Do You Need More Time? Part 2

Here is a link to Part 1 incase you missed it.
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Often times, less really is more, in this case, less clutter in our lives translates into more time for what’s important.  It’s amazing how much “stuff” we can accumulate because we think it will somehow contribute to our lives.
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It is true that we can gain some enjoyment from our material possessions, but the more we accumulate the more likely it is to become a burden.  If we constantly accumulate without a genuine need, we can eventually find ourselves living under a constant cloud of confusion and stress.
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Trying to stay organized is a skill that I have not mastered.  It seems that every time I get things sorted out and organized, it’s a short-lived experience.  One of the problems comes from not taking a little time every day to put things away when I’m done.  My desk is a classic example.  I’ve been known to let it get so bad that I can’t even see the wood underneath the paper piles.  Why am I telling you this? Because I understand from personal experience how clutter can eat into your time.
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I’m not going to go into great detail about this, really it comes down to common sense.  So here are a few simple steps that you can take right now.
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Begin immediately to clear out material possessions that you no longer need or want. If they’re useful items you can give them to a friend or donate them to a local charity. This will accomplish two things:  first, you’ll feel lighter and less cramped in your home; and you’ll also feel good about giving these items to people who can actually use them.
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As far as the clutter does, try to set aside a little time each day to tidy up.  If you do that regularly it will never get out of hand and you’ll never feel overwhelmed.  I hope my wife doesn’t read this post or she will be watching me to see if I practice what I preach.
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That’s it for now; next time we’ll discuss the value of scheduling brief but refreshing breaks as a way to increase our productivity.
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