Get Organized from the Inside Out: Check-in (3 Questions)

Intention:Check-in (3 Questions) 
You are just about half-way through the 21-day e-Course.  How is it going for you and your organizational goal?  Are you still feeling motivated?  Accomplishing those 15-minutes of focused action each day?  What else is showing up on this journey? 
This is not a test, just a check-in.  So, take a breath and take a non-judgmental look at how you are doing with this goal.  See where you are and how you are really feeling about this place in relation to your chosen organizational goal. 
 
 
Conscious Questions-to-Self
• Am I still aligned with the goal I chose for organizing?• Have I created steps so that I can achieve organization without overwhelm, i.e., the 15-minute focused actions?• Three questions to ask yourself to re-align and create next steps after answering the above questions?​◦ What do I want to stop thinking, feeling or doing?◦ What do I want to start thinking, feeling or doing?◦ What do I want to change thinking, feeling or doing? 
Tips on focused action (revisit, as repetition is key to learning):• Focus your activity in 15-20 minute daily activities - from de-cluttering to meditation• Write it/them down - to help you remember and to keep you on track• Keep the activity list focused and achievable - so overwhelm does not set in and distract you• Create an environment (maybe add music) to make the space your in more attractive - then you are less likely to be distractedAffirmation:I manage my time to increase my
energy 

I believe you can,
Karen McMillan, ACC
The Conscious Leadership and Retreat Coach
karen@kdmcmillan.com 

Get Organized from the Inside Out: Community-Asking and Receiving

Intention:  Community - Asking and Receiving

Today I want to suggest that you look to or create a community to join in your organizing efforts.  This is the group of people to help you get organized, stay organized and/or celebrate when you have achieved your goal.

These can be family members, friends, neighbors or hired help.  The more important point here is to realize that you don't have to do it all yourself.  And, that it's sometimes more fun to share the energy and celebrate with others.

As important as asking is the ability and willingness to receive help - when you ask or when offered.  This may also help you practice receiving gifts from the universe.

Conscious Questions-to-Self

• Do I need help to achieve my organizing goal?
• Do I need support with physical tasks or energy renewal?
  
• Am I ready to receive help when offered?
• Will I get this task done without help?
  
• How and who will I celebrate with once I've gotten organized?
  

Tips on focused action:

• Identify the one place where help will mean more ease, more joy or more time for other activities.
  
• Set a time limit for how long you will forge ahead before asking for help
• Ask for help with a task or simply ideas on how to proceed with your task
  

Affirmation:

I ask for support to help me get and stay organized

Karen McMillan, ACC

 I am honored to be your success partner

The Conscious Leadership and Retreat Coach

karen@kdmcmillan.com  

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Get Organized from the Inside Out: Day 8 Creating Your ETA

Intention:  Creating Your ETA

How is it going for you?  Have you achieved your original organizational goal?  Did you move on to another?

Either way, I want to share another valuable tip. 

We already communicated about writing down your goals.  But, did we talk about where and how to write them down?  

The how part involves setting some time limits.  We already know about the daily, consistent 15-minute organizing moments.  But, did you plan an ETA, i.e., your estimated time of arrival at that powerful place of organization?  Be it inner or outer organization, it helps to see a place in time when you have arrived.

To help keep it motivational, think of it as the time you get to celebrate. 

Conscious Questions-to-Self

• What's the most energizing time of day for me to focus my organizing actions?
• How many days of focused action will it take me to accomplish my goal?
• When will I check-in to see how I'm doing with my timeline?
  
• Have I planned a half-way celebration?

Tips on focused action:

• Pick a date that gives you some wiggle room - it's more joyful to arrive early than late
  
• Set a time limit for how long you will forge ahead before asking for help
• Place these dates in your calendar WITH REMINDERS - start, check-in, half-way, and celebration dates
  

Affirmation:

I will arrive at my destiny-ation with joy and energy.

 I am honored to be your success partner,

Karen McMillan, ACC

The Conscious Leadership and Retreat Coach

karen@kdmcmillan.com  

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Get Organized from the Inside Out: Day 7 Rest and Renewal

Intention:  Rest and Renewal

And on the 7th day it is time to rest.  Especially if you have been at this consistently for the last week.  CONGRATULATIONS, Savvy's!  You are doing well.

Today is a day to look back at what you have achieved.  No matter how big or small.  And, to take a break to focus on your self-care. 

Time to focus on the energy renewal needed to stay with your organizational tasks.   Energy renewal also helps to fuel a positive attitude.

 

 

Conscious Questions-to-Self

• Am I staying connected with breath as I work on my organizing task?
• Am I slowing down and working with energy versus adrenaline?
  
• Am I remembering to take 10-15 minutes each day to renew energy?
  

Affirmation:

I plan self-care/self-love/renewal time into every day, week, month, year.

Enjoy your day, or moment, of renewal!

Karen McMillan, ACC

The Conscious Leadership and Retreat Coach

karen@kdmcmillan.com  

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Get Organized from the Inside Out: Day 6 Organizing Your Space

Intention:  Organizing your space

If you are still reading and following this 21 day course, CONGRATULATIONS!  You are actually practicing organization by staying with this.

Today, I just want to check in to see how you are doing with your focused-actions.  And, thought you may appreciate some tips to help you de-clutter your space (home or office).

These tips are written for a physical space but can be reframed and applied to de-cluttering your inner space.

Top 10 Questions-to-Self When Organizing Your Space

1. Do you have items in your house that just take up space?
2. Do I need this?
3. Will I need this in a year?
4. Have I used this in the last year?
5. Do I really love it?
6. Am I attached to this item (or thoughts about it)?
7. Is there someone else who could use this more?
8. Do I have more than I could reasonably use in foreseeable future?
9. Will I miss this if I don't have it?
10. Do I have a space to put it if I keep it?

Affirmation:

I AM living in abundance and unattached to thoughts and things.

Happy de-cluttering!

 

Karen McMillan, ACC

The Conscious Leadership and Retreat Coach

karen@yinpreneur.com

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P.S. If you are enjoying this e-course and want a bit of extra support to enhance your learning,  help you get clear, motivated and keep on track, then do not hesitate to email me to schedule your 30-minute coaching conversation.  It is included at no additional cost with this e-course.  Just include "Get Organized" in the subject line.

Get Organized from the Inside Out: Day 5 Focused Action

Intention: Focused Action

How is it going for you and your organization?  Are you really feeling the benefits and inspired to take action?
Most of what we covered in the first four days was about your mindset.  Creating the space and energy for you to be organized from the inside out.  It focused on the Being of organized.

Today, I want to talk more about the doing.  About complementing all the clarity and energy you have created and putting it into focused action.  Think of this as your clarity and choice put into action.

When we speak of focused, we refer to actions that are aligned with your original intention.  We are also referring to the frequency.

Sustainable, long-term success is best achieved by regular, daily practice.  Deciding what action to take and then actually taking it each and every day is key to being organized.

For example, if one wants to de-clutter a space it helps to deal with it for at least 15 minutes each day.  And, if one wants a clear mind, a daily practice of mindful activity or meditation is truly beneficial.

The key here is to be and stay focused.  To set boundaries and not allow distractions to pull you away from your intention and activities.


Conscious Questions-to-Self
• Is the action I am taking aligned with my intention?• Have I created an environment that allows me to focus on my activities?• Have I clearly set and communicated boundaries that allow me to stay focused?
Tips on focused action:• Focus your activity in 15-20 minute daily activities - from de-cluttering to meditation• Write it/them down - to help you remember and to keep you on track• Keep the activity list focused and achievable - so overwhelm does not set in and distract you• Communicate your boundaries to all involved, or in your space, when you are engaging in focused-action• Create an environment (maybe add music) to make the space your in more attractive - then you are less likely to be distracted Affirmation: I choose to invest my time versus spend or waste it.

Dedicated to your peace and prosperity,

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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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