GOALS and CLUTTER BUDDIES

Motivation is a terrible thing to waste. You need to do everything you can to keep going till you reach your dream.

Sandra Felton, 
THE ORGANIZER LADY®

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Contents of New Ideas for Today

1. Message of the Day - GOALS HOW-TO
2. Did You Know?
3. Habit of the Day
4. Family Reminder of the Day
5. Quote of the Day
6. Question of the Day
7. From the Trenches - Clutter Buddies
8. More Info

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1. Message of the Day

HOW-TO FOR SETTING GOALS

SET GOALS concerning the house. Is your desire to:

1. Get a particular area organized?
2. Get the whole house under control?
3. Maintain the house?
4. Establish new habits?

The key to reaching goals is:

• Be specific and detailed.
• Write it down.
• Be accountable to someone or a group (like an M.A. group.)
• Report your progress regularly.

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2. Did You Know?

I've Got to Get Rid of This Stuff!

If “I want to get rid of it but I just can’t” sounds like you and if you are ready to change, this ebooklet is for you. This is a self-help program designed to make a significant difference in three weeks time.

Click here to go to our webpage where you can purchase for $5.00. The ebooklet will be sent to you via email.

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3. Habit of the Day

FOLLOW THE RULE OF TEN (MINUTES)

Set a timer for ten minutes and attack a hot spot with a vengeance. Some call it The Ten Minute Tidy.
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4. Family Reminder of the Day

In our family, we hang up the towels neatly after bathing.

In our family, we put what we need the next day by the front door the night before.
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5. Quote of the Day

"The power of an attitude is amazing."

John Steinbeck, Travels with Charley
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6. Question of the Day

Does your disorganized lifestyle interfere with your social or family life? Do you isolate yourself because of the clutter? If the clutter were gone, what would do you different from now to connect to people?

Tell us by posting on Friends-of-The-Organizer-Lady.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Friends-of-The-Organizer-Lady
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7. From the Trenches

ON LINE CLUTTER BUDDIES HELP EACH OTHER

Hello!
I need someone to look after my work in the bedroom, because if I do it alone, I do it NOT :( My bedroom is full of trash, paper and clothes (dirty and clean),
but I make my bed every Day! :) I have to clean all from the carpet, so that i can see this wonderful color (Deep Blue) again.
Please Help me.
THANKS Beate

Beate, Would you like to be clutter buddies to check on each others progress in the bedrooms? Mine is terrible, too. I have a lot to do there. I am just worried mine will take longer than yours if we start to compare. I have clean laundry, baby stuff, papers from when I used to just take them all off my desk to hide them, etc. I feel so bad because I am sharing with my kids, and it is so messy. I finally am working on it though! A little bit each day. We could check in once a week or more, if you want to.
Trudi

Join a Messies Anonymous group that matches you!
Visit the on-line groups page at
http://www.messies.com/index.php/groups and join a group.

Get the support you need either from the group or look for a special Clutter Buddy you can communicate with by personal email.

Print a copy of the Clutter Buddy brochure by Sandra Felton at
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/The-Organizer-Lady/files/
Click on Clutter Buddy.pdf

OR EMAIL US for a copy, felton.messies@gmail.com
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8. More Info

This is a simple program. We stick with the basics as they are presented in these messages. Keep reading. Keep adding one part of the program at a time.

Repetition is important.
Forward to friends if desired but not to other sites.
Read this whole posting or only what you can take in today, then delete it.

Don't forget the daily reminders!!!

Click here to print a copy
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MESSIES ANONYMOUS SLOGAN

Please memorize this slogan and post it n 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

64 © Sandra Felton 2010

THE ORGANIZER LADY® is a trademark of Sandra Felton,
founder of Messies Anonymous.

SHARING OURSELVES and PROGRESS

In addition to simplifying your cleaning products, simplify your house. 

Don't introduce hard-to-clean surfaces into your life.

Sandra Felton, THE ORGANIZER LADY®



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Contents of New Ideas for Today

1. Message of the Day - SHARING OURSELVES
2. Did You Know?
3. Habit of the Day
4. Family Reminder of the Day
5. Quote of the Day
6. Question of the Day
7. From the Trenches - PROGRESS
8. More Info

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1. Message of the Day

SHARING OURSELVES

One of the most satisfying aspects of our humanness is sharing ourselves with others. Our spirits find fulfillment when we connect in meaningful ways with family, friends, and others. But when we are ashamed about our clutter, we isolate ourselves both as individuals and in our homes.

When our lives clear up, we are happily able to open up in a new way. That renewed connectedness is one of the wonderful spin-offs of the changes we make in Messies Anonymous.
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2. Did You Know?

I've Got to Get Rid of This Stuff!

If “I want to get rid of it but I just can’t” sounds like you and if you are ready to change, this ebooklet is for you.

This is a self-help program designed to make a significant difference in three weeks time.

Click here to go to our webpage where you can purchase 

for $5.00. The ebooklet will be sent to you via email.

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NEW and IMPROVED K.I.S.S. Flipper is available!

The K.I.S.S. (Keep It Super Simple) Flipper has fresh ideas on how to move through your home, day by day, room by room, with simple choices for maintenance and organizing. It will gently guide you through the process of creating clear and shining surfaces throughout out your home!

With the New K.I.S.S. Flipper all you have to do to is FLIP through the spiral-bound, sequentially numbered full-color job idea cards. No more sliding cards into sleeves; the New K.I.S.S. Flipper is ready to use out of the package. When you are ready to begin, make a few simple choices each day from one card and  you will be on your way to a clutter-free and well maintained home.

Free BONUS:  Once you order, you will also receive the "K.I.S.S. eBooklet" via email to learn the "Hows and Whys" of the system while you wait for your Flipper, so you will be ready to start the day your Filpper arrives.

$26.95 Introductory Price $20.00 with Free US Postage at this time

Order the NEW and IMPROVED K.I.S.S. Flipper

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3. Habit of the Day

Put shoes on at the beginning of every day AND put them in the closet at the end of the day.

No more tripping over them because they are lying on the floor.

No more limitations like not taking the trash out because "I don't have my shoes on."

No more shoes sitting in the living room or around the house.

No more feeling like you are not really ready to work.

No more hunting for your shoes when you need them.
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4. Family Reminder of the Day

In our family, we don't drop our things when we come in the door. We take them and put them where they belong.

In our family, we put dirty clothes into the hamper as soon as we take them off.
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5. Quote of the Day

I cleaned my house yesterday.
Sure wish you could have seen it.
Unknown
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6. Question of The Day

Does your disorganized lifestyle interfere with your social or family life? Do you isolate yourself because of the clutter? If the clutter were gone, what would do you different from now to connect to people?.

Tell us by posting on Friends-of-The-Organizer-Lady.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Friends-of-The-Organizer-Lady
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7. From the Trenches 

PLANS AND PROGRESS

My mom was a messie too and she passed away last year so I have 2 houses to dejunk. I have 2 messie teenagers and I used to think that the kids were the problem before I read and started working on Sandra's suggestions. Putting junk in Banker's Boxes helped me a lot because out of sight, out of mind, soon I'll have the will to file it. decide where it should go, or just throw it out! And in the meantime some glorious space has emerged that once was cluttered.

The Take-offs and Landings have helped a lot, too. Whenever I can get 1 or both of my kids to do a 10-minute tidy, I feel like I've accomplished a lot in just a little time and effort. It also reinforces the awareness for me of little jobs that can be done and teaches my kids that they can make a difference 
without me nagging them or assigning chores.

Thanks to a Mom on the Moms and Mentors forum at
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Moms-and-Mentors/

Note:
The Take-offs and Landings are found at the How to Begin,
First Steps for Messies at

http://www.messies.com/index.php/component/content/article?id=11
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8. More Info

This is a simple program. We stick with the basics as they are presented in these messages. Keep reading. Keep adding one part of the program at a time.

Repetition is important.
Forward to friends if desired but not to other sites.
Read this whole posting or only what you can take in today,
then delete it.

Don't forget the daily reminders!!!
Click here to print a copy
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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

63 © Sandra Felton 2010

THE ORGANIZER LADY® is a trademark of Sandra Felton, founder of Messies Anonymous.

READ IT and SUCCESSFUL COPING

Don't let fear hold you back from the wonderful way of life you know is available for you. You will be surprised at who you can become when you are willing to face the fear and do it anyway.

Sandra Felton, THE ORGANIZER LADY®

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Contents of New Ideas for Today

1.     Message of the Day- JUST READ IT! THEN DO IT!

2.     Did You Know?

3.     Habit of the Day

4.     Family Reminder of the Day

5.     Quote of the Day

6.     Question of The Day

7.     From the Trenches - SUCCESSFUL COPING

8.     More Info

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1. Message of the Day

JUST READ IT! THEN DO IT!

Why do we read this every day in whole or in part even though there is repetition? Because repetition is the key to change. Messages on The Organizer Lady do not stray far from the basics, the important essentials, needed for change.

As we integrate each one of these parts into our lives ever so slowly day by day our lives will change dramatically even when we are not fully aware of it. You are brainwashing yourself for the good. Trust me. This is true and it is very good.

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2. Did You Know?

I've Got to Get Rid of This Stuff!

If “I want to get rid of it but I just can’t” sounds like you and if you are ready to change, this e-booklet is for you.

This is a self-help program designed to make a significant difference in three week’ time.

Click here to go to our webpage where you can purchase 

for $5.00. The ebooklet will be sent to you via email.

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3. Habit of the Day

Make your bed every day, every day, every day. It doesn't have to be perfect, just done. No more lumpy, messy sheets, pillows, and covers casting a pall over the whole house. Instead, you will have a beautiful neat aura emanating from the bedroom.

If it takes you over a minute and a half on a slow day, you need to revamp your system.

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4. Family Reminder of the Day

In our family, we hang up the towels neatly after bathing.

In our family, we put what we need the next day by the front door the night before.

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5. Quote of the Day

"Winners make it happen. Losers let it happen."

Unknown

Take appropriate and wise control of your life.

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6. Question of The Day

Don Aslett says,

"I don't want to shock you, but I believe in wearing work clothes a week, not a day." (How to Do 1000 Things at Once) 

Wearing less clothes cuts down on laundry. The question of the day asks for your response to Don Aslett's idea AND any ideas you have for cutting down on laundry.

Tell us by posting on Friends-of-The-Organizer-Lady.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Friends-of-The-Organizer-Lady

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7. From the Trenches

SUCCESSFUL COPING

I am a messy at heart. I have finished the decluttering of my home and I can now get my house in order in two hours with children under foot.

I have developed coping techniques for day to day struggles. I have learned that my house does not have to be perfect in order for it to be presentable. I have four young children...perfection is out of the question.

I have my flipper set up in such a way that cleaning is easy now.

So, in answer to Dyana's question to me...yes.I am a messy. But, now the hard stuff is done.

I can do sewing and crafts without feeling like I am committing a crime against my family. I can go to yard sales and enjoy them. I can sit down and spend time doing fun things with my children.

I have reached my goals.

(Thanks to Jennifer)

Do you have a flipper as mentioned above?

NEW and IMPROVED K.I.S.S. Flipper is available!

The K.I.S.S. (Keep It Super Simple) Flipper has fresh ideas on how to move through your home, day by day, room by room, with simple choices for maintenance and organizing. It will gently guide you through the process of creating clear and shining surfaces throughout out your home!

With the New K.I.S.S. Flipper all you have to do to is FLIP through the spiral-bound, sequentially numbered full-color job idea cards. No more sliding cards into sleeves; the New K.I.S.S. Flipper is ready to use out of the package. When you are ready to begin, make a few simple choices each day from one card and you will be on your way to a clutter-free and well maintained home.

Free BONUS:  Once you order, you will also receive the "K.I.S.S. eBooklet" via email to learn the "Hows and Whys" of the system while you wait for your Flipper, so you will be ready to start the day your Filpper arrives.

$26.95 Introductory Price $20.00 with Free US Postage at this time

Order the NEW and IMPROVED K.I.S.S. Flipper

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8. More Info

This is a simple program. We stick with the basics as they are presented in these messages. Keep reading. Keep adding one part of the program at a time.

Repetition is important.

Forward to friends if desired but not to other sites.

Read this whole posting or only what you can take in today, then delete it.

Don't forget the daily reminders!!!

Click on these words to print a copy of the daily Reminders and How-To's 

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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

62 © Sandra Felton 2010

THE ORGANIZER LADY® is a trademark of Sandra Felton, founder of Messies Anonymous.

BOUNDARIES and KEEPING UP

Be sure to read below at 7. From the Trenches,
KEEPING UP. It is an excellent encouragement.

Sandra Felton, THE ORGANIZER LADY ®

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Contents of New Ideas for Today

1. Message of the Day - BOUNDARIES
2. Did You Know?
3. Habit of the Day
4. Family Reminder of the Day
5. Quote of the Day
6. Question of the Day
7. From the Trenches - KEEPING UP
8. More Info

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1. Message of the Day

BOUNDARIES

The world is full of so many interesting things to do that it is hard to say no to them. Wonderful activities abound. There are many things to do that are fun, educational, exciting, creative and helpful. The excitement of participating lures us to participate. Sometimes friends or family encourage us to join in.

But wait! Opportunities are unlimited but time is not. Nor is energy. This tension makes it imperative for us to make deliberate, thoughtful, and (let's face it) hard decisions to decline some or many of these wonderful things to do.

The best way to do this is to determine ahead of time what three or so areas of life you feel are really important. Write them down so they will be concrete and remembered. Post them on the refrigerator or by the phone. Eliminate activities 
that don't contribute to those areas. When somebody suggests outside these parameters, either say NO or, if that is too difficult, tell them you need to think or pray about it. After you have rallied your determination, say NO, I CAN'T. I'M SORRY. Explaining is not necessary. This is called setting boundaries. And it is very, very healthy.
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2. Did You Know?

NEW and IMPROVED K.I.S.S. Flipper is available!

The K.I.S.S. (Keep It Super Simple) Flipper has fresh ideas on how to move through your home, day by day, room by room, with simple choices for maintenance and organizing. It will gently guide you through the process of creating clear and shining surfaces throughout out your home!

With the New K.I.S.S. Flipper all you have to do to is FLIP through the spiral-bound, sequentially numbered full-color job idea cards. No more sliding cards into sleeves; the New K.I.S.S. Flipper is ready to use out of the package. When you are ready to begin, make a few simple choices each day from one stardand you will be on your way to a clutter-free and well maintained home.

Free BONUS:  Once you order, you will also receive the "K.I.S.S. eBooklet" via email to learn the "Hows and Whys" of the system while you wait for your Flipper, so you will be ready to start the day your Filpper arrives.

$26.95 Introductory Price $20.00 with Free US Postage at this time

Order the NEW and IMPROVED K.I.S.S. Flipper

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I've Got to Get Rid of This Stuff!

If “I want to get rid of it but I just can’t” sounds like you and if you are ready to change, this ebooklet is for you.

This is a self-help program designed to make a significant difference in three weeks' time.

Click here to go to our webpage where you can purchase for $5.00. 
The ebooklet will be sent to you via email.

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3. Habit of the Day

FOLLOW THE RULE OF TEN (THROW AWAY THINGS)

Gather ten things to throw away. Get them in the trash immediately. Sometimes we give away things but today we are asked to just toss them out. Surely there are ten things that can hit the trash can today.
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4. Family Reminder of the Day

In our family, we strive to complete projects and clean up expeditiously.

In our family, the person who uses the last sheet of toilet paper puts a new roll on the roller.
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5. Quote of the Day

At some point in life the world's beauty becomes enough. You don't need to photograph, paint, or even remember it. It is enough. No record of it needs to be  kept, and you don't need someone to share it with or tell it to. When that 
happens--that letting go--you let go because you can.

In their book, Time for Life (p.91), Robinson and Godbey quoted the novelist Toni Morrison's book, Let Go.
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6. Question of the Day

Don Aslett says,
"I don't want to shock you, but I believe in wearing work clothes a week, not a day." (How to Do 1000 Things at Once) 

Wearing less clothes cuts down on laundry. The question of the day asks for your response to Don Aslett's idea AND any ideas you have for cutting down on laundry. Note: he did not say his kids wear their clothes for a week.

Tell us by posting on Friends-of-The-Organizer-Lady.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Friends-of-The-Organizer-Lady
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7. From the Trenches

It's much BETTER to clean to KEEP UP than it is to clean to CATCH UP!

It's not *always* easier, more convenient, less tiring, but it is BETTER I think. Why? Because if we KEEP UP, then we get to avoid "the big mess is back" frustration and disheartened feelings

• procrastinating the big job of catching up,

• the exhaustion we feel after all the work of catching up,

• the repercussions of the housework vacations we grant ourselves after the above.

Keeping up gets boring FOR A WHILE! After the "this is hard" phase, and the "I can do this better" improvement phase, and the "this is boring" phase, comes the phase where we can mindlessly address those normal, ordinary, *routine* tasks which our houses need every day; at least, that's what I've found. The catch is that we have to find each of our problem areas and go through the process with them all. Tiring, boring, frustrating by itself, but ultimately rewarding because you achieve an organized life.

Thanks to Gail.
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8. More Info

This is a simple program. We stick with the basics as they are presented in these messages. Keep reading. Keep adding one part of the program at a time.

Repetition is important.
Forward to friends if desired but not to other sites.

Read this whole posting or only what you can take in today, then delete it.

Don't forget the daily reminders!!! 
Click here to print a copy of the daily Reminders and How-To's  
------------------------------------------

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

61 © Sandra Felton 2010

THE ORGANIZER LADY® is a trademark of Sandra Felton, founder of Messies Anonymous.