Thursday, March 6, 2008

Spare Us the Clutter



The word "clutter" is related to the word for "clot" according to Merriam Webster's online dictionary. As a verb it means "to fill or cover with scattered or disordered things". Clutter in my life is definitely a "clot" that blocks my "flow".

Some of the best help that I have found for dealing with clutter is the "Flylady", Marla Cilley. She has a book (Kitchen Sink Reflections), a website, and a Yahoo Group that sends its members regular email reminders.
The Flylady says that you can't organize clutter. Her prime directive is to get rid of the attitude of perfectionism. The Flylady's system includes a variety of strategies to get rid of the clutter and home-disorganization by tackling messes frequently in small doses ("baby steps") until they dissipate and by establishing routines to increase home efficiency and to make domestic management a reality, rather than an ongoing battle. The Flylady has solutions for putting out "hotspots" (small areas where stuff accumulates) as well as for for snuffing out full scale conflagrations (junk rooms and overflowing closets). Flylady is assisted by "Kelly", an early follower of her system. Together, they dispense tips and encouragement to "Flybabies" everywhere.
Flylady (Marla Cilley's) book - Kitchen Sink Reflections

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