The Urge to Purge
Hi my name is Sally and my desk is a mess. (See picture to the left as proof). I have the urge to purge! I am a Virtual Assistant with a business called Virtual Simplicity and I help other people get and stay organized. With that profession you’d think I’d have a spotless desk wouldn’t you? As much as I hate to admit it my desk is not spotless, it is messy! I struggle everyday with this. I want a spotless desk!
I recently met Jen from Inspired Home Office through Diva Day who explained to me that it is okay to have things on my desk. A desk in use is going to have stuff on it. So Jen’s words gave me some encouragement but I still want that clean and shiny executive desk that I picture myself having. I want to walk in to my office and look at my desk and feel a sense of relaxation. Not walk in and get mad at myself for having such a messy desk.
In an effort to achieve the desk I dream of, the desk I preach about… I am going to start purging. I got the idea to purge 5 things a day for 5 days and thought it would be fun to invite others to join me. Is your desk a mess? Do you want to do the 5 things a day for 5 days purge?
There is a section in mine and Yvonne’s book called:
“IDENTIFY THE PITFALLS TO SUCCESS AND AVOID THEM”
Pitfall #4 – Clutter
When you visualize a successful CEO’s office, do you see a messy, clutter-filled office with so much paper work piled up you can’t even see the top of the desk? Or do you see a spacious, clean, simple office with an organized desk and a big, shiny workspace?
Now look around your own office and desk. Does it look like the successful CEO’s office or is it a clutter-filled mess? Schedule a few minutes at the end of each today to put back what you have taken out (i.e. files, office supplies, etc). – Managing Your Thriving Business For Success.
I think it is time I start practicing what I preach. It’s so easy to give advice and sometimes so hard to follow it.
- Joy at Gioia in San Anselmo
- Urge to Purge Day 2
Yes, my desk needs to be decluttered and organized! Sign me up for the challenge.
Now…all I have to do is find time to go through the papers. Guess I'll take care of the receipts sitting right next to me first!
Gladys – time is the reason I suggested purging only 5 things a day. So starting with the receipts sitting right next to you sounds like a good idea.
It may be genetic….
Mom