A relief to finally see the blossoms and sun!
What the Navy SEALs taught me about clutter and regret….
It is the weekend, yipee!
Despite having one of the wettest stretches of weather anyone in the Vancouver, BC area can remember (the most rain since they began keeping records!) it is wonderful to see the blossoms out and the green shoots on the trees. Winter is to our backs now, relief! I am so looking forward to warm, sunny days ahead.
New This Week
Today I am sharing some quick tips all about reducing mental and physical clutter and ushering in new energy and fresh ideas.
Spring cleaning for your mind and soul!
Whether it is a pile of papers on your desk, a jumble of never used items in your garage or a kitchen counter that has turned into a family dumping ground, these spots of clutter may be impacting you more than you think.
Physical clutter can sap your energy, energy that could be better directed towards your family, learning a new skill, play or exercise. Too much stuff can cause anxiety, while hardly worn clothes hanging in your closet can cause feelings of guilt.
Mental clutter, like stress, worry, and overwhelm, can deplete you even more AND take a toll on your physical health. New medical studies are showing strong links between stress and depression, anxiety, weight gain, diabetes, high blood pressure and strokes.
What Can I Do About Clutter?
Below you will find tips on blowing away the cobwebs (in your mind and your home!) and a three step process that Navy SEALs do to clear out regretful thoughts (and they practice deep breathing too!).
Clearing Physical Clutter
- Spend 5 minutes a day tidying only one area of your home.
- Designate a space for incoming mail / papers.
- Have a place for everything so your family knows where to put items.
- File papers immediately.
- Pick one shelf or drawer at a time to tidy.
Clearing Mental Clutter
- Take deep breaths.
- Take a brain break-exercise, go for a walk, nap.
- Ask yourself whether you really need to do those items on your ‘to do’ list.
- Get your focus off the past, instead focus on where you want to go.
- Leave ‘white space’ on the calendar for reflective time.
Think like a Navy SEAL
Navy SEALs clear out mind clutter with an ‘after action review‘, a three question process that allows them to learn from the past and do better moving forward.
The next time you find yourself caught up in regret or feelings of remorse ask yourself the following 3 questions;
- What was suppose to happen?
- What actually happened?
- What would I do differently next time?
They ask themselves these questions then they move on. They don’t waste time and energy dwelling on the past, instead they clear that mental clutter quickly and get on with things.
Passion Dream Challenge starts April 10th!
If you would like more information on systems and tools for clearing mental and physical clutter and creating more spaciousness and ease in your life then be sure to sign up for my FREE de-clutter challenge that starts this Monday, April 10th.
Each morning for 7 days you will receive a short, fun video in your in-box, in which I will share with you your daily de-clutterring ‘mission’. This mission will showcase one system or technique I use to vanquish overwhelm and mess.
You don’t have to do anything interactive with this challenge- you can save the videos, watch them at your leisure and try out these mind and soul cleansing tools in your own time!
Sign up for the free Passion Dream Challenge HERE
Hope you can get outside this weekend and take in those blossoms!
xo
Eliz
7 Day Passion Dream De-Clutterring Challenge
