Queen of KAOS

How would I envision my trip to the vets office with 3 cats and a dog? How about Worst Day Ever? Next time you can bet - I'll be envisioning 3 cat carriers. A little short term vision can work wonders in your day!

Don't you love the days when you can clean at your own pace and show your home a little love? Rather than just jump right in the habit of making housework a chore, try lovin' it for a day. Or so...

Time isn't such a static thing as we may think. The ironic thing is that often when we slow down, time does too... Listen to today's podcast and then give it a try...

One of the biggest mistakes that you can make is to assume that you can't do it without giving it your best shot. Especially if it's something important. Number one way to increase your odds - get rid of the other stuff.

Long story short... I had a stray cat that never let me come near him but he was near death after what looks like a mega cat fight and he came to me for help. One of the biggest life lessons and that smart cat knew what it was. Can you guess? Never be afraid to ask for help. It can save your life (in so many ways). And you know what else. You can't always do things alone. It can be absolutely astounding what others can bring to your life. And all you need to do so very often is ask.

It occurred to me this morning that while 'thing'clutter certainly effects quality of life, activity clutter can have even more far reaching effects - especially if we let things that come up interfere with the time we have set aside to accomplish our REAL dreams and desires. It's sad but true, we ARE on limited time here and we can only do so much. By letting distractions, opportunities, invitations, obligations (that aren't really obligations)interfere and even take over - the end result can be frustration, disappointment and failure. If you are a mom and let it interfere with your 'mom time', it can have even farther reaching effects. For today, examine what you let into your daily schedule, how often you say yes when you want, even need, to say no. Remember, it's YOUR life.

Sometimes we need to stop long enough to take a deep breath and wonder why - why are we here? There are plenty of noble reasons and things to do, but there is one thing in particular that you don't want to miss out on, or what was the point? The good news is that it makes everything else better.

Just for today, Catch Yourself trying to do it all today. The fix? Create a more realistic view and plan it out. Can you really do it all today and maintain balance in other important areas of your life? Can you do it all today at all? It is very easy to be unrealistic in our time estimates of how much time we have and how much time things will take to do. Guess what? The world won't fall down if you take a little bit longer. As a matter of fact, your world may be better as you break things down into doable chunks - create realistic boundaries for yourself. Take the pressure off AND get it done. Sounds like a plan to me!

Today is a Catch Yourself Day! Catch yourself when you OVERCOMPLICATE! It is such an easy habit to fall into. Just for today, try it the simple way.

Sometimes the idea of setting boundaries can seem daunting because we often think of them as something we need to confront other people with. Today I talk to you about how you can use setting boundaries within your day to take away that rushed and never finished feeling. It works magic for me, it can work for you too.

Seize The Day! Are there any better words to live by? Shout out to Barb at www.ruralmom.com for posting this to twitter (www.twitter.com/ruralmom) She has a great blog too by the way, lots of interesting projects and things to do there. How can YOU seize the day today? Make a plan or just wing it, just be sure you seize the day today. And then try it again tomorrow!

I LOVE the results that DECLUTTERING give me. Especially since then I get to DECORATE! What fun! But I admit, the process can be long and overwhelming sometimes. Do you ever wish that it would just go away? Sometimes it's a matter of being a little more willing to LET GO. Amazing things can happen.

Sometimes it's a surprise to notice that you don't even need the things that you are struggling to store, manage, clean and maintain. Ask yourself today... How much do I need? If the answer isn't 'all of it', then get rid of some! If you 'might' need it later and don't feel that it's wise to let it go, store it somewhere out of sight.

I think that one of my favourite decorating trends is baskets on shelves. It looks fantastic, organizes belongings, gives us incentive to clear clutter AND can be a really good creative project. Where can you replace some ugly clutter with a beautiful basket or two?

Look around to see what you can do today, or right now. What small project or mess is there that you can do. Just pick one and do it now. Congratulate yourself and make it a habit. This is where success - and peace with self - happens.

What to do on those days that just seem to roll along out of control - with nothing of value accomplished. You can turn them around quite easily.

Quick morning ponderings and wonderments to help make your world a little better - or at least a little easier...

Just like almost everything, the choice of what you allow into your life as amusement or entertainment can be a Distraction - something that takes you away from the things that you want most - or an Inspiration - something that inspires you to do something in your life that you want most. It comes down to choice and balance - catch yourself today - do your influences and activities Inspire or Distract you?

Sunday Blessing Day - A riddle... What can you give away that gives you back more although you are left with less? That is the beauty of decluttering for a cause - it's closer and easier than you might think!

This is so obvious that I can see some intense eye ball rolling going on already - but it's so true. It's just one small thing...

Catch Yourself... Rushing through the good things - and the bad. What to do?

Something like that feeling you get after Christmas Dinner only it's your life we're talking about. You can fix it...

Is 20 seconds a long time? Ask yourself that the next time you tell yourself that you don't have the time...

A small trick to make you like your mornings - and your day - a little bit better. Try it for today and see how you like it...

OK, mornings are a time when we are allowed to be grumpy. But think about how much more fun life can be when we allow ourselves a few laughs. Do you give yourself permission or is laughing just for kids. I certainly hope not, for everyone's sake!

Me, a perfectionist? You shake your head in disbelief. But is it true? And the big question... is it working for you? Or against you. Find out about this insidious problem that you may not know you have...

Home is much more than just the four walls around us - it's where those four walls stand that we need to remember...