A message board I post at has recently started having a “weekly challenge” for those of us who live in utter chaos most of the time. Actually, I started it and it’s been a good thing for me. I’m motivated to do some things in the house I wouldn’t otherwise do. I thought I’d carry it over here and post the list each week. So here’s challenge #1!
1. Go through your personal care products (hair care, cleansers, facial products, make up, etc.) and toss anything you don’t use regularly. If you don’t want to toss it, offer it to a women’s shelter, a teenager or someone else who likes to experiment with products.
2. Now that the seasons are changing, pack up any winter clothes you don’t expect to wear until next year and put them away. Alternately, pack up and give away (or store for the next one!) the kid’s winter clothes that have been outgrown. Put away the coats, boots, mittens, scarves, hats, etc.
3. Find a surface in your home that collects junk. Desk, counter, dresser, entertainment center or whatever. Clean it up. Come up with a plan to deal with the junk before it piles up. A basket to hold mail, a folder for the kid’s school papers, a hook to hang the keys or your purse on, etc.
Bonus! Once you’ve done all of this, treat yourself. Have a glass of wine while you relax and watch your favorite TV show. Go get a pedicure. Take a long, hot bath with a good book. Go out to dinner with a friend. Do something you enjoy and don’t feel guilty about it.
Post a comment and let me know how you did and how you rewarded yourself!
