“Sometimes it’s the smallest decisions that can change your life forever” – Keri Russell
With every step, change happens. Every step counts, even baby steps. People struggle with disorganization, sometimes silently until those nagging thoughts get you in action. Nagging thoughts like – I can’t live this way anymore, I used to be organized, I don’t know what’s happened?, what happened to my home?, I need some help!, or I can’t do this alone. These thoughts generate actions which result in one of the first steps in change.
Just acknowledging the thoughts can be a breakthrough for some, which indicates awareness! Then the inquiry of finding the “right ” person to help. Right meaning the person who will support you in taking these steps. It might be sharing these thoughts with others or asking other people, which entails revealing what you may be embarrassed to talk about. Or, taking the time to search the web. Getting up the guts to email or call a professional organizer. Then comes spilling your guts to them, even though you feel ashamed, or embarrassed yet relieved afterward. Then clearing time in your busy schedule to make an appointment. Next, working hand in hand on a scheduled day with this person. Listening and being open to their suggestions. Purging items you never thought you would or could! Allowing these once called treasures to leave your premises, even that same day! Feeling pleased with the results of your hard work. Maybe even planning another work session to do more.
So you see, many steps have been taken. They add up quickly and often are not even acknowledged. Usually these distressful feelings color your view enough that self acknowledgment isn’t there. Now is the time to recognize what steps you have taken. To pat yourself on the back for your hard work, commitment and taking action. Even in the face of fear or humiliation. You have now transformed your home , your space and ultimately yourself.
Who likes change? Most people don’t. The process of organization is ultimately all about change. Ironically, if you have taken all these steps you’ve already embarked into the unknown. New possibilities are awaiting you!
“CHANGE ALWAYS COMES BEARING GIFTS” – Price Pritchett
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