If i don't have to refrigerate an item -> i buy it online = i can contemplate the item & research it easier & it is more convenient = i make a list of items in monthly planner .. then i go looking for it, putting item in some kind of 'save it for later basket' .. then i make small purchases = enough to get 'Free Shipping'. .. smaller purchases, means i have less items to deal with when they come, & more times to look forward to a pkg. .. My purchases are usually needed supplies, something that makes my life more convenient, or investments. .. for example, i have 2 jars that i cant get open = i finally went looking for a 'jar opener' online.😊
The photo strategy really works. It’s also helpful to take another photo after every session in the room. It helped me to do that routinely and it gave me great feedback to see how the space was transforming just in the space of a week, even if it wasn’t completed.
Extra Clutter during a health crisis. While taking care of my husband through 2 series of cancer, there was one type of food gift basket he was gifted, that was so much extra work for me.....fresh fruit baskets. Along with all my other work, I had to find time to chop up, find containers for storage, make room in the frig..for, and then keep an eye on expired fruit. Pineapples, oranges, mangos, etc. and since my husband lost his appetite, he could not eat these anyway. Even giving this fresh fruit away was just more work for me. So, instead, I make it a point to "Take care of the caretaker". When my sister had cancer, (she lived far away from me) I made it a point to send her husband a gift card to his favorite sandwich chain, so he could relax, and take a break from taking care of my sister.
Thanks for saying this. We often think our nice gesture is just that and don’t intend it to be more trouble. This will help me making decisions on that type of thing in the future.
Another good thing about taking a photo of my clutter...is that I can send the photo to my sister who lives faraway. She gives me honest feedback. And she can accurately gage the clutter from a photo, rather than me just describing it to her in words.
Wondering if the person who created her plan would allow you to share how she did it, her process and how it works. I could use something like that because although I used to have routines, retirement has obliterated most of them.
Yes, thinking of someone else looking at your space = a great "eye-opener" & "motivator" for sure! 👍😉
If i don't have to refrigerate an item -> i buy it online = i can contemplate the item & research it easier & it is more convenient = i make a list of items in monthly planner .. then i go looking for it, putting item in some kind of 'save it for later basket' .. then i make small purchases = enough to get 'Free Shipping'. .. smaller purchases, means i have less items to deal with when they come, & more times to look forward to a pkg. .. My purchases are usually needed supplies, something that makes my life more convenient, or investments. .. for example, i have 2 jars that i cant get open = i finally went looking for a 'jar opener' online.😊
The photo strategy really works. It’s also helpful to take another photo after every session in the room. It helped me to do that routinely and it gave me great feedback to see how the space was transforming just in the space of a week, even if it wasn’t completed.
@@TheDriftwoodlover that’s always encouraging feedback!
Extra Clutter during a health crisis. While taking care of my husband through 2 series of cancer, there was one type of food gift basket he was gifted, that was so much extra work for me.....fresh fruit baskets. Along with all my other work, I had to find time to chop up, find containers for storage, make room in the frig..for, and then keep an eye on expired fruit. Pineapples, oranges, mangos, etc. and since my husband lost his appetite, he could not eat these anyway. Even giving this fresh fruit away was just more work for me. So, instead, I make it a point to "Take care of the caretaker". When my sister had cancer, (she lived far away from me) I made it a point to send her husband a gift card to his favorite sandwich chain, so he could relax, and take a break from taking care of my sister.
@@CM-wh8hn thanks for that story! I appreciate the advice to care for the care giver. Excellent point!
Thanks for saying this. We often think our nice gesture is just that and don’t intend it to be more trouble. This will help me making decisions on that type of thing in the future.
Thanks, Gayle and Ed! Happy Valentine's Day! 💗
Happy early Valentine’s Day to you too! 💕
I totally relate to the photo strategy!
Another good thing about taking a photo of my clutter...is that I can send the photo to my sister who lives faraway. She gives me honest feedback. And she can accurately gage the clutter from a photo, rather than me just describing it to her in words.
@@CM-wh8hn that’s super helpful that she can be your outside consultant!
So enjoyed listening today!
Thanks for listening! 🎉🎉
Great show, thank you!
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Wondering if the person who created her plan would allow you to share how she did it, her process and how it works. I could use something like that because although I used to have routines, retirement has obliterated most of them.
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