Tip # 16 Encourage them not to replace old junk with new junk
It can be a vicious cycle. Just as we managed to clear the house of unwanted bric-a-brac, in come new ones. Explain to your family that there was a specific reason for clearing junk. Old clutter should not be replaced with new clutter. Encourage them to think twice before acquiring additional material possessions. Examples:
Will I consult this book more than once, or is it just for one school assignment? Maybe I can borrow it from the library instead?
The hubby loves tools. He spends his weekly allowance on them. He just filled up an entire wall with all kinds of tools. Ask him which ones he hasnt used for 6 months and ask him to throw them away.
The clothes in your closet. Which of them have you not worn for six months? Call the Salvation Army or the recycling center.
As soon as the closet is half-full, and you can finally see the wall of your closet, youll be inspired to re-organize your whole bedroom: dressers, commode and night table drawers shoe racks included!
Tip # 100 Its your turn Calling all writers!
Meaning Of Procrastination
Kitchen sheet: jot down the following telephone numbers: supermarket butchers pastry shop utensil stores take out pizza and other delivery shops drug store Oriental grocery Bedroom sheet: dry cleaners doctors and dentists walk-in clinic shoe repair shop alteration shop department store Catalog order stores, etc.
If we did all the things we are capable of doing, we would literally astound ourselves. As Carter and Sokol explain, There is usually a reason why we chose the work we did, have the friends we do, and lead the lives we lead. Tip # 22 Procrastinating can lead to major house repair bills There are certain appliances we take for granted. Dont procrastinate. This translates to about 0. |