I wish I knew! I need help with this also. I have used systems like FlyLady or other systems in the past and they are very similar to Fabulous. Set routines and start good habits. Doing something small Is better than nothing at all (baby steps). FlyLady talks about things like “10 minute tidy” or “clear out your hot spots”. Maybe you can start with small goals like that and incorporate them into Fabulous as a habit? Good luck!!
I wish I knew the answer to this one! I’m making progress by learning how to say no or let go of things...not just only objects and belongings, but those extra tasks that maybe don’t matter in the long run. Things like all the FB groups I’m a part of that clog my feed but don’t bring me much value, keeping on top of the little tasks that take a minute, but if left unchecked pile up to an overwhelming shame mountain of things to do. Good luck!
Start small and break the task into pieces. Start with an area of your life you feel is manageable to tackle in one sitting and don’t stop until every last thing has a place where it belongs. Anything that is too hard to find a place for, evaluate if you really need it. Anything with life left to give, donate to charity. Anything that is worn out, recycle or throw away. Make sure to donate or dispose quickly to avoid changing your mind and the clutter will spread again.
I make a list of all the big projects I have that need to be accomplished. I then take one project at a time and list step by step each task that needs to happen to complete the project. I take each of those steps and (this is where I am not good at follow through), I then should be scheduling those on my calendar for each day so that I complete them. I don’t start a new project until I finish the last one. I also set up goals and due dates for each of the projects so that I try to stick to them.
Check out the konMarie method, maybe a few videos online to see if it resonates. Then get that book and worship that thing like it’s your new best friend. It’s all about choosing what to keep, not what to get rid of. Being surrounded by only things that spark joy can unveil some joyful living.
I would start by decluttering the space around me. Start with the spaces that are closest, like bedroom, kitchen, bathroom and livingroom. When your home and workspace is organized it is easier to relax and focus on the things and people that gives you more energy and brings you joy. I think when you focus on what you want and actively persue those things the clutter in your life will deminish naturally. Good luck!
Pick anything, but start small. Perhaps set “de clutter & organize” as your evening routine. Then, 10 minutes a day, organize until the timer runs out. If you’re like me, let the “fabulous moment” aquarium sounding music go with headphones. :) 10 minutes a day every day and your physical clutter will soon be noticeably decreased. So follows your mental clutter. Bruce lee said to eliminate one bad habit a day until eventually they’re all gone. That one’s a little tougher ;) But start small.
Set long term, mid term and short term plans. Then decide on the resources you need to achieve these goals across the set timeline. This will guide you in investing in the right things you need and also make you accountable. Clutter happens when we spend out of budget and priorities
Simplify. Select 3 things most important to you. Focus on those things. Purge things from your life which do not bring you joy.
I really enjoy the KonMari method! Clutter is based on indecision and apathy. First, picture how you want your life, home, desk to look. Make a mood board of the colors and shapes and items that make you happy. Be specific about the type of person you want to be. Then go through everything you own by type of item rather than area. This prevents moving things from one room to another endlessly. If something doesn’t fit into how you want to live your life, donate it!