October 2011 Blog Posts (4)

I was trying to decide what to pick up next that would be fairly quick and easy and I tripped over them!

A pile of books that I had meant to give away.

In the give away box they go, I'm one more eyesore and nagging to do out of the way and finished!

Today I cleared a bunch of jam jars that I had left over from doing some canning from the counter - along with the lids they total more than 12 and a big cluttery eyesore off of the counter in under 5 minutes to boot!

I'm starting to see that there is a major goal or result that I am looking for at the end of the 12 days - to take down the level of disorganization around here so that it is easier to function when I am busy.

How about you?

Up bright and early and did my 12 for 12 in my closet sorting old bedding etc.

I had planned to do papers but it was there and I was there and next thing I knew I was sorting and getting rid of a pile.

Now I want to paint my shelves!

That will be great added incentive to keep clearing them.

Something else I'm noticing is that I am being more mindful around the house and getting back to doing my…

Today I started a new program called 12 for 12.

Put away, throw away or give away 12 things every day for the next 12 days.

I decided to work on my desk because that has been causing me the most problems lately.

The best news is that it inspired me to do a lot more than 12 items, I cleared it off!

One more pile to go and my desk will be finished.

I can't wait. After that I am going to continue in my office.

I'm finding now that I'm working I am too…