In Catherine Ponders book, The Prosperity Secrets of Ages, she says, "Psychologists tell us that picturing power of mind is one of man's strongest powers for success. They say that any picture firmly held in mind is bound to come forth as a result."

She goes on to tell us "…that you should picture what you WANT instead of what you do NOT want because what you constantly picture you will get!" Imagine that! You could be making your life or clutter worse because you are "seeing it" as chaotic and cluttered.

Do you believe that? I SURE DO!

Mental pictures, picture power, creative visualization, imaging - whatever you refer to as practice of "…vividly picturing, in your conscious mind, a desired goal or objective, and holding that image until it sinks into your unconscious mind, where it releases great, untapped energies" (Norman Vincent Peale) is VERY powerful. I know VERY successful people, including myself that have practiced imaging to get life we wanted.

Why don't you give it a try right now? Take two minutes and picture yourself taking control over your clutter and life.

Close your eyes, get quiet, take some deep belly breaths, and…

Picture yourself becoming more active and taking action against your clutter, going through piles, stacks, boxes, closets, drawers, cabinets, and anywhere you see clutter!

Become calm and quiet, and see yourself rising up from your seat or bed.

See yourself starting to sort through "Fill In Blank."

Feel items in your hands. Examine each item you touch with your eyes, brain, and heart.

Feel feelings that are whelming up inside you. Let them in. Is it a sigh of relief that you are finally starting to get organized? Is it scary? Is it overwhelming? Is it Tiring? Is it frustrating? That's okay; stand up to your feelings. Ride with those bad or good feelings - like you're floating on your back in a rocking ocean. Ride small and large waves up and down. Lie there and float with rhythm - your rhythm- soon it will calm and you'll be okay - just go with feelings until you are calm once again.

By choice or happenstance you have become disorganized. Life seems to be spinning out of control, and until you make choice to take some action things will only remain same and probably get worse.

Do organizing challenges and hurdles stand between you and life, office, or home you would like to have?

With every drawer, cabinet, closet, desk, office, and room you attempt to organize you might be faced with hurdles:

>>What to keep >>What to toss >>Where to store items >>What to let go of >>How to let go of your stuff >>Where or who might need or benefit from stuff that's STILL USABLE.

However, each HURDLE you overcome and each area you clear will make you stronger AND get you closer to having a less chaotic life.

Maybe you've tried on your own to declutter but couldn't get over feelings of discomfort, or pain you might have had to face. Maybe your obstacles are deeper inside you; emotional baggage one of my clients calls it.

While dealing with all your stuff your feelings or thoughts might be upsetting to you as you sort, toss, and organize. You might feel anxious or stressed out, or unable to make decisions. You might not LIKE to face all your clutter.

Sir George Bernard Shaw said, "Never mind likes and dislikes; they are of no consequences. Just do what must be done. This may not be happiness, but it is greatness."

What feelings or thoughts start bubbling to surface when you attempt to organize? Write them down, or email me.

Would you agree that choosing to be and being organized would bring a POSITIVE change in your life?

Why not make a choice today towards positive change, and start taking control of your life? Positive change can be difficult; sticking to a schedule or routine can be demanding, and you might find you'll have to "give up something" to obtain your organizing goals.

Go ahead, challenge yourself and make a new choice today, I dare you. You must apply and make a special effort to your challenges.

Can you make a special effort to give up for an hour or a day of watching television, reading, or surfing Internet to work on getting control of your life?

What can you give up? Write it down and ask someone to hold you accountable.

What can you give up for a week or a weekend? Write it down and ask someone to hold you accountable.