This was originally published in April, 2009.

Getting bogged down with stuff? Me too. It’s no secret that I love simplicity, decluttering and organizing but I’m by no means perfect in any of these regards. In fact things are starting to pile up around the house and I feel that there is stuff everywhere. But I’ve accepted that these things come and go in cycles and require periodic reworking.

I love getting rid of things either through donating, recycling or, if there’s no other option, just throwing it out. When I donate something I love the thought of my tiny treasure maybe helping someone else. I also really like all the space it creates when the item is finally gone. I feel like I can take a deep breath, I’m more relaxed and the world is right again.

If you’ve been feeling a little overwhelmed by all of the stuff piling up around you then join me in a purge this weekend. It won’t take long, it won’t hurt and it’ll be just a tiny step closer to where you want to be.

7 things. That’s it. It’s totally up to you which 7 you want to start with. Here are some ideas that you can use to inspire you to get started.

• Papers. Recycle, where appropriate, fliers, computer print-outs, brochures, old magazines, scrap papers, lists, manuals, news papers etc. If you have a pile of papers in the corner of the room somewhere now is the time to get rid of it! If you can easily come by this information again toss it and with the vastness of the internet there should be very little that you actually need to keep.
• Medicine and cosmetics. Medicine does have an expiry date. Take a minute to go through your medicine cabinet and purge all expired pills, cough medicine, ointments, make-up, and creams. If you have expired prescription medication consider taking it to a pharmacy to have them properly disposed of.
• Clothes. With summer just around the corner now’s a great time to go through all your winter clothes as you get ready to put them into storage. If those jeans are too tight, you don’t like the way that shirt fits then donate it to your local thrift store. There are many people that could benefit greatly from your generosity.
• Shoes. Pulling out the summer shoes is a great time to take stock of what you have. Do you have any pairs that are particularly ratty, uncomfortable to wear, impractical, or that you just don’t like? If yes, then there’s no reason to hang on to them they are just taking up precious space.
• Multiples. If you have multiple items that you really only need one of consider getting rid of the extra one. Donate it, sell it, regift it or just give it to someone who could use it.  If you have 2 mice (mouses?) for the computer do you really need 2? Do you really need 5 mixing bowls or 10 tupperware containers without their appropriate lids? If not keep what you need or use and get rid of the rest.
• Broken items. If you have items that are broken and in need of repair either set them aside to be  fixed and DO IT and failing that get rid of them! Don’t keep them for parts or for any other excuse you use to justify the item collecting dust on your shelf…GET RID OF IT!
• Travel sized anything. I was guilty of collecting these too. I travelled a lot for work and everytime I stayed at a hotel I would bring home the tiny travel bottles of shampoo, conditioner and lotion. I always had the intention of taking it with me the next time I travelled or to give to guests when they stayed at our place. Know what? The next time I travelled there were more tiny bottles in the hotel room so I didn’t need my stash and in terms of overnight guests…how often did we have guests stay over? Not that often, and if they did I never gave them the tiny bottles to use. So if you are a collector of tiny beauty products and they are unused and still good consider rounding them all up and dropping off at a local women’s shelter. Instead of taking up precious cupboard space you could make a huge difference to someone who really needs it.
• Cups and mugs. If your kitchen cupboards are overloaded take stock of what you’ve got. If you absolutely can not part with any of your glassware consider moving some to a different location. Be realistic with what you use on a daily basis if that’s 4 mugs, 2 glasses and a cup then perhaps keep 6 mugs, 4 glasses and 2 cups in your kitchen cupboards and store the rest in a storage closet or bin. If your cupboards are over crowded you increase the chances of breaks or chips and you’ll end up having to throw them out anyway.
• Stationary. Just like the travel sized goodies, I used to collect pens as well. If you have a million and one pens it’s a good idea to go through each and every one to make sure that they write and if not through it out! Then keep just a few of those that actually work. Choose pens or pencils that write well, feel nice in your hand and that you enjoy using. The rest can go!
• Furniture. This is a bit of biggie and will take a bit more effort to get done but if there’s a chair, a table or an ottoman that just isn’t working for you get rid of it! I’m quite certain it’s not making you happy and is taking up room that you could be putting to better use.
• Knick-knacks. We all have little bits and pieces kicking around the house whether it be wall hangings or decorative vases. Decide if they really need to be out on display and if not, do you really need them? After a while items tend to blend into the background and we don’t really notice them any more. Pay attention as you scan a room, what is unnecessarily taking up space? Can you do without it? If so get rid of it.

So this weekend take a look around, determine what’s bugging you the most and take action. Clean a junk drawer, simplify a bookshelf, organize your home office or declutter your kitchen cupboards. The thing to remember is keep it simple, make it quick, choose 7 things and get them out of the house! You might find that once you start you may get the “bug” and end up purging more than you initially set out to do which is fantastic! But if it’s not easy, as it isn’t for a lot of people, start small and if you can at least do 7 you’re off to a great start!

So what things are you going to purge this weekend? Let me know by following me on twitter or leaving a comment below.

See also:

Tips For Creating A Gift Wrap Station

Spring Cleaning Food: Use Up The Old, Make Way For The Fresh

Got Books? Tips To Decluttering and Organizing Your Personal Library

Eliminate Clutter Part 1: The Cost of Clutter and Where Does it Come From?

Photo courtesy of: el patojo

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Our accomplishments are varied and as diverse as we are. No one accomplishment is better than any other. We’re at very different stages of our lives and we’ve all worked hard to get to where we are. And I’m proud of everyone of them as well!

So where are you at in your life? Do you find yourself saying “I can’t do it”, when it should actually be “I don’t want to do it”? Do you look down your nose at people who should be doing more because they have “so much potential”? Before you get too critical of  others and what they are or aren’t doing remember it could be by choice.

When it comes to yourself, quiet your inner critic. If you want to do something go for it. Don’t talk yourself out of it before you even start. I worked hard on silencing mine during the creation of Listbean. Negative thoughts kept going round and round in my head and I’m glad now that I didn’t listen since Listbean is being really well received.

You may be pleasantly surprised if you rid these four little words from your vocabulary.

What amazing things do you want to do that are currently being squashed by these negative thoughts?

See also:

From a Planner to a Doer

Dream Big And Put It Out There

‘Just Do It’: The ONLY Way To Overcome Procrastination and Be Happier For It

Photo courtesy of: Sara *Eloise*

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Listbean? What the heck is that?

Listbean is a site that is completely free and packed with value adding pre-populated checklists.

Now, before you roll your eyes and say “oh great another checklist site” let me share with you how Listbean is different and how it will be *the* checklist source online.

Benefits of Listbean:

• Checklists are great but it’s sometimes tough to know where to start. Well, we’ve done the hard part of pulling the lists together. You can use the lists as is or as inspiration to create your own personalized checklists.
• It’s annoying to have to rewrite checklists you use frequently. With Listbean you don’t have to do that. When you create an account,  you can customize any of the lists you see on the site, save them and come back time and time again. Awesome.
• Be more efficient, effective and deliberate in everything you do. With checklists addressing a lot of what you need right at your finger tips you can just get on with what needs to get done. A little work up front can save you several minutes several times a month or year.
• Don’t find what you’re looking for? Create your own. There are two ways to create your lists from scratch and have them appear on Listbean. 1) Submit a suggestion via the Feedback form using the Feedback tab at the top left of each page. 2) Add it yourself. Once you’ve customized a list on Listbean you are given the option to add your own list from scratch to save in your lists. Easy right?
• Listbean has a very simple design. It was custom designed to be simple, sleek and easy to use. Give it a try and if you have any suggestions or feedback please submit it using the feedback form via the feedback tab at the top left of each page.

That’s it really, it’s pretty simple and straight forward. I invite you all to check it out and I hope it becomes a valuable resource for you.

Decluttering – How To Get Started

There was one question I received last week that fits in perfectly with the launch of Listbean today. Julie asked:

“Any advice on decluttering? I really want to declutter and then I look at the all the stuff and become overwhelmed and frozen.”

First of all let me reassure you Julie that you are not alone! I’ve been there, I still get there from time to time. Here are some things that help to thaw me out and just get started.

1. Begin with the end in mind. Before you jump right in have a clear picture in your mind as to what you want the space to look like, what you will use it for and how it will make you feel. By doing this you’re already making a mental picture of what belongs in a room, closet, desk etc … and it makes starting a little bit easier.

2. Start small. My advice wouldn’t be to tackle the whole house at once, not even an entire room at once. I would suggest starting in one corner, a desk, or a shelf. Get it to a state that you are truly happy with and only then should you move onto another area. It’s been my experience that doing a little bit over a large area leaves me feeling dissatisfied and extremely overwhelmed. I don’t feel as though I’ve made much progress as there’s nothing finished, nothing to stare longingly at and think “aaaah that’s better”. So start small but the key is to start!

3. What goes out should stay out. Typically you create three piles when you embark on any decluttering mission.

• To keep
• To donate
• To toss

When you’ve decided on what to toss or what to donate put the items in a box or a bag and immediately move them out of your house. Store them in the garage, trunk of your car or anywhere else so you won’t be tempted to rummage through the boxes and save items. Once you’ve decided they are no longer welcome in your home, keep them out!

This is how we have approached decluttering at our place. There are a number of different strategies I’m sure so if you’ve found something else that works for you please share it in the comments to help Julie out. For some ideas on what can be purged room by room check out the declutter room by room checklist on Listbean. (Remember to sign in to customize it or add other ideas as they come to mind.)

I hope this helps, Julie.

If you like Listbean please share it on your favorite social networking sites, or email the link to a couple of your list loving friends so we can all be awesome.

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There are a lot of things we can do to create an outside space that is inviting and comfortable. Sure you could go all out and do a complete backyard overhaul but that’s not in the cards for a lot of people – especially me

Here are 5 things you can do today to get your backyard a little bit closer to that summer time oasis you dream of.

1. Cut the grass. Whip out the lawn mower and trim the grass. Although it may be quicker to just run over the lawn and leave the clippings behind I think it actually look a bit nicer if you leave nothing behind. If you have a small enough yard use a bagger attachment for your mower or at least rake up the clippings after. Spend a bit of time going around the fence, flower beds and pathways with a weed whacker (or yes a pair of scissors) and finish the job.

2. Pull weeds. Flower beds and rocky areas look their best when there are no weeds to be found. Spend some time pulling the big obvious ones and then move onto the smaller ones. I find using a hoe is the easiest and quickest way to weed a flower bed. It’s fast and it really saves my back.

3. Instant color with flowers. If you’re free and clear of the frost date (ours is coming soon yay!) then plant some brightly colored flowers in prominent areas through out your yard. If gardens aren’t your thing or if you’d rather save the space for vegetables consider a few flower pots filled with annuals placed where you spend most of your time outside.

4. Wildlife. As I type this I can hear a dozen or more birds chirping away outside. It’s lovely. Wildlife is what brings a yard to life IMHO. Hang a couple of bird feeders in a tree and set up a bird bath. It won’t take long for them to figure out where the food is and become regular visitors. Do a bit of research on which flowers attract butterflies and plant some of these. Before you know it your yard and garden will be teeming with life.

5. Light it up. Make a fire pit, light some tiki torches or string up some patio lights whatever it is lighting can help set the mood and create a very welcoming environment. One of my favorite ideas is half filling a few glass jars with sand, rocks or rice and putting tea lights in them. Use some wire and hang them from tree limbs or hooks, or simply set them on your patio table, deck railing or stairs for nice soft glow.

These are just a few easy things that you can do today to make getting outside even more enjoyable.

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How can we make summer last a little longer? Well slowing down and having the presence of mind to take it all in is a good way to ensure you savor every moment. One way I do this is through the camera lense. I love taking pictures. Pictures capture a moment in time that when looked at later can envoke all sorts of feelings. Happiness, sadness, love, tranquility there are a ton of feelings that can resurface from a single photograph.

Here are some ideas of things you can take pictures of this summer to help you remember the beauty and joy of the season.

1. Family. Enlist a friend or a non-immediate family member to take a family portrait. I know for me, I get so focused on capturing my kid’s milestones that I am rarely in front of the camera. Make an effort this summer to get a really nice group picture. (Notice this is the one picture that is missing from my collection here … this summer for sure!)

2. Feet. All winter our feet are stuffed into socks and crammed into boots or slippers. Summer is when our feet are free! They take us far, they enjoy the sand, the grass, and the water. Remember how these feel and take a pic of your toes in the sand, gripping the grass or being licked by waves. My fave is chubby baby feet in the grass, they just look so cute.


3. Flowers. If you’re like most people you have a favorite flower. Mine happens to be any kind of lilly. I just love em! If it’s not done correctly a picture of a flower can get lost in the noise of the back ground. Most digital cameras these days have a macro feature that allows you to get in really close and take a very specific shot. I would suggest that if you don’t know how to use this feature on your camera take 10 minutes to do, so you’ll be hooked!

4. Vegetables or fruits. If you have a garden – big, small, patio or container, it doesn’t matter, get up close and personal with what you’ve produced. Strawberries, beans, peas, carrots, tomatoes anything goes. Don’t forget about the innards, sometimes that’s where the most interesting bits are.


5. Bugs. Bugs are often overlooked when it comes to exploring the beauty of the world around us. Get creative with what you take pictures of and experiment with different angles, head on vs. a picture from above. Ladybugs, spiders, grasshoppers, earthworm or whatever kind of bug you happen upon when you’ve got your camera out and ready. Don’t put yourself in danger just to get a really cool shot. Pictures of the most poisonous, venomous or deadly animals are probably best left to the professionals.

6. Clouds.There always seems to be a few days each year when the clouds are amazing. Building up to a storm they can be dark, ominous and towering yet on other days they can be whispy, look like popcorn or “Simpson” clouds. Clouds are perhaps the easiest thing to take pictures of as they are almost always abstract anyway.


7. Birds. Last year we set up a bird feeder right outside our livingroom window. Each morning my eldest son puts out food for the birds and then we sit and wait. It doesn’t take the birds long once they figured out our routine. With a little patience and some strategic positioning there are some good photos of birds to be had.



8. Muddy hands. If you and your famly love to garden capture it with a picture of muddy hands, gardening tools strewn about the yard or rubber boots left on the porch.










9. Priceless moments. To capture some of these you really need to be right ready with the camera as they tend not to last and they are usually spontaneous. (This is my littlest peanut who was a tad less than impressed that we were inside smiling at him while he was outside in the rain … )










10. Neighbourhood goodies. If you go for a walk around the neighbourhood or a park take your camera with you. There’s a lot of beauty and character in everyday things. Look around, is the sidewalk you walk on old, made of cobblestones or blocks? Is there an abandond farm house close by with a window to the field behind it? What about an old mailbox, a swingset or a park bench? There are a million things you could be taking pics of you just need to see them






11.The epitome of summer. Beach balls, picnics, beach umbrellas, sprinklers, swimming pools and BBQs all designed to bring people together and have fun. Pull out the camera and go crazy.




Get low, stand on chairs, get close or back waaaaay up, tilt the camera, angle it up experiment and have fun. Make a point of printing out your best photographs and hang them in your home so you can remember the summer warmth and fun even when it’s a bit chilly outside. Hang pictures of fruit and vegetables in your kitchen to brighten things up, put the family portrait in your bedroom and the fun, brightly colored ones in the family room. You are only limited by your imagination.

See also:

Keeping It Short And Sweet: 3 Tips To Taking Better Pictures

The World Around You Is An Amazing Place – Take Time To See It

Gratitude Journal: 30 Days To Happiness

Making Summer Last Through Pictures is a post from: Serene Journey

It’s been a wild past couple of weeks (okay not really) but the flu and colds have been running through the house. We’ve been laying low and taking care of each other but this cold thing is certainly overstaying  it’s welcome. This week we’ve decided enough is enough and we’re going on the attack.

This weekend  my husband and I got back into the doing habit and built a fence and a gate to keep the kids away from the pool. After two years on the old to-do list the baby gate was taken down and the fence/gate went up. It looks awesome, if I do say so myself. It was a beautiful weekend to be working outside and although we felt like crap we plodded along.

On the bright side of getting sick, it’s coincided nicely with cleanse week hosted by my friend Lisa at Well Grounded Life.

I have never done a body cleanse before and I actually had every intention of doing one a couple of weeks ago but sickness set in and I just gave into it. I’m a little nervous about how difficult a cleanse will be. But, I know with Lisa as a guide it’ll be great.

Cleanse week is a companion to Lisa’s book called the Real Food Cleansing eBook. I can’t tell you how pumped I am to get my mojo flowing again, so this cleanse series couldn’t have come at a better time.

The Real Food Cleansing Guide is 45 pages jam packed with great information on:

• why we need a cleanse
• how to plan a cleanse
• how to determine which cleanse is best for you
• and what you can expect from your cleanse

There is an additional 17 pages that include sample cleanses, recipes so you’re not struggling with “what do I eat?” – this was my biggest problem. Lisa has created a cleansing action plan worksheet to help you keep track of your goals, the type and length of the cleanse, and a menu plan so it’s all there waiting for you each day. I particularly love this last point since there’s no scrambling and trying to figure out what I’m going to eat!

I love Lisa’s home at Well Grounded Life, unbeknownst to her she’s always getting me to try new foods. Kale and quinoa are among the new foods that have entered our home thanks to Lisa. Now she’s bring on the body cleanse and as I said it couldn’t have come at a better time.

I’m hoping this week will help me kick this cold for good, feel energized, improve my skin and just feel healthier overall. I hope you’ll join me for cleanse week with Lisa, you can grab your copy of Real Food Cleanse eBook here and jump in. Even if you aren’t interested in doing a cleanse I still recommend checking out Lisa’s blog it really is an awesome place!

Have you ever done a body cleanse? What was your experience?

Photo courtesy of: maistora

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I’m very excited to be able to introduce you to Serene Journey’s very first sponsor! The folks over at Simplify 101 are lovely and really know their stuff. You can check them out by following any of the links in this post and you will see them all month long over on the right as part of our featured resources.

Here’s more information about what they have to offer:

There’s a new way to get organized! It’s online. It’s effective. And it’s fun! It’s simplify 101’s online organizing workshops. Rich with content and student interaction, these workshops give you everything you need to get your next organizing project done! If you’re a visual learner you’ll love the online photo gallery and written lesson materials. If you learn best by listening, the audio lessons are just for you—listen online or download the files to your MP3 player. If you learn best by doing—you’ll thrive in these action-oriented workshops. With clear-cut lesson content and bite-sized actions steps, every workshop gives you the chance to implement what you learn by organizing an area in your home. Plus, the private workshop forum and direct access to your instructor ensures you have the information, ideas, accountability, and motivation you need to get organized—and love your results when you’re done!

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There were 28 of you who shared your awesome thing and the winner of the signed copy of Neil’s book The Book of Awesome is:

Sheila who shared:

It is awesome to be able to watch my daughter do or say the funniest thing right when I am feeling down and need a lift.

Congratulations Sheila!

If you aren’t Sheila but would still like to grab a copy of The Book of Awesome you can do so at Amazon simply by following the link (it’s still on sale for 11.69).

Also, if you haven’t been to Neil’s blog yet I highly recommend you check it out.

Thanks again everyone for entering!

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When I think of those words I usually think of a toddler, pre-teen or even a teenager who hasn’t got their way. These are pretty typical responses for people who haven’t got the emotional maturity of adults.

But wait, you’re how old?

Yes, tantrums, pouting and emotional blackmail are not just for babies anymore. If you have ever been on the receiving end of an adult tantrum or pout fest then you know what I’m talking about. If it’s your child, parent, or sibling who often behaves in these ways there are some things you can do to cope and not get sucked into their drama.

1. Don’t take it personally. Easier said than done I know. Remember that you can’t control how others act, react or deal with issues. You can only control how you react or respond to what they are doing or how they are treating you. Distance yourself from what’s going on take a breather and then respond in a manner that allows you to stay true to yourself.

2. Don’t be a door mat. People only do what they can get away with. If you allow someone to treat you poorly or disrespect you or loved ones they will continue to do it. As tough as it is you need to confront the person and let them know you will not tolerate their behavior any more. This is best done when you’ve had time to calm down, organize your thoughts and are able to speak calmly, not when you’re in the thick of it.

3. Don’t be afraid to walk away. If you are being treated poorly or disrespected don’t be afraid to walk away. It may be really difficult especially if you don’t want to rock the boat but by walking away you are sending a very clear message that you will not tolerate their behavior. It may be awkward at first but given enough time they’ll get the picture.

4. Don’t be part of the problem. If a three year old was having a tantrum because you said no to him having a cookie and then you give it to him just to quiet him, you end up rewarding him for the tantrum. Same principle applies to the adult tantrum. If you comply with their “demands” or bend over backwards to get them to stop pouting you are rewarding their behavior. It’s easy to say but much harder to do. No one likes to be ignored by someone they love and most of us would do anything to get them to talk to us again. But by doing that “anything” you are telling the other person that it’s okay to manipulate me to get what you want.

If you’ve been putting up with someone’s adult tantrums for a while then it’s pretty obvious that you love them dearly. I’m pretty sure you wouldn’t tolerate it from a co-worker or casual acquaintance. In any event you need to stand up for yourself if you are to put an end to this behavior.

A note to those of you having adult tantrums, be they on the road in your car, at the airport or in line at customer service, the tantrums are really unbecoming.

See also:

Get Rich, Stay Rich – Emotional Bank Accounts

How To Be The Person You Want To Be

Being A Rebel: Is It Killing Your Happiness?

Photo courtesy of: jumer

The Adult Tantrum is a post from: Serene Journey

The thing with planning is that it doesn’t really get you anywhere. Don’t get me wrong it’s important to plan, within reason. But when planning is all you ever do you get now where.

Why do we like to plan so much? From what I see planners love to dream, they follow their thoughts to the finish line where the outcome is exactly what they wanted. It’s fun to live in this space because when you are exempt from reality you can become really successful. Problem: pretend success doesn’t pay the bills.

I had the intention of becoming more of a doer in 2010. It was one of the habits I set out to form at the beginning of the year. Although I’m getting better, I still get sucked back into planning mode quite often (cos it’s fun!). There is a technique I came across recently which I think is brilliant and has helped me tremendously in forming the “doing habit”. It’s simple and consists of only three steps.

• Learn
• Build
• Measure

I learned of this idea from Eric Ries of Startup lessons learned. This site is certainly business focused, but it occurred to me after, these same three steps can be applied to anything really.

You start with an idea, implement it as quick as you can, analyse the results and repeat.

You can jump in at what ever stage you happen to be in and get going. The key here is small changes implemented quickly and the results quantified. Everything you do should be to further your knowledge about what you want to do, be it starting a company, a hobby, tackling spring cleaning or developing a product.

The idea here is to move through the cycle quickly so that you can move onto the next thing or stage so that you can get something else done and so on and so on. You’re essentially building processes and seeing what worked, what didn’t what could be refined and tweaked so that next time you’re better at it, quicker and more efficient. This whole process keeps you moving forward one small, deliberate step at a time.

Here are some projects that I’m currently applying this method to. Thanks to the wonders of this feedback loop I’ve been making some lovely progress.

• Monthly newsletter at Serene Journey to keep you in the loop about what goes on behind the scenes here.
• A new online venture is finally coming out of the planning and development phase and heading into the implementation phase.
• My garden and yard is starting to look fantastic.
• After nearly 2 years our bedroom is painted and our flooring is in.
• My online course for working with people to help create a life that rocks (no matter what your age! ) is finally getting out of my head and starting taking shape. – Very excited about this one.

It’s tough when you have so many things on the go all at once but by keeping the steps small and getting through the cycle as quickly as I can all the projects are advancing.

To be honest it’s a bit scary. For a planner to actually be doing is tough, at least for me. I’m constantly second guessing myself and I’m full of self doubt but as I continue it’s actually becoming easier.

If you’ve been in a similar position what techniques have you used to develop the doing habit?

See also:

Experiment With Life (& a thanks to Mianne)

How I Keep Things Moving Merrily Along

What If You Could Do Anything?

Dream Big And Put It Out There

Photo courtesy of: lintmachine

From a Planner to a Doer is a post from: Serene Journey