Jan 20 - Inaugurate a Fresh Start - GON in 5 Minutes Newsletter

Published: Mon, 01/20/25

Updated: Tue, 01/21/25

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by Maria Gracia

January 20, 2025

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Honor Martin Luther King Jr. by organizing your bookshelf, setting aside inspiring books about leadership, equality, and personal growth.

Inaugurate a Fresh Start

Inauguration Day marks the official beginning of a new presidential term. Each Inauguration day, for years past and ahead, begins as a fresh start filled with purpose, leadership, and the promise of positive change.

Donald J. Trump is scheduled to be inaugurated today, as the 47th US President, on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, having the torch passed on to him by Joe Biden, 46th US President.

The word inauguration itself comes from the Latin inaugurare, meaning "to install" or "to begin formally." This concept of a ceremonial beginning can inspire us in our own homes and lives—especially when it comes to organizing.

Think of organizing as an inauguration of a fresh start. Whether you're tackling a cluttered room, resetting routines, or starting new habits, the idea is to begin with intention. Just like a new leader outlines a plan for progress, you can create a vision for your space and how you want it to function.

Here’s how to apply the idea of inauguration to organizing:

1. Declare Your Intentions: Write down a clear goal for the space you’re organizing. Do you want a calm, inviting living room? A functional kitchen? Defining your purpose is the first step.

2. Clear Out the Old: Just as a new administration begins by reshaping priorities, you can clear away items that no longer align with your current needs or goals.

3. Install New Systems: Set up fresh routines—like a daily mail sorting spot or a rotating meal plan—that support your long-term vision for staying organized.

4. Celebrate Progress: An inauguration is a celebration of a new beginning. Take a moment to recognize the progress you've made along the way.

This Inauguration Day, why not host your own personal inauguration of a more organized life? It's a powerful reminder that new beginnings are possible anytime—especially when you lead with purpose.

P.S. I've curated a list of Wellness Essentials for January. Enjoy!

Inauguration Fun Facts

Shortest Speech: George Washington's second inaugural address in 1793 was only 135 words long, making it the shortest in history.

Longest Speech: William Henry Harrison's 1841 speech lasted nearly two hours and was over 8,400 words long. Unfortunately, he caught pneumonia and died a month later, though the connection to his lengthy speech in cold weather is debated.

Inaugurated 4 Times: Franklin D. Roosevelt was the only president to be inaugurated four times, though the 22nd Amendment now limits presidents to two terms.

Location Switch: Thomas Jefferson's inauguration in 1801 was the first held in the new U.S. capital, Washington, D.C. Before that, George Washington and John Adams were sworn in in New York City and Philadelphia.

Move the Punch Bowl Outside: After Andrew Jackson’s 1829 inauguration, his supporters flooded the White House for a celebration so wild that staff had to move the punch bowl outside to lure the crowd out.

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-- Martin Luther King Jr.

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