When I mention chaos and clutter, most people start looking around their offices and either pat themselves on the back or make a note to clean things up - possibly with a blowtorch!

What I'm really talking about are all the things you are tolerating that sap your energy and muddy your thinking.  It's the stuff that creates "pinball thinking" and restless nights.

If you want to consistently attain new heights of clarity and effectiveness, follow this path:

• On a regular basis, starting with today, list all the things you are "putting up with" in your life.  These can include:
  • Things that are not the way you would like them to be
  • Where you say 'yes' when you prefer to say 'no'
  • Things that are undone or incomplete, ranging from putting up with a messy garage to having a less than satisfying relationship with a colleague/friend/family member

Don't censor yourself - write everything!  No one will see this list, and it's a relief just to get it out into the light of day.  After creating this list, use a five-point scale to rate each item from "Practically Insignificant" (1) to "A Lot to Tackle" (5).

Next, knock off three items from the list in the next two weeks.  For all items you rated a 4 or 5, create an action plan to mitigate or eliminate in a time frame that works for you - although 'years' is probably too long.

If you want a hand, just drop me a line...

I found this incredibly useful when I started this kind of rigor with clutter a number of years ago as a participant in Leadership Mastery - a program that creates powerful change that I am now aligned with.  Please contact me if you're curious about the program. 

Enjoy yourself!
Michelle