| This week, let's tackle some of those tasks around | | | | 1. Declutter and sort through all the old magazines. |
| the home and office that we don't get around to | | | | Tear out the articles and toss the rest. |
| doing. | | | | 2. Organise your launch pad - that place in your home |
| I'm specifically choosing Quick and Easy tasks so that | | | | where you DUMP things when you walk in the door. |
| you can build up some momentum and feel good | | | | 3. Collect all the clothes you need to dry-clean, |
| about getting things done. | | | | declutter or get mended. |
| WHAT GETS YOU MOTIVATED? | | | | 4. Clear off the front of your fridge. Toss the |
| Is it MUSIC? Then put on some 80's tunes to get | | | | magnets and recipes you're never going to use. |
| yourself energised. | | | | 5. Throw away any old food in your fridge and |
| Is it COMPETITION? Then challenge yourself and see | | | | freezer, and give the surfaces a good wipe down. |
| how many of the tasks you can accomplish in an | | | | And now for some... |
| hour. | | | | OFFICE ORGANISING |
| Is it being ACCOUNTABLE? Then tell a friend what | | | | 1. Do your filing. |
| you're going to do and check back in when it's done! | | | | 2. Collect all the bills and invoices from around the |
| Is it SOCIAL INTERACTION? Then make a coffee | | | | home and schedule the payment dates in your |
| date with a friend, but ONLY once you've done an | | | | planner. |
| hour's organising. | | | | 3. Shred any junk mail with your name on it. |
| Is it reaching a GOAL? Then reward yourself once | | | | 4. Organise your desk. |
| you've done all the tasks. | | | | 5. Delete 100 emails from your Inbox and Sent Items. |
| Right! So now that we know what motivates you, | | | | Whatever you DO manage to do, give yourself a pat |
| let's get to it! | | | | on the back for getting motivated. |
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