The end of the year is the perfect time to purge those files, closets, drawers, attics, basements, and storage areas. We usually think of spring cleaning as the time to get a fresh start, but what better time to get a fresh start for the new year than by letting go of useless information, papers, supplies, and materials?
As we have some time around the holidays - and even if we don't we should make the time - we should delete unnecessary files from our hard drives, toss out sales leads that aren't going anywhere, throw out obsolete files and software, throw out old office supplies that are unwanted or no good (unless they still have some usaeble life as a donation to a school or nonprofit agency), and get ready for a fresh start in 2011.
There is an old adage that we should get rid of what we don't want or need (not counting family) to make room for what we do - the principle of the vaccuum.
It's time to let go of any mental baggage, ideas, concepts, or thoughts that have held us back. Time for a paradigm shift.
Have a prosperous, healthy, happy, and successful 2011 - and start it off as lean as possible. It's time to let go of anything that is not going to be useful or helpful in the new year.
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Very good points. It usually is a day when you think "what am I going to do" and these are some great ideas. Have a great new year
We were stuck for 3 days i themountains in the snow and I did the house cleaning that you are blogging about. As my wife will not see this , I can say it does look better. (She has e=beenon me for this for a while) My new Mantra, When life hands you stranding snow, make a snow man
So very well said Steve. I always feel the urge to "spring" clean at this time of year. As you said, its a great way to start the new year fresh and its amazing how liberating it can be when we purge the excess things we no longer need or use. Have a great new year!
I've already filled 2 sacks to shred. It's amazing how much stuff (junk) you can accumulate in just a year. Best wishes for a healthy and prosperous new year.
Stan,
Thanks. I'm been immersed in doing just this. Have a fantastic 2011! :)
Steve
I'm with ya! There's no better time than today to wrap up 2010....in our heads, on our desks, and in our closets. I will be bagging clothes to donate to local charities and reorganizing my files today. Can't wait to wipe the slate clean in preparation for the arrival or 2011!
Charlie,
This stuff just needs to get done. Glad you were able to use the time well. Happy 2011! :)
Steve
Lucille,
Thank you. It is liberating as you say to be rid of stuff we'll never need or use again. Best of everything in 2011! :)
Steve
Tricia,
That's the spirit, Hope that 2011 is a great year for you! :)
Steve
Rhonda,
Hope you 2011 slate starts out real promising. Have a great year! :)
Steve
Steve - You're right about being prepared for the paradigm shift; success 2011 will require developing some new tools and a new way of seeing things. And for those who can adapt, it will bring great opportunity.
John,
The new year is going to require more personal commitment and connections. Have a great 2011! :)
Steve
Steve,
We did a remodel on one room so we got some of that going on, tossing old things.
I am not a New Years Resolution person. But it is great time of the year in real estate for projects, I think I need to take your advice.
Amen Steve, tomorrow is a new beginning, let's start with a fresh slate!
Happy New Years Steve!
Paul
Steve,
That's great. Out with the old, in with the new. Happy 2011! :)
Steve
Jay,
The only resolution here is to rid ourselves of clutter so we can focus. Best of 2011 to you! :)
Steve
Paul,
New is the word. Have a fantastic 2011!! :)
Steve
Steve, my wife has been telling me its time to clean my desk. Guess the new year is a great time to do that.
Mike,
It's a fantastic time to get it done. Happy New Year! :)
Steve