Does it make you feel good or does it make you feel bad? by Ellen Martin
June 7, 2009
Getting organized often requires taking a hard look at the things, paper, “stuff” and time commitments, that are in your environment, and deciding what will stay and what will go away. This is a tricky issue since it’s sometimes really difficult to let go of things whether you like them or not.
I realized that it really comes down to one simple question. Does the thing make you feel good or does it make you feel bad? This can be applied to absolutely everything! Here are some examples:
Going through paperwork you find material from a project you wanted to do a few years back. Does the sight of that paper make you feel good or bad? You may be feeling guilty or annoyed with yourself that you didn’t do something you set out to do. Or you might feel excited because you had forgotten about something that brought you so much joy.
You are asked to plan an event for one of the organizations you are involved with. Do you really want to do it? Does the thought of it make your stomach sick and cause anxiety? Or do you feel happy to help because you love event planning and have a passion for the organization?
The key here is paying attention to how you feel and what you really want. Honestly, we women don’t pay attention to ourselves nearly as much as we ought to. We are often focused on the needs, wants, and happiness of those we care about. Of course, this is important and necessary, but it’s also so important for us to be happy as well. How can we really support the happiness of others if we aren’t happy?
When faced with decisions about time commitments, things you are keeping in your space, relationships you are developing, take a moment to pay attention to how you really feel about it. Your decision will serve you in the long run. Your life will be filled with things that you really love and that make you really happy!
Ellen Martin
Organizing Your Space. Simplifying Your Life.
www.organizationalexperts.com
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