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Thanks for visiting my blog. Hope you find some helpful hints for organizing your time and space. My passions are to help you make home a refuge instead of a crisis center, and to help you function in peace rather than chaos - at home or at work. I have switched my main blog to 1-2-3 ... Get Organized on WordPress, so please visit me there.



Thursday, March 25, 2010

Spring Cleaning Special - Clever Cleaning and Decluttering


1-2-3 ... Get Organized
Spring Cleaning Special
 
 

Need to do some spring cleaning and/or decluttering but don't know where to start? The answer is as simple as 1-2-3! Three Steps to Clever Cleaning and Three Steps to Decluttering are bright, colorful, glossy books containing three simple steps to accomplishing your goal.
 
Determine your cleaning philosophy, streamline your cleaning time, learn how to create a vision for your room, and more!


We're offering a special price for both books - $10.49 (reg. $11.98). Check out the other books in our 1-2-3 ... Get Organized series if you need help organizing your home, office, or time.
 

Is Decluttering/Organizing with Your Spouse Making You Angry?

  
During a recent organizing appointment with a couple, the wife got frustrated and angry with her husband. Awkward!!

She walked out of the garage where we were working, and chilled in the living room for a while. When she was ready, she rejoined us.

If you find yourself getting angry with your spouse while decluttering or organizing, follow my client's example. Take a break. Wait until you've both calmed down. Take a step back and talk about your differences in a neutral manner. 

Usually differences come about because people look at things from different perspectives. Neither may be right or wrong, they're just different. Try to be open-minded and see things from another point of view. 

Your spouse may have a better idea! Imagine that!


More on attitude:

Spring Cleaning Your Mood

Is Clutter Putting a Strain on Your Relationships?

Priorities and Perspective from a Ninety-Year-Old

5-Minute Stress Relievers - Change Your Attitude