Many of us have an extremely annoying habit: the minute anyone walks into our home, we apologize for the condition of our home, namely being a mess. Why on earth would we do this?For me personally, there might be some toys or an abandoned drinking glass on the kitchen counter, but nothing they might fall over or need me to address for their comfort. As a result, the comment makes guests feel as if I'm searching for a compliment (when I'm not) or asking for their approval (which, again, I'm not) about the state of my home.Basically, all it does is call attention to what mess does exist.
Our homes and offices can have everything in place yet still be cluttered. Why? Some of those well-organized things are actually things we seldom use.
If you and I were to be having coffee and I asked you give me a quick list of the stressors in your life, would you know? Sure, if you are grieving, moving, or undergoing extensive home renovations, the answer would be simple but everyday life can be terribly taxing in it's own right and keep us on an ongoing unhealthy cortisol ‘high'.Santa Clara University has been generous enough to provide anyone who cares to look the "Top Ten Stress Management Techniques". To save you a few minutes, I will tell you, you can thank me later.
Ever lost the title to a vehicle or tried to find your passport the night before a big trip? Do you put off going through your mail simply because you don't know what to do with it? Paper is tough, even people who have everything else organized nicely struggle with paper.
When I was a kid I wanted to be a teacher, or lawyer, or television news reporter, depending on the day asked. Professional Organizing wasn't even a profession to choose from, yet it is a career that I find very rewarding. Other children were able to lay claim to what they wanted to "be" early on and stuck with that course into adulthood.Ideally, we would like to see our children hone into potential careers that are in line with their personalities and natural skills set.
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