I have a habit of being a very talented stacker. I stack books, papers, magazines to the point they topple over. I trip on my piles. It’s my goal to quit piling on the floor of my office. Today the floor is clear. The living room is not so lucky. I think I simply move to another room to get my piling fix. How odd am I?
I pulled out two dozen books from my shelves last night and freaked out my husband. “Do we need more bookshelves?” I think it’s his worst fear in life right now. As I quickly calmed him down, pointing out that every book out currently has a place on a bookshelf, he shook his head. I think I did freak him out. I have to be more careful about that.
But I do need to learn to put things away. I like to have projects out so that I can think about them, but often (as my personality gets sidetracked so easily) I simply just get overwhelmed at all the projects and the to-do lists. Thus, I believe that putting things away for me helps me get more done.
1. It clears the thinking space. Pulling everything out for me is cathartic, but I get more done when I just put it all away. I feel accomplished, and then am more able to deal with my to-do list.
2. It focuses you on one project at a time. And that is half the battle right there. As they say, when you write, just write.
3. It keeps your house neat in case people drop by to visit. My friends and neighbors and family know that my house is a pile of books and papers. But it’s nice to attempt to keep a house ready in case someone drops by. And I may love piles, but I am frequently overwhelmed by them. Cleaning them up makes me feel better prepared to deal with visitors, with life!
Off to clear the piles from the living room today. My hubby will be so thrilled.
Happy birthday to my little sis today. She’s all grown up and wowing us these days! Love ya, L!
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