’s worth it and honestly inevitable if you want change or progression in your life.
Enjoy it as the adventurous learning process that it is.