Comments on: How To De-Clutter Your IttyBiz http://ittybiz.com/how-to-de-clutter-your-ittybiz/ Marketing for Businesses Without Marketing Departments Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:18:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Fabeku http://ittybiz.com/how-to-de-clutter-your-ittybiz/#comment-9642 Fabeku Fri, 08 May 2009 15:51:48 +0000 http://ittybiz.com/?p=1434#comment-9642 "Doesn’t matter, just do one little thing. Then, rinse and repeat." This is going to be my new mantra. It feels like one of those doable things, which means a) I'll do it and b) you rock! Thank you for this great big waterfall of wisdom on clutter. Sometimes this subject feels too big to touch. You managed to make it accessible, and not scary, and that's awesome. “Doesn’t matter, just do one little thing. Then, rinse and repeat.”

This is going to be my new mantra. It feels like one of those doable things, which means a) I’ll do it and b) you rock!

Thank you for this great big waterfall of wisdom on clutter. Sometimes this subject feels too big to touch. You managed to make it accessible, and not scary, and that’s awesome.

]]> By: Janet Bailey http://ittybiz.com/how-to-de-clutter-your-ittybiz/#comment-9633 Janet Bailey Fri, 08 May 2009 02:56:27 +0000 http://ittybiz.com/?p=1434#comment-9633 Lovely exercise, to imagine a bright, clear, chatter-free picture of the clutter being gone... And then do *one* thing. Right, what stops me is how much needs to be done. So, one thing. Off to imagine my clutter-free space--thanks Shannon-- Lovely exercise, to imagine a bright, clear, chatter-free picture of the clutter being gone… And then do *one* thing. Right, what stops me is how much needs to be done. So, one thing. Off to imagine my clutter-free space–thanks Shannon–

]]> By: chas http://ittybiz.com/how-to-de-clutter-your-ittybiz/#comment-9616 chas Thu, 07 May 2009 14:54:10 +0000 http://ittybiz.com/?p=1434#comment-9616 Shannon... I've been cluttered and I've been clear, bright and engaged...I know which one is better...thanks for the reminder... Shannon…

I’ve been cluttered and I’ve been clear, bright and engaged…I know which one is better…thanks for the reminder…

]]> By: Matthew http://ittybiz.com/how-to-de-clutter-your-ittybiz/#comment-9614 Matthew Thu, 07 May 2009 12:56:03 +0000 http://ittybiz.com/?p=1434#comment-9614 I'm winding up a semester studying abroad. I carried everything with me in a suitcase and a carry-on bag. With that little stuff, there was no room for clutter! It's been amazing how much more relaxed I feel with less "stuff"! As I move back home and find a place to live, I will consciously be striving for this same feeling there. I will plan out my work and living quarters for maximum efficiency. As for the mental clutter, I have gotten into the GTD habit of writing down everything as I think of it. This frees up my mind to work on the important tasks. I’m winding up a semester studying abroad. I carried everything with me in a suitcase and a carry-on bag. With that little stuff, there was no room for clutter! It’s been amazing how much more relaxed I feel with less “stuff”!

As I move back home and find a place to live, I will consciously be striving for this same feeling there. I will plan out my work and living quarters for maximum efficiency.

As for the mental clutter, I have gotten into the GTD habit of writing down everything as I think of it. This frees up my mind to work on the important tasks.

]]> By: Eileen http://ittybiz.com/how-to-de-clutter-your-ittybiz/#comment-9606 Eileen Thu, 07 May 2009 03:19:28 +0000 http://ittybiz.com/?p=1434#comment-9606 Amen to starting small! As with any big change, really. I love the visualization. Right now when I picture my work and my business I see a vibrant green, which just happens to be the color I just painted my walls. We are so tied to our physical surroundings. Great read, thank you!! Amen to starting small! As with any big change, really.

I love the visualization. Right now when I picture my work and my business I see a vibrant green, which just happens to be the color I just painted my walls. We are so tied to our physical surroundings. Great read, thank you!!

]]> By: leah http://ittybiz.com/how-to-de-clutter-your-ittybiz/#comment-9604 leah Wed, 06 May 2009 23:56:29 +0000 http://ittybiz.com/?p=1434#comment-9604 Great post, Shannon! I know when I can get myself to start small, it makes a world of difference. And I do believe that clearing clutter helps make room for great stuff for your business too. Crazy how that works, isn't it? Great post, Shannon! I know when I can get myself to start small, it makes a world of difference. And I do believe that clearing clutter helps make room for great stuff for your business too. Crazy how that works, isn’t it?

]]> By: Catherine Cantieri, Sorted http://ittybiz.com/how-to-de-clutter-your-ittybiz/#comment-9603 Catherine Cantieri, Sorted Wed, 06 May 2009 23:20:21 +0000 http://ittybiz.com/?p=1434#comment-9603 Hey, Shannon! I do the same sort of thing you do, and I LOVE the idea of Declutter Happy Hour! Hey, Shannon! I do the same sort of thing you do, and I LOVE the idea of Declutter Happy Hour!

]]> By: Rebecca Leigh http://ittybiz.com/how-to-de-clutter-your-ittybiz/#comment-9602 Rebecca Leigh Wed, 06 May 2009 23:05:26 +0000 http://ittybiz.com/?p=1434#comment-9602 Wonderful post Shannon - the more I learn about life and business, the more I see that the biggest obstacles to our success and happiness are the obstacles we create. Finding out why we are doing that - as you recommend - is the key. And the comments are filled with gems too - Tara I share your pain! Actually taking stuff down to the Salvation Army bins seems nigh impossible - as a result my car boot was completely full for about a month and every time I went to use it I thought, 'oh no there's that stuff in there!' Haha but it's gone now :) Wonderful post Shannon – the more I learn about life and business, the more I see that the biggest obstacles to our success and happiness are the obstacles we create.

Finding out why we are doing that – as you recommend – is the key.

And the comments are filled with gems too – Tara I share your pain! Actually taking stuff down to the Salvation Army bins seems nigh impossible – as a result my car boot was completely full for about a month and every time I went to use it I thought, ‘oh no there’s that stuff in there!’ Haha but it’s gone now :)

]]> By: Shannon Wilkinson http://ittybiz.com/how-to-de-clutter-your-ittybiz/#comment-9601 Shannon Wilkinson Wed, 06 May 2009 23:02:53 +0000 http://ittybiz.com/?p=1434#comment-9601 @Lisa Isn't that doing one small thing just the magic in and of itself? I know you know all about that. The big stuff just looks so well, big. @Tara Good for you for cleaning stuff out. Now here's a little mojo to finish the job and get it gone, and into someone's life who can enjoy it! @Writer Dad It's hard when the stuff isn't yours, and your partner/spouse/family may or may not have the same opinions about stuff. It's gotta be nice for you to have your office oasis! And, Declutter Happy Year. Love it. Well, with 6-ish hours of classes, all recorded, it could last for quite some time! @Lisa Isn’t that doing one small thing just the magic in and of itself? I know you know all about that. The big stuff just looks so well, big.

@Tara Good for you for cleaning stuff out. Now here’s a little mojo to finish the job and get it gone, and into someone’s life who can enjoy it!

@Writer Dad It’s hard when the stuff isn’t yours, and your partner/spouse/family may or may not have the same opinions about stuff. It’s gotta be nice for you to have your office oasis! And, Declutter Happy Year. Love it. Well, with 6-ish hours of classes, all recorded, it could last for quite some time!

]]> By: Shannon Wilkinson http://ittybiz.com/how-to-de-clutter-your-ittybiz/#comment-9599 Shannon Wilkinson Wed, 06 May 2009 22:57:21 +0000 http://ittybiz.com/?p=1434#comment-9599 @Chris Clutter clearing kung fu! I love that visual! And saying it. Very fun. @Leonie Isn't it wonderful what a little mindfulness around your space can create? @Michelle The keeping it that way is the tricky part. Often there's a little back-sliding, but once you have some good systems in place, and speaking of places, places for the stuff you love and need and want to keep, it gets so much easier. That, and the not beating yourself up about it part. : ) @Kelly You have my empathy! I made a big move a couple of years ago that was quite similar, but instead of my stuff having it's own apartment, it had its own 3 bd 2 ba house with basement! Downsize that into a shared space half the size. Oy. So yes, it's hard, and the magic fairy dust is what I add to the Declutter Happy Hour, my partner Janine is the magic of tips and strategies. Anyway, be kind to yourself as you do it. And get whatever kind of support you need. Even if it's just a friend to be on the phone with you as you toss stuff into the trash. @Chris Clutter clearing kung fu! I love that visual! And saying it. Very fun.

@Leonie Isn’t it wonderful what a little mindfulness around your space can create?

@Michelle The keeping it that way is the tricky part. Often there’s a little back-sliding, but once you have some good systems in place, and speaking of places, places for the stuff you love and need and want to keep, it gets so much easier. That, and the not beating yourself up about it part. : )

@Kelly You have my empathy! I made a big move a couple of years ago that was quite similar, but instead of my stuff having it’s own apartment, it had its own 3 bd 2 ba house with basement! Downsize that into a shared space half the size. Oy. So yes, it’s hard, and the magic fairy dust is what I add to the Declutter Happy Hour, my partner Janine is the magic of tips and strategies. Anyway, be kind to yourself as you do it. And get whatever kind of support you need. Even if it’s just a friend to be on the phone with you as you toss stuff into the trash.

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