The best way to organize
anything in your life is to discard the things you do not need.
This can include material items, unnecessary expenses, time
commitments, and unsupportive relationships (such as the “friend” who judges
you constantly or a relationship wherein you and the other hold discrepant core
values).
The list goes on and on. I realized in 2016 that I had a lot
of "stuff" that added no real value to the relationships and life
goals that matter most to me.
Do you have ‘things’ stopping you from achieving your goals and
keeping you out of alignment with your core values?
Here's an example from my own life: I wanted to change the
direction of my blog yet there were commitments that kept getting in the way. In
the process of traveling for RNK, I took time off from CookiesCreations.com to
really look at my value system and examine whether or not those each item that
required my personal or professional time aligned with these values. Yes, I still filled orders, but blogging, newsletters
and posts took a backseat while I sorted and discarded items and commitments
that did not line up with a short list of values. I started small and have
continued to refine my list.
My short list: family and friend relationships, helping others,
and a career that aligns well with personal core values. Identifying your core
values provides you with a road-map to becoming your best self and makes it
easier to identify that which you are better off discarding. I'm not implying
that it’s easy to decline commitments or to let go of things; however, it is
easier to say no to things once you recognize that they do not reflect your
values and life priorities. Wisely
setting limits also saves you from later feelings of resentment when
commitments build up, clutter accumulates, and social engagements become
unnecessarily draining.
Here are some self-realizations about sewing that came to light once
I removed cluttering thoughts, commitments, and unproductive relationships and then
reclaimed time to realign:
- I love sharing embroidery, sewing
and quilting skills with others. I enjoy teaching and my position with RNK
supports this value.
- I hate clutter in the sewing room
and in all areas of my life. When there is clutter on my desk, I can't
think. When there is clutter in my email, I get derailed from my task at
hand. Taking the necessary time to set up mail filters has streamlined my
inbox and allows me to stay focused.
- Keeping the tools of the trade
organized on a peg board in view is better than searching through drawers.
- It's more productive to spend time
with people who share many of the same values (That doesn't mean people
who think differently should not be friends. I am talking about core values).
Before removing clutter and
organizing your own sewing space, make a list of your core values and the order
of what matters most to you. If you love to sew, this will free up
time to make this aspect of your life wonderful and improve all the areas that
matter most. Schedule in your sewing time as you would other appointments and
watch your creativity become unleashed.
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1 comment:
Amen!!
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