From Victoria Colligan, Founder, Ladies Who Launch

We all know by now that physical clutter leads to mental crowdedness, that if not dealt with, can cause paralysis of our projects, dreams and goals. Hence many of us take time every now and then, to clean out our lives. We spring clean. We redecorate. We throw things out. But is a once-in-a-while cleaning engagement with yourself and your space really sufficient? My response? No. I would argue that to stay mentally translucent and in a space where forward momentum is possible, what I call “clutter cleaning” must become a ritualistic way of life, and not just a periodic drill. What I’ve noticed is that when “clutter cleaning” actually becomes a mindset, we learn to question everything from the papers or clothes we hold onto to the decisions and belief systems we stick by. We question why a certain picture hangs in a certain place or why a rug, no longer appealing, remains in our living room. The mindset of “clutter cleaning” forces us to perceive things as if for the first time, anew, every day. Developing this mindset is the only way to grow not only our businesses, but ourselves.

Launchercise:
Practice “clutter cleaning” every day. Pick a different space to tackle, whether a single cabinet or an entire room. Spend 5 minutes a day “clutter cleaning”. Increase time and commitment as necessary and customize to your specific needs. Document how you feel, note any physical changes and emotions. Share your results and opinions with the Ladies Who Launch network in a group discussion forum created for this purpose, or connect with us on Facebook or Twitter. Find out what others think too and join the conversation!

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