Clear the Clutter to Clean up Your Life
As a financial coach, I often find that people are so overwhelmed by everyday life that they can’t seem to find basic things they need…you know the closet overflowing, the drawers crammed with junk, the piles of paper to be filed. Sound familiar?
But when it comes down to finances, it is imperative that you are able to put your hands on documents to get a grip on where things really stand.
When we made a major move a few years ago, I decided it was time to unload in a huge way. But the undertaking was so overwhelming that I wasn’t sure where to start.
So, I just began at one corner of each room and every day I would do just one drawer, one cabinet, one part of a closet, as I literally made my way around the house. It took me many months, but when it was done, I felt free from all that stuff that had been filling up not only my space, but my time and energy as well.
As you unload those unnecessary things in life think about all the money you have spent on things that you may not have really needed. This can help you gain perspective when you feel the urge to splurge next time.
Next, have a garage sale or sell some things on eBay with all that you uncover. Or give to charity or post on www.Freecycle.org and let those items find a happy new home.
Take some time to clear the clutter and what I call, “dejunkify” your life. Then make a workable plan for your finances and your future!
Lisa C. Decker, CDFA
www.DivorceMoneyMatters.com
But when it comes down to finances, it is imperative that you are able to put your hands on documents to get a grip on where things really stand.
When we made a major move a few years ago, I decided it was time to unload in a huge way. But the undertaking was so overwhelming that I wasn’t sure where to start.
So, I just began at one corner of each room and every day I would do just one drawer, one cabinet, one part of a closet, as I literally made my way around the house. It took me many months, but when it was done, I felt free from all that stuff that had been filling up not only my space, but my time and energy as well.
As you unload those unnecessary things in life think about all the money you have spent on things that you may not have really needed. This can help you gain perspective when you feel the urge to splurge next time.
Next, have a garage sale or sell some things on eBay with all that you uncover. Or give to charity or post on www.Freecycle.org and let those items find a happy new home.
Take some time to clear the clutter and what I call, “dejunkify” your life. Then make a workable plan for your finances and your future!
Lisa C. Decker, CDFA
www.DivorceMoneyMatters.com
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