little bites

A Minnesota winter can be really long.... and I mean really really really long. I have found over the years living here that if I can't head south (which I've never been able to do).. then I must make the best of it. I keep very very busy. So I don't notice a cold gloomy day or yet another pesky dusting of snow that needs tending. I set goals and tasks for myself. Now of course.. this goes with my temperament... "Achiever" which is one of my "strengths." 

One of the things I do start in January is clean out drawers, closets and cabinets. I don't make it a huge production. I take little bites. One drawer. one closet. Never both on the same day. I don't look at the finish line where no one is there to cheer and high five me.. who cares really but me? I just focus on the one little task in front of me. Then one day I notice..

I've accomplished my goal! All the closets, drawers and cabinets are clean and orderly... then I secretly give myself a high five! 

Now how does this tie into home decor? I believe that a clutterless organized home is peaceful, and clear areas– space are really part of your decor and definitely add to your peace. And I'm all for that. Unless clutter doesn't faze you.. that's another post. So how about tackling just one drawer today? Or tomorrow.. but no later then the day after tomorrow. You will feel like you've accomplished much when you really did little. And one day you will look up.. your home will sing of peace and it will be spring. I promise!

~ The Artist

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