Comments on: If it bothers you, change it!

By: Laura

Laura — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 19:21:51 +0000

My craft room is horrible. I can’t even walk in there. Last night I had a scrapbooking night at my house which was supposed to have a couple of ladies but they all cancelled. Every time I went into my room to find something I couldn’t find it. I actually ordered something from stampin up that I already had (a pair of scissors). and then I found it after I got the new pair. Last night I looked for one of my punches and the jumbo handle for the stampin wheel and guess what? It’s missing. I don’t know where to even start to get rid of all the clutter I have accumulated in the 10 years I’ve been scrapping. My other problem is I don’t have much free time as my calendar is booked big time. I really need to just set a timer and tackle that room a little each day.

By: Kim

Kim — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 17:36:47 +0000

My Friend – you never cease to bring a smile to my face…you are such a joy to witness at work. You know I love your blog, and although I am more the reno-bug than the organizational-bug, you have helped me in so many small ways. Since reading your blog this past year, when I look back over the time, I would say you have influenced me in a way that has changed “how” I live and think about things. You are truly an inspiration to other people which I know is your primary purpose and heart work. When I read how other people are inspired by you, and how you affect their lives I am amazed. What you are doing is working – it really is. It is one thing to be a great friend in “our land”, but to be a great friend to people in blogland – that is the greatest friend! I am blessed to know you, and honoured to call you friend! ysic, K.

By: Peg Graham

Peg Graham — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 15:37:56 +0000

I love this! I just realized that if I put things on my calender, they’ll actually get done, because I have prioratized them and gave them some importance.And…I’m not complaining about it, because I know it WILL get done on it’s scheduled day!!! Thanks!!!!

example:
*Clean desk- Thur. 12 noon
*Organize bathroom cupboards-Fri. 10am
*Plant flowers- Sat. 9am

By: Serene

Serene — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 14:54:44 +0000

Thanks for this reminder. I HAVE been complaining a lot lately :( I should just get off my butt and get moving!

So glad to have found you!

Serene

By: BeccaM

BeccaM — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 23:24:31 +0000

I need help-desperately!!!! I love your web site and can’t wait to dig in and read everything (just found you/your site), but I wonder if privately (email) I could communicate with you concerning some issues I am having in the organizational department?

BeccaM

By: Candace (Mama Mia)

Candace (Mama Mia) — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 22:21:17 +0000

Great post Laura!! I needed to hear this. You’d be proud of me – I have a huge purge pile going to our local thrift store this weekend. I’ll be sending some of my friends over to check this post out.

By: Jason

Jason — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 22:21:12 +0000

My fridge is the biggest thing bugging me at the moment. I have tentatively scheduled it for a Friday cleaning. It needs to be cleaned out (old food etc.) and cleaned up (major wipe down.) Last weekend I did the freezer and boy does it look great, if I do say so myself.

By: Laura

Laura — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 19:15:18 +0000

Oh Michele you are exactly right! I hear that time and time again when I help clients and friends in their homes. It doesn’t take a lot of time to start noticing results with a little planning and prioritizing.

By: Michele

Michele — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 19:00:44 +0000

I am constantly amazed at how many small things there are that are annoying and easy to fix once you prioritize them. Every time I tackle one, I say to myself “Why did I live with that for so long?”

By: Queen B

Queen B — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 16:26:24 +0000

Preach it, sister!

I love this post. Thank you. I think I’m going to print it and put it in my calendar.

I am heading straight to my daughter’s closet. I’m going to fix it.