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How Much Does Clutter Cost You?
Most people do not start out having a goal to create
clutter, or do they? With so much information
available to us than ever before an office can become piled with clutter
very quickly. If what we create is by our beliefs and
our intensions, then
what is the driving belief that creates
clutter? Is it the belief that "holding on"
will give us a feeling of security and control? We know this is a misnomer
because when clutter builds up, most people find it
difficult to
find and do things efficiently.
When clutter occurs it often causes the user to become
stuck. There is another belief shared by many,
"Anything worthwhile is hard work". Having clutter
certainly makes life harder, with tasks becoming more time
consuming, and efficient follow0 through more difficult;
therefore sabotaging us. success comes from
taking action, not necessarily actions that are difficult
for us. In fact what comes easy to us is in alignment
with our gifts and as we take action in areas that we do
well and enjoy, life becomes easier and things fall in
place.
Clutter complicates our life. Why would someone want a
complicated life? Maybe because if something is
misplaced they can avoid making that dreaded phone call,
or
start the project that needed one more piece of information
before implementing. Clutter can be a self-sabotaging
behavior to
achieving success. How about having an excuse to
not leave the office, or to avoid going home at night
stating, "I have so much work to do, just look at my desk, I
do not know how I will ever catch up." With that
statement, more clutter and less time is created!
Don't be too hard on yourself. Understand that if you
are not doing what you
love, clutter can build up.
Clutter tends to indicate an avoidance to something. People who are clear about their goals and what they
want to
achieve in their lives, understand where they are going and what
they need in order to
get there. They are able to let go of what no longer
serves them easily. When we are
confused about
our direction in life, there is a tendency to hold onto more
because we do not know whether it will be needed in our next
job. Once
we have clarity about
where we want to go, whether it is to a new home or a new
business, or a total career change, then it becomes clear to
us
what needs to be released, donated, or thrown out, and what
we want to keep. So
the first step in clearing clutter is to be clear about where
you are going, and what you plan to accomplish.
Have you ever said to yourself, "If I file it I will never
find it"? Or worst yet, "If
I get rid of the
information I may need it later."? Somewhere this
person may have seen or felt some regret about decisions
they have made in the past and now no longer trust
themselves to make the best decisions in the future.
Or, "I can't trust someone else to clean and file for me,
because I may never find it after they file it." That
is a trust issue. What about "I am just starting
my business, and I have so many expenses, how can I make
enough money to pay myself and an assistant to help me file?"
That is a belief about lack and never having enough.
Or the belief that we have to do everything ourselves.
Boy, I know that one. The days of the "super mom" are
over! The wise business owner delegates!
Behind the clutter may be one or a number of driving
beliefs. Once you discover what that belief is, then
you can change the belief and your experience will also
change. That is why when people clear the clutter,
they are also clearing old beliefs that no longer serve
them.
Have you heard the statement, "Life is an illusion"?
Once you believe there is enough, or you can trust yourself,
or you decide you deserve to have life be fun and easy, then
your experiences change as well. In fact, change
your belief and watch your experience change immediately!
It is that simple! If you are thinking the following
thoughts and have these beliefs, how do you think your life
would change?
"I have so much time,
everything is easy to find, and life unfolds in a perfect
flow of events for me."
"I have an abundance of time
and everything gets done quickly with time left over to
play."
"The
more I delegate the tasks I do not like, the more money I
make doing the things I enjoy and do well."
"The people, information, and
experiences come to me easily and
always at the perfect time
for my support.
"I feel good having a clean
work space and get more done quickly."
"I trust that I attract the
support I need to help me put everything
in the perfect
place."
So how do those statements feel to you when you read them?
Did you experience any resistance when you read them?
If so that is the belief you will need to work on.
Most successful business owners and managers think those
types of thoughts.
They value themselves and their time. If our words are
creative and powerful, then what are you saying about your
life, and the clutter?
For some, clutter brings attention, or sympathy and can give
the illusion you
have more work to do than you really do.
When you feel overwhelmed by clutter,
do you also feel that
you are important with lots to do, or more deserving of the
success?
Often we like to think we have worked hard for what we have
earned,
so clutter helps give us a feeling of greater effort,
and actually makes our life harder. What might you think if things came easy to you.
Would you appreciate the success as much? Is it
important to work hard so you can receive the extra pat on
the back for more effort?
Clutter can sometimes give you a false sense that you
are creating more
than you are.
Throughout history we have been shown that working hard for
something is the noble thing. When you feel
overwhelmed by clutter, do you also feel that you are more
deserving and have worked hard for what you are receiving?
What if letting go of clutter actually makes your life
easier? Would you be able to enjoy a life
that is
easy, fun, exciting, and uncomplicated? You might be
surprised to learn
that many of us resist the simple way of
life, and feel more successful when
things have been hard in
coming. Our forefathers had a desire to create an
easier life than previously experienced and because of their
intention, we are now living a much more abundant life
filled with many more blessings. I am choosing to
realize that life can be easy, and to be grateful for all
the abundance I have, and clutter does not serve me. I
love how great my offices feels when it is clean.
Let's clear the space and enjoy a life of fun!
In light of the Movie "The Secret" which is spreading like
wildfire throughout the media, recently featured in Newsweek
Magazine, the bottom line is, if you believe anything is
overwhelming then it will be, and if you believe it can be fun
and easy to achieve then that will be your reality.
For those of you who are ready to have a fun and simple life
and want an easy
way to clear the clutter, here are 3 simple
steps to make it happen easily for you!
3 Simple Steps to Clearing
Clutter...
1. Start by gathering up
all the papers on your desk. Put them in one pile.
Remove all other papers from your desk, except a stack
about 4" high,
putting extra papers in a basket or box for the moment.
2. Next start at the top of the pile and spend only
10-20 seconds on the first
sheet. Place a post-it on the paper and write the name
of the file you feel you
would best find it later. Write the file name on the
post-it and then put
the paper in a "finished by you" stack. Your work is
done, because the rest
will be up to your assistant to make the files and file
them for you! Simple!
3. If you cannot decide after 20 seconds
where to file something,
put the paper
in a "to be decided later file" and go o to the next
piece of paper
and repeat step 2.
Once you have gone through the 4" stack of papers, if you
have more papers
to sort, bring out another 4" pile from
your box and begin labeling each sheet
with a post-it as
described in Step 2.
Any papers you cannot make a decision on place in a file for
later.
If you have names and phone numbers to be put in your
contacts do not stop sorting, just put them in a
contact pile to be entered later and go to the next sheet of paper.
This is a quick way to make decisions easily and get the
filing done! Then hire someone to come into your office and
make files for all your papers that you
have already
labeled. This will be easy for them to do and you will
be able to
find everything because you gave it a file name.
If you want you can have your assistant make a list on your
computer of all the files created before placing the files
in your filing cabinet.
 Make
sure your workspace is adequate. Allow yourself plenty
of room. A "U" shape workspace
is my favorite with
files behind easily accessible and providing
additional
workspace if needed. Your workspace needs to be
clean,
spacious, with good files
to gain easy access. Never
sit with your back to the door or
with a person facing you
from behind. When you are in a
small room, make sure
the large pieces of furniture and
files are the same color
as the walls or carpet to make the room appear larger.
Remove most of the knick knacks on your main desk work area to
avoid clutter and distractions. Make sure you are
looking at something that pleases you; a window view
outdoors, or a picture of your desires in a
collage above
your desk. (My collage of things I want to attract is
just above my
computer monitor so it is easy to glance up regularly at
pictures of my dreams.) The
subconscious creates by visualizing pictures. I am
pleased I paid to have help with my filing. With a cleaner
space, I look forward to being in my office.
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The next change
in energy occurs
March 6, 2007 through April 4,2007...
In the Center
of all buildings this period is the energy that has the
potential
to increase what it is with. This energy also stands
for wealth and fame.
Since the 2007 yearly energy is separation and/or sickness
in the center
of all buildings, we will see more "letting go" during March
with the monthly
energy increasing what it is with. This area in
the center quadrant has the
strongest potential for
all of the occupants in the building because it is in the
center or "heart" of the building. This energy supports those who are planning
to move, change jobs,
or make transitions. This energy may also bring
health challenges,
or over spending, Place 50
lbs. of Metal in the center of
your building for the monthly energy in addition to what
ever your
buildings metal requirement may be, and then avoid the use of fire
in
this area to maintain health and wealth.
Use this energy this month to "let go"
of any activity,
relationship, or possession that no longer serves you.
Holding
onto energy that brings you little joy limits your
spiritual growth.
In the South enjoy power and authority this
month! If the South is an area
where you spend
lots of time, it will be an especially great period for you. This
energy
is great for business, calls are returned easily, if this is your office
or
entrance to your business then it's even better! Share your feelings with
your boss, spouse or friend
to gain support this month. Take
advantage of
the power and authority in the South quadrant this month by
spending more
time in this area if possible. No remedy is
needed for this great
monthly energy. Keep what is specific to your
building here.
In the Southwest is the
energy having the potential for creativity, love, travel,
great for academics, learning, creative writing, speaking.
With this energy
you are sure to be inspired to decorate your home or do some
creative activity.
You may also find yourself making travel plans for a great
get away, or enjoy
lots of small trips or even more out of the office activity
this month for
realtors or people who work in the field. No
remedy is needed. If you would
like to increase this creative energy add water to this
quadrant. Avoid water
if you have been instructed to use metal here in the
Southwest in your building.
In the West - Yippee!!! you may enjoy
receiving unexpected money, good
health, more visitors, and/or an increase in people
coming to your business,
or home especially if this is a doorway used
often, or place of
entertaining. Sometimes this indicates additions
to family, since it is an
expansion energy. Add fire to increase this great energy,
unless
you have
been instructed to use metal in the West quadrant of your
building. The
natural flow of good energy coming in the West during this
period is evident
with or without the fire.
In the Northwest the
energy for the month and the year magnifies what it is
with. If
this is a bedroom or front door, increase the permanent energy
remedy
already required for the Northwest specific to your building.
In the North be sure to put 50 lbs of metal here if this is your front door,
bedroom, office, or area where you spend a great deal of time.
This month
enjoy a period of delays to relax and meditate.
Take advantage of the slower
paced energy happening this month in this
area to help you become clear
on your desires. Don't force things
to happen, have patience. Avoid all fire,
water, or earth elements
in this area during this energy period. If they
re not possible
to avoid such as a kitchen cook top or a bathroom shower,
then increase the metal remedy. With the
correct amount of metal it is
possible to move forward with ease!
In
the Northeast is a greater potential to bring
money for those occupying
this quadrant this period. No
remedy is needed other than what is required
for your
personal building. Earth supports this energy
this month in the Northeast
and can be used if you have not been
instructed to use metal here.
In the East This month is the energy of
whining and complaining. Fire helps
reduce this energy.
In the Southeast: Place 50 lbs. of Metal in the
Southeast during this
monthly energy in addition to what ever your buildings metal
requirement may be, and then avoid the use of fire
in this area to maintain
health and wealth.
Use this energy this month to "let go" of any activity,
relationship, or possession that no longer serves you. This will
have a bigger
impact on you if this is your bedroom, or entrance to the building.
Use this
separation energy to move into the direction you have always been
dreaming.
It will support you in letting go of the old. Holding onto energy that brings
you little joy limits your
spiritual growth.
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