Re: De-cluttering and organization tips?

[Anonymous]

I just joined, and reaching out is even difficult for me, but this topic is one of the main reasons I sought out this site. I checked a lot of organizing sites, to the point of overload, which is another challenge to overcome. I try to tell myself, ‘Just take what you think is relavent, and leave the rest.’ Sounds easy enough at first, but I go overboard with trying to take in too many little bits of info from too many sites, and then have to determine which of the “relavent” stuff is most “relavent”. Get where I’m going with this? (One of my fears of reaching out is being afraid people won’t be able to relate or even understand what I’m talking about.)

But back to the original subject: I did join FlyLady about a month ago, and it has been hard, and I haven’t been able to make anything a habit as of yet. I am very hard on myself, and easy to criticize myself and put myself down, but I’ve kept reading the emails because I like the testimonials from other people who are challenged. I like the 15 minute timer idea, and at the end of every email it says, “You’re not behind, just jump in wherever you are.” Just that continuous message has helped me to not put myself down so much for not doing all, or any part of a daily mission. Wish Iknew a “magic bullet” for your de-cluttering problem, but as another member pointed out, getting your children involved can be not only helpful, but a great learning opportunity for them. I did just join Moms with ADD, but I can’t say whether I would recommend it, since I haven’t spent much time on there. Hope you find something that works for you, and thanks for your post, which inspired me to reach out.

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