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By: tsd

tsd — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 03:59:26 +0000

Thank you. So many people have criticized me for thinking in the manner you described. Thanks for reminding me that I am not crazy.

By: Kate

Kate — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:23:01 +0000

There’s a post I read a few months ago on Little Red Suit (http://littleredsuit.com/2007/07/09/forget-multitasking-if-you-can-%e2%80%93-five-tips-for-getting-stuff-done/) that was very meaningful to me in terms of the to-do list. Your bit about having things like “Recruiting” on your list reminded me of Tiffany’s point of making to-do list items with verbs (i.e. Recruiting becomes Recruit ten people this month)

Now I feel like going to clean up my desk space.

By: Rebecca Thorman

Rebecca Thorman — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 00:59:19 +0000

@ t h rive – Glad it could help! It was cathartic for me to write too ;)

@ Scott Williamson – you’re speaking my language. I recently read about the rule that a paper shouldn’t pass your desk twice. And I just though, yeah, right.

@ belen – interesting. My home often gets messy because I don’t spend a lot of time there. I once learned about fung shui, but not enough to comment on why we both have split personalities :)

@ Kathy – Clutter-free freaks unite!

@ Daylle – Ah, I think I need to read your book. Just reading your comment made me feel more relaxed that you were getting so much done!

@ The Mighty Atom – I wouldn’t call his cool toys clutter…

@ Ruy – Loved how you phrased this. Thanks for your comment.

@ Roy Dotson – Yes, cleaning and organizing gets me in the mood to kick butt too!

By: Ray Dotson

Ray Dotson — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 16:02:53 +0000

A great article and some great points made in the comments, as well. Personally, I find the act of cleaning up and organizing to be cathartic and a perfect way to kick start flagging motivation.

By: Ruy

Ruy — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 13:27:05 +0000

It makes perfect sense! Take away all the “loud ” distractions rather than continue trying to ignore them.
Then the mind will be able to hear the whispers of the soul.

By: The Mighty Atom

The Mighty Atom — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 22:56:37 +0000

Some of us find clutter inspiring, like this guy:
http://www.exeter.edu/news_and_events/news_events_10121.aspx

By: Daylle Deanna Schwartz

Daylle Deanna Schwartz — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 17:22:49 +0000

I strongly agree with what you said Rebecca! As a writer, I have papers up the wazoo from inteviews to research. I’m a stuff person. But periodically I must clear everything and put whatever I don’t throw out into a folder or wherever it should live. In my books I recommend that when you feel out of control–clean and organize. It always works for me. Things aren’t going well. I’m feeling down. Gettin’ a little scared. So I stop and purge. That helps me to feel I’m taking back control over my life, and transfers into other areas.

I also find that when I write a list of things to do, especially what I consider the “nasty ones,” it’s easier to focus on my writing. I just called my cable company about an issue I’ve been putting off and feel revved that it’s done, no longer weighing me down and crossed off my list.

With the end of the year coming soon, I’m also beginning my yearly massive apartment purge, where I go through every nook and cranny to get rid of anything I don’t really need and clean every inch. It’s a wonderful way to begin a new year and leaves room for more goodies to enter my life.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 15:32:28 +0000

OH! I love to hear I am not alone in the wannabe clutter free world! I can not stand clutter. Everything has a place! Happy Thanksgiving to you!

By: belen

belen — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 11:15:15 +0000

amen, amen, amen! thanks for the article – you’re so right and so zen… first rule of fung shui is unclutter your life – i needed to be reminded. i’ve been in such a funk for so long and my immediate surroundings show it. but my office doesn’t – what’s up with that? I can organize, keep stuff tidy and put stuff away, at the office but not at home – am i suffering dual personalities (?)