Latest Construction Forum Topics:

  • As satellites are added and removed from the GPS system in the future, how does my GPS device system adapt? (4 posts)
  • Why do I have to wait 30 days to apply Thompsons water sealer to my new deck? (6 posts)
  • Need a new mattress - any advice? (9 posts)
  • Heating argument ;(? (5 posts)
  • DO these match? (6 posts)
  • Where can I find cheap modern/retro furniture? (7 posts)
  • wiring a celing fan and a light fixture I switched places whith each other.? (3 posts)
  • Living room decor? (7 posts)
  • polyurethane on a "wood" laminate floor?? (5 posts)
  • Contemporary Paint Color HELP!!!!? (4 posts)
  • Am I in a timewarp? (7 posts)
  • If I plug an outlet strip into a surge protector, will all of its outlets (including the RJ-11) be protected? (3 posts)
  • What color should I paint my room? (18 posts)
  • When I upgrade my propane tank from the old style P.O.L valve to the new acme type, will my heater still fit? (3 posts)
  • I just had a new liner and wedding cake stairs installed. The liner has large wrinkles around the stairs.? (2 posts)
  •  

    Exhaustion = Procrastination

    I”Ēve mentioned this before, and I will keep on mentioning it. One of the biggest blocks stopping you from getting your house decluttered is the mental stumbling that you have.

    You know, the one where you look at the mess your house is in and feel exhausted. This is the habit of most clutter bugs and something that will stop them from even starting the decluttering process. This means that it is also decluttering pitfall, so watch out.

    Personally speaking, this mental apathy and the exhaustion you feel, both equate to procrastination. You take one look at the clutter and do everything in your power to not declutter.

    The last thing that you want do is to tackle this overwhelmingly large project, and besides where would you start and when would it all end?

    There”Ēs nothing more exhausting for a clutter bug than going through the list of things that needs to be done.

    Just sorting through the clutter in your mind is something along the lines of a Herculean effort and when you even think about applying all that physical energy you become exhausted.

    So how do you get over it? A little will power and a bribe usually works best! Yes, you will probably have to bribe yourself with the promise of that little something you”Ēve been denying yourself for sometime now.

    It”Ēs always that first little spurt of getting yourself going that takes the most energy. It”Ēs actually a law of physics I think, Newton”Ēs first law to be exact.

    To get a stationary object (that”Ēs you), to move, a force will first need to be applied to it (that”Ēs your will power). Once started, the object will then continue until another force is exerted to stop it.

    I think that I”Ēve mangled the actual words but the sentiment still remains. To get yourself started on decluttering you will need to have a kick start, but once you start you will most likely find that you like the results and continue for a goodly while.

    For most people however, the kick start comes in the form of a shock, or a need of some sort. They needed to be jolted out of their complacency before they can even begin to contemplate decluttering.

    In my case it took breaking my leg and having to live with my clutter surrounding me in all its glory. Oh, and in earlier days, it was the thought of my mother coming over!

    The whole bribing myself thing didn”Ēt work for me, because I ultimately ended up getting my bribe without doing the work!

    Sponsored Ads:

    Related Articles:

    Also In This Category:

    Currently Online :

    9 member(s), 31 guest(s):
    BetterYou, CarpetShark, Chancer, DawnsAwaken, Eddy, Elgan, Helen, Kara, PrehistoricSwimmer, Ask Jeeves, Crawler.de, Gigabot, Google, Archive.org, MSN.com, Nutch, Cobion.com, Slurp

    Search :

    No comments yet
    Categories: Tenant Screening Declutter your Home List Building Decorate Your Home Porches Decks How to Start Your Own Cellar Kitchen Care Home Inspection Boo-Boos Paint Tips For Your Home Bathroom Accessories Waterfront Property Air Purifiers Vacuum Cleaners Waterfront Property Swimming Pools Sell Your House Roofing Power Tools Energy Efficient Home Excavation Equipment Metal Detector Alternative Energy Ceiling Fans Mini Blinds Home Security Excavation Equipment Home Improvement Carpet Pool Accessories Carport Home Makeover Lighting Construction Management Windows Water Treatment Solar Energy Shipping Security Roofing Remodeling Patio Mattress Home Refinancing Home Inspector Home DIY Generators Garage Remodeling Excavation Machines Chandelier Bathroom Accessories Alarm Systems Woodworking Termites Siding Rugs Home Security Realtor Real Estate Moving Relocation Window Blinds Kitchen Remodeling Flooring Buying A New Home