REAL LIFE and THE FLIPPER
Spending less time and energy on the mechanics of living gives more time for more significant pursuits.
Sandra Felton, THE ORGANIZER LADY ®
Spending less time and energy on the mechanics of living gives more time for more significant pursuits.
Sandra Felton, THE ORGANIZER LADY ®
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Contents of New Ideas for Today
1. Message of the Day - REAL LIFE
2. Habit of the Day
3. Family Reminder of the Day
4. Quote of the Day
5. Question of the Day
6. From the Trenches - THE FLIPPER
7. More Info
Contents of New Ideas for Today
1. Message of the Day - REAL LIFE
2. Habit of the Day
3. Family Reminder of the Day
4. Quote of the Day
5. Question of the Day
6. From the Trenches - THE FLIPPER
7. More Info
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1. Message of the Day - REAL LIFE
The life we are living is not a dress rehearsal for the real play. The sobering reality is that what we do from day to day is the actual thing.
Today is one small scene. Scene after scene we build the total play. When the play is finished, what reviews will it get? An important part of the play is how you function organizationally. It is the backdrop of many more important factors in your life.
Or, to use another metaphor, it is not practice for the real game. Today is just one game in a long series. We don't need to win the trophy. But we do need to play with confidence and skill. A player succeeds if he knows what to do and does it with repetitive consistency. Following the rules of the game he or she moves forward.
Today, work with a serious confidence, joyful in the privilege of having a chance to be in the drama and to participate in the game.
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2. Habit of the Day
Put your shoes up. This may mean you need to rearrange your closet (or wherever you keep your shoes). Do you need a shoe holder? Do whatever it takes to make it easy to get them in or out. Then do it.
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3. Family Reminder of the Day
Pick one of these reminders or make one of your own to share with your family each day.
In our family, we put up toys, games, tools, and stuff we are using immediately.
In our family, we don't leave things out just because we plan to get back to the project later.
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4. Quote of the Day
"If you can't move the mountain, move a few stones."
Don't worry because you can't do it all at once. Just do something. Perhaps set a timer for fifteen minutes and work on a problem spot for that length of time.
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5. Question of the Day
Are you willing to make daily small sacrifices in order to achieve the long rang goal you want? Name one organizational thing you really don't want to do but are willing to do daily in order change your life.
Tell us by posting on Friends-of-The-Organizer-Lady.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Friends-of-The-Organizer-Lady
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6. From the Trenches - THE FLIPPER
I am a stay at home mom with 3 kids (5, 2 and 9 months). I have been married for 6 years and have struggled with housework for that whole time. My poor husband has just
about gone crazy, because he is a cleanie and was raised with a very, very cleanie mom. He and I just wanted to write to say thank you, God has blessed me so much through your book! I read it a couple months ago and then purchased a copy of the Messies Manual. I finally found something that made sense. So many things in the book described me to a tee. It was funny! Anyway, I made the Flipper with the materials you suggested and yesterday started using it. I can't tell you how freeing it was and how good it felt to go on a date with my husband that night and be guilt free and not thinking of all the work I hadn't gotten done! It was so amazing! I just did what was on my card for the day and then I was able to work on a little more without feeling overwhelmed that the rest of the house was still unclean! WOW! Thank you soooo much for your ministry! Please keep sharing with others!
(Thanks Nikko)
The life we are living is not a dress rehearsal for the real play. The sobering reality is that what we do from day to day is the actual thing.
Today is one small scene. Scene after scene we build the total play. When the play is finished, what reviews will it get? An important part of the play is how you function organizationally. It is the backdrop of many more important factors in your life.
Or, to use another metaphor, it is not practice for the real game. Today is just one game in a long series. We don't need to win the trophy. But we do need to play with confidence and skill. A player succeeds if he knows what to do and does it with repetitive consistency. Following the rules of the game he or she moves forward.
Today, work with a serious confidence, joyful in the privilege of having a chance to be in the drama and to participate in the game.
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2. Habit of the Day
Put your shoes up. This may mean you need to rearrange your closet (or wherever you keep your shoes). Do you need a shoe holder? Do whatever it takes to make it easy to get them in or out. Then do it.
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3. Family Reminder of the Day
Pick one of these reminders or make one of your own to share with your family each day.
In our family, we put up toys, games, tools, and stuff we are using immediately.
In our family, we don't leave things out just because we plan to get back to the project later.
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4. Quote of the Day
"If you can't move the mountain, move a few stones."
Don't worry because you can't do it all at once. Just do something. Perhaps set a timer for fifteen minutes and work on a problem spot for that length of time.
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5. Question of the Day
Are you willing to make daily small sacrifices in order to achieve the long rang goal you want? Name one organizational thing you really don't want to do but are willing to do daily in order change your life.
Tell us by posting on Friends-of-The-Organizer-Lady.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Friends-of-The-Organizer-Lady
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6. From the Trenches - THE FLIPPER
I am a stay at home mom with 3 kids (5, 2 and 9 months). I have been married for 6 years and have struggled with housework for that whole time. My poor husband has just
about gone crazy, because he is a cleanie and was raised with a very, very cleanie mom. He and I just wanted to write to say thank you, God has blessed me so much through your book! I read it a couple months ago and then purchased a copy of the Messies Manual. I finally found something that made sense. So many things in the book described me to a tee. It was funny! Anyway, I made the Flipper with the materials you suggested and yesterday started using it. I can't tell you how freeing it was and how good it felt to go on a date with my husband that night and be guilt free and not thinking of all the work I hadn't gotten done! It was so amazing! I just did what was on my card for the day and then I was able to work on a little more without feeling overwhelmed that the rest of the house was still unclean! WOW! Thank you soooo much for your ministry! Please keep sharing with others!
(Thanks Nikko)
(Editor's note: The original Flipper was described in The Messies Manual now titled "Winning the Clutter War". Instructions on how to create one for your family can be found in the files of MessieTalk. https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/messiestalk/info Look under Messie Basics, The Flipper.)
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7. More Info
7. More Info
You may have noticed that the KISS Flipper is now available for purchase on the Messies website again.
We have completely re-packaging this helpful tool!
The Keep It Super Simple Flipper concept remains the same. It still has helpful and fun job cards, but it is repackaged into a smaller overall size and at a better price!!
And, probably the best news is that you don't have do anything at all to set it up. It is completely ready to use as soon as you take it out of the mailer!
Wow!! Great News!!
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8. Extra Help
Stop letting clutter get the upper hand; there is hope
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MESSIES ANONYMOUS SLOGAN
Please memorize this slogan and post it on your wall.
The secret to success is making very small, yet very consistent, changes.
Or to make it short; Baby steps, baby steps in the right direction.
Never underestimate the inevitability of gradualness.
Anonymous
Please memorize this slogan and post it on your wall.
The secret to success is making very small, yet very consistent, changes.
Or to make it short; Baby steps, baby steps in the right direction.
Never underestimate the inevitability of gradualness.
Anonymous
Stop letting clutter get the upper hand; there is hope
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51 © Sandra Felton 2010
The Organizer Lady® is a trademark of Sandra Felton,
founder of Messies Anonymous.
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