My Dad died on Christmas Eve several years ago. Two things helped me: 1) My friend suggested that next year we do things a little differently so we wouldn't feel the lack of him being there as much and 2) I donate the gift I would have bought him (or the money equivalent) in his name. It makes me feel like he is still going on with us. Actually, I do this for all my relatives who have passed on.

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Judith Miller

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A week, I mentioned one of my resources for helping you get rid of clutter...for good. We've had such high-demand that I'm extending the original deadline to January 8th!

Clutter actually invades your life in FOUR forms...

1. Physical Clutter
2. Paper Clutter
3. Digital Clutter
4. Emotional Clutter

And once it's there, it begins to wreak all sorts of havoc...

I'm so excited for you to meet your clutter head on and say goodbye to it forever. For more details, visit:

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Scroll down in this issue for more details on Goodbye Clutter, and how you can get $144 in complimentary bonuses....before January 8th.

In a recent newsletter, you were to talking about hair days. So, I organized a schedule to have my hair washed, conditioned, and braided at the salon...then lined at the barbershop...every two weeks (every other Saturday). I also plan to set up a schedule to have all my pants and jeans starched and pressed at the dry cleaners every week.

In other words, with reading your material, I realize that when I do not feel like organizing my life, that is the time that I immediately should start organizing my life.

Thank you for the constant reminders!

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Neat Freak

A GON Reader Asks

I really want to get organized, but it's very hard for me to get motivated. I went through a divorce three months ago, and I have stuff everywhere, lots of which remind me of my ex-husband, who I don't want to be reminded of. But there's so much clutter...and I'm tired when I get home from work. I could probably do some over the weekend, but I want to enjoy my Saturdays and Sundays. Any advice on how I find the motivation to organize?

Bryn K.
Dallas, TX

Maria Gracia Responds

Hi Bryn,

Thanks for your note. It's a wonderful time for you to begin a new life with new goals and adventures, which entails getting rid of those items that bring back sad or angry memories. You deserve to be happy, so use this as motivation number one. Plus, when you clear out the clutter, you will have a less-obstructive path to happiness, so that's motivation number two.

In your case, it sounds like you're simply overwhelmed because you see a big job ahead of you. There's only one way to make that big job easier and that's to STOP viewing this project as BIG. Today, get rid of ONE thing. It doesn't matter what it is. Grab something and put it in a donation box or bag. Tomorrow, do the same. The next day, do the same. When the bag or box is full, donate it. And then begin again...until all you're left with is the items you use and love.

This method also alleviates the 'I have no time' excuse. Everyone has time to put ONE item in a box or bag. And when your box or bag is full, if you don't have time to 'bring' it to a charity, make a call so the charity picks up from you...which is available almost everywhere.

I'm excited for you to begin your new life, and this is a great way to begin chapter one.

Hope this helps,

Maria

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Say GOODBYE to Your CLUTTER

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All people have clutter to some degree.

You may have a little bit of clutter sitting around--things that aren't really serving any purpose, taking up unnecessary space, gathering dust, and causing a bit of frustration.

Or perhaps you have LOADS of clutter and it's causing your life to be turned upside down--you can't find things easily, you feel like your home is bursting at the seams with STUFF, you have to climb over piles and boxes to get to anything, and you feel overwhelmed and frustrated.

MOST people are somewhere right in the middle of these two situations.

For anyone who just has a little bit of clutter, have no doubt in your mind that CLUTTER GROWS, and small challenges soon turn into large issues.

BUT, here's something NEW I discovered...

Clutter is sneaky...it doesn't only show up in the pile of shoes you may have in your closet, the overload of toys in the toy room, the boxes of stuff in the basement, or the stuffed-to-the-max drawers and closets in your home.

Clutter actually invades your life in FOUR forms...

1. Physical Clutter
2. Paper Clutter
3. Digital Clutter
4. Emotional Clutter

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Before you know it, your current clutter is breeding more clutter. And, most importantly...

Clutter never disappears all by itself

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That's where I come in. I've devoted my life to busting clutter. In fact, I'm on a personal quest to help as many people as I can get rid of it so they can live more organized, stress-free, joyful lives. I've gathered EVERYTHING I have learned...from years of hands-on experience, helping thousands of folks get organized...and have invested the past year getting all of my clutter- busting knowledge out of my brain and into a form that will allow me to share it with you...and it's now here and available to you...

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To whatever degree you've been challenged with clutter, you are about to discover the joys of a clutter-free life ...and, trust me, you're going to love every minute of it. Getting rid of the clutter in your life will be quick and pain free...even liberating!

In Goodbye Clutter, you'll learn all about my groundbreaking STAR system...STAR is your key to you unlocking all the clutter busting secrets you need. Once you attack your clutter with my STAR system, you can, once and for all, bid a fond farewell (or, if you prefer, a good riddance!) to every bit of clutter that is invading your life...in all FOUR forms...Physical Clutter, Paper Clutter, Digital Clutter, and Emotional Clutter!

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I'm so excited for you to meet your clutter head on and say goodbye to it forever. For more details, visit:

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