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Final act for 2011: De-cluttering work space and work habits. December 31, 2011

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Final act for the year: De-cluttering work space and work habits. December 31, 2011

My final act and blog for the year: I don’t have a big plan --- but it all begins with decluttering. And it isn’t just the house that merits de-cluttering as I move forward and prepare myself for the coming year.

What does it take to de-clutter?


Take a look at your work space, your work habits

Clear the cobwebs --- of your mind. Focus! Got your action plan? Your budget?

Get rid of junk -- from your hard drive. If you took a moment to review your files, just how many of these files can you do without? If you must keep files --- burn files into disks you refer to later, or download them to an external hard drive, date it December 31, 2011. Then get rid of them from your hard drive. Have you considered filing online?

Simplify --- do more with less. Do we really need a lot of gadgets? I’m in search of a compact digital camera with wide angle lens capability. But I take pictures on as needed basis. The best photos for MLS postings are always those done by a professional photographer. For the amount of time I spend editing my own photos, a professional would have done it quicker, and at less cost to me (my time is precious).

So, just as we tell our clients to hire us, we should also hire professionals at certain areas of expertiseMoney Tree

Energize --- yourself, your work space.  For this, I may look at the basic principles of feng shui. One of my favorite books is “Easy-to-use Feng Shui: 168 ways to success” by Lillian Too. Lots of good examples and illustrations. What energizes me:

  • a clean and tidy place
  • color accents (especially red -- but it doesn’t have to be the whole room)
  • a water fountain (soothing sound of running water)
  • live plant --- especially the “Money Tree” which not only looks good and is easy to care for, but it also symbolizes, well, good fortune!
  • dressing for success -- I have to work on this. Gotta lose weight first. HA!



Just a few simple steps to follow, but it could make the world of difference in mental stimulation, psychological motivation, and physical well-being.

Comments (7)

Rose Mary Justice
Synergy Realty Pros - Dandridge, TN
Synergy Realty Pros

You have shared some great tips.  I have done the office in my home and some files at the office. I need to get rid of some of the junk on my computer.  That is my next task. thanks for the reminder.

Dec 31, 2011 11:17 AM
Deborah Byron Leffler BzyBee Real Estate Lady!
Keller Williams Realty Boise - Nampa, ID

Pacita....I need to do some cleaning up on this computer too!!!   always some thing isn't it??  
Happy New YEar!

Dec 31, 2011 11:49 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Pacita,  With the recent reconstruction in my home the de-cluttering came naturally.  My work space is ready for action and my mind is at peace.  I get dressed I am ready for success.  I need not be wearing a suit or carry a Gucci bag to be successful.  In fact, I am more successful wearing "comfortable."  Happy New Year!!!!

Dec 31, 2011 01:16 PM
Kwee Huset
Kwee Huset Realty - Venice, FL
Venice Florida Homes For Sale

Pacita, , just stopping by to wish you "Happy New Year"

Dec 31, 2011 02:50 PM
Pacita Dimacali
Alain Pinel - Oakland, CA
Alameda/Contra Costa Counties CA

Rosie Mary --- having moved what seems like a million times, I am becoming such a master at giving up and giving away "stuff".  And I feel so free every time I do it.

Deborah ---Yep, next thing to declutter is my closet. I do this every year, and always find some stuff I don't need (or can't get into) which I donate to Goodwill or Salvation Arm

Kathleen --- not quite at that stage of peace and serenity. My office is almost ready -- but now, we're moving Gary's stuff into my office so that they can start working on his!

Kwee -- how sweet and thoughtful of you.

May we all have a love, peace, joy and prosperity for 2012 and beyond!

Jan 01, 2012 07:13 AM
Gary Coles (International Referrals)
Venture Realty International - Las Vegas, NV
Latin America Real Estate

Pacita, Happy New Year! May this year be filled with joy and prosperity.   

 


 

Happy New Year - Photo by Gary Coles - Paradise4Gringos.com

 


 

Have a Very Happy New Year!!

 

Jan 01, 2012 12:47 PM
Pacita Dimacali
Alain Pinel - Oakland, CA
Alameda/Contra Costa Counties CA

Thanks, Gary. I am very hopeful for New Year's....a little bit of praying will go a long way :)

Jan 01, 2012 03:09 PM