May 9, 2008

• Decluttering Project: Days 3 & 4

  Day 3:
  I was so physically exhausted and in pain that I chose to rest and recuperate rather than continue on full force.  I was able to maintain my new standards:  clear countertops, washed dishes, trash to the dumpster, clear kitchen floor, wiped down dining table, and clear play table.  So, I think it was a good day.

  Day 4:
  Still aching, but in a lot less pain, I decided to focus on how I’m going to finish this project by myself.  I decided that rather than pushing myself as hard as the pro was pushing I need to slow down and take it a step at a time.  My body is just not prepared to do 8 hours of manual labor every day.

  My goals are as follows:

  1. Fill one lawn & leaf bag each day with clutter and take it to the dumpster along with the daily household trash.
  2. Work in one small area at a time until it is finished before moving on to the next area.
  3. Maintain my new standards for the areas that are already decluttered and clean.
  4. Create new standards for the areas that I’m clearing as they emerge.
  5. Make sure each and every item has a permanent home of its own that is convenient to its use.

  I’m sure that the pro would like me to get it done faster/sooner than one bag a day, but the way I see it, progress is progress.  If I tried to keep up with her intensity, I would quit out of sheer exhaustion.  I know now that I can accomplish this, that it’s not as hard as it looks (and it looks really hard).  So as long as I keep moving forward every single day,  I know I will get it done.

  From my home to yours,
  Andrea

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