Personal Progress: Choice and Accountability-Done!

I did it! And it feels great! I filled 3 jumbo sized trash bags, and have a pile of things to donate. When I open the door I'm not attacked by piles of stuff and best of all, there is floor space! I didn't realize how big this storage closet really is, take a look -

It's so nice to be able to walk IN and find what I need. I rearranged pretty much everything. Putting all "never use" or "hardly use" items in the back, leaving the front shelves for things I use every now and then. -

I spent at least 2 hours each day last week, the whole project probably took me about 15 hours. My motivation for getting it done so quickly was all the mess that trickled (or gushed) into our living space. I seemed to be the only one bothered by it though. Little John thought it was great!

Now, to really finish this project I need to do the last part, "Record in your journal how doing this helped you in other areas of your life.". I thought I would record it here (although it will most likely end up in my journal as well).

So.... In the "moment" of cleaning this closet I was able to see how much I can actually get done when I put my mind to it. It is so easy for me to sit on the couch thinking of all the things I need or want to do. It all seemed like so much effort, so I would stay on the couch and do only the minimum. That approach doesn't help my self-esteem one bit. It is very empowering to see something that needs to be done, to DECIDE to do, and then to DO it. Now I know I am capable of so much more than keeping the couch anchored to the floor. I have other "projects" in mind to organize and beautify our little habitat. After finishing this first big one I feel like the wall that kept me from doing things has been knocked down! I hope I can keep it up!