Organizing Therapy for the Crazed and Confused

Want to spice up your de-cluttering? Pull an Emeril Lagasse. Just shout a liberating “BAM!” each time you eradicate some form of clutter from your home.

De-cluttering and organizing can actually be fun and uplifting. For every piece of junk and clutter that you eliminate, imagine you are eliminating baggage you might have accidentally picked up over the years. As you do it, simply recite the following, while appropriately filling in the blanks.

• As I throw this away, I’m getting rid of ____ in my life.
• As I throw this away, I’m taking control over my ____.
• As I throw this away, I’m making room for a brand new me.
• As I throw this away, I am getting rid of the ____ that’s keeping me down.
• As I throw this away, I am saying no to the ____ that’s been holding me back.
• As I throw this away, I’m releasing the hold of ____ in my life.

This approach also works for giving things away.

• As I give this for others to use, I’m sowing seeds into a positive future.
• As I give this for others to use, I’m making room for my fabulous new life.
• As I give this for others to use, I’m seeing my generosity return to me.
• As I give this for others to use, I’m doing my part to make the world a better place.

Use these suggestions as visualization tools. Make up whatever you like. There is no right or wrong way to fill in the blanks. Just have fun! (Of course, always be respectful of anyone else’s belongings).

By Maraya Pearson

Pearson, a resident of Westchase, is a professional organizer, specializing in home and life organization. More information about her can be found at www.healthyhomeceo.com.