Clutter Bomb Cleaned Up

Tonight when I could stand it no longer, I cleaned up my office.

For the last 2 months, my desk has been buried under paper and other detritus—photographs, sentimental items leftover from December, stacks of mail, copies of royalty statements, computer printouts, paid bill receipts, etc.

I'm the kind of person who cannot think clearly when my environment looks as if a clutter bomb exploded.

I spent the evening filing, reading mail and things printed from the internet, and throwing away non-essential items.

I boxed up 2022 papers, updated my accounting spreadsheet, and plan to be ready for income tax once all the statements arrive.

Despite what some may say, clutter keeps you from focusing on the present and working effectively.

If you're organizationally challenged, read any of the bestselling books about getting rid of clutter. 

One I think is good because it comes with worksheets is Cluttered Mess to Organized Success by Cassandra Aarssen. 

You can get it in paperback or spiral bound. I wouldn't advise getting it in ebook because it's simply easier to refer back to sections with a print book plus this book has the checklists and worksheets. Besides, you can put it on your bookshelf and easily get to it if you find yourself backsliding. 

It's a new year so make some new habits. Me? I'm trying to reclaim my old habits. *LOL*

TAKEAWAY TRUTH

"Every minute you spend looking through clutter, wondering where you put this or that, being unable to focus because you're not organized costs you: time you could have spent with family or friends, time you could have been productive around the house, time you could have been making money." —Jean Chatzky

Amen to that!