Get Organized from the Inside Out: Day 4 Choice and Decisions

Intention: Choice and Decisions

Now that you have visualized your life, and felt the joy of your life when organized it is time to make some decisions about your next steps.
Professional organizers tell us that much of the clutter in our lives is a result of poor or absent decisions in any given moment.  It is when we fail to make a decision about what to do about or with something that clutter begins to build.  This is why we look at the
power of choice as a key element of being and staying organized.

The presence of a clear intention helps to guide us in each moment we are faced with a decision.  At that moment, we get to choose to check in with our intention and see if the decision we are about to make is aligned with our intention.

For example, if your intention is to keep a clear email in box, the decision to delete or save an incoming email or subscribe to another list will be determined by it's alignment with your original intention.

Mostly, this is about choosing to make a decision that is
aligned with  your values and works for the long-term.  Short-term decisions have their place, but do not truly serve a long-term plan for organizing.  And, often lead to procrastination, e.g., choosing to play when there is work to be done.  It may feel good at the moment, but add to stress as the work or thoughts pile up.

So, this is also about choosing to let go of procrastination, and make a decision to "get it done." (what ever "it" is)

And, once you get organized, it's is about the decision you make around
boundaries to stay organized.   For example, the thoughts, people, and things you will or will not let back into your personal and physical space.

Choice is also key when creating a priority list.  Be clear that the steps you take will serve you and your energy.

So, whether there are choices to be made about items in a pile, or thoughts to clear your mind, it's about deciding to make the change and committing to that change.


Conscious Questions-to-Self
• Is the decision I am about to make aligned with my intention?• Does it feel "right"? (relaxed not tense)• Is the decision I am making serving me and my long-term goal?• Is the decision I am about to make giving me energy?• Will the decision have a short or long-term benefit?
Tips on choices:
• There is no one way to be organized.  Decide what works for you.• When creating your "get organized plan" chose the time of day that you are most energized• Choose to move slowly and be honest with yourself as you decide what stays and what goes (in your space, mind and heart)• Stay connected with breath (at times taking slow breaths with hand over heart)Affirmation:In the moment, I make decisions that realize

energy renewal.



Dedicated to your peace and prosperity,

Karen McMillan, ACC
The Conscious Leadership and Retreat Coach
karen@yinpreneur.com

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