Unfinished Projects

I recently had a discussion with colleagues about different types of 'clutter'. One main form of clutter was identified as 'anything unfinished'.

Unfinished projects can be anything from half-done craft projects, items bought for DIY projects around the house, that lamp you're getting fixed, clothing that no longer fits but is kept because of the excercise program you're going to do to lose the weight... Any of these sounds familiar?

I have one request as an organiser - STOP beating yourself up. People really hold onto this stuff because they feel like a failure if they let it go, that they didn't get around to finishing that project or reaching that goal.

Life is too short. Set realistic goals for you in your current situation. Don't worry about the person you were years ago with many more free hours, or the person you want to be that is the yummy mummy of the century. Live your best life today and free yourself from that constant to-do list.

Let go of the projects and just enjoy your time!

Foxtel IQ is my friend

Yeah yeah, I know I should be advocating watching less television, but anyone who knows me, knows I'm a reality and design show junkie ...But that's why I love Foxtel IQ!
I can set up my tapings for the week (use the 'series link' so it automatically records the whole season) and whenever I have free time I can view to my heart's content.

I actually find this a great time management tool as I don't ever dictate events around a favourite show's time. I save time sifting through tapes or DVDs as it's all on a hard drive I can access with the click of a button and it's also a great space saver.

Now my only challenge is to stop recording anything that ends with "I'm sorry to tell you, you have been eliminated..."