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A GON Reader Asked:

Dear Maria,

I am a 76-year old 'PROFESSIONAL PROCRASTINATOR' and I don't know where to start! 70% of the stuff in my house shouldn't be here. HELP!!!! Is there hope for me???

Love to hear from you.

Giacomo

Maria Gracia Responded:

Hi Giacomo,

Yes, there is hope!

It's very easy to procrastinate. No matter what it is, there is almost ALWAYS something better to do. For instance, I can think up about a million more fun activities than working on the weeds I saw popping up in my backyard garden beds this morning. That being said, if I allow them to continue much longer, it's going to be a bear to rectify the issue.

It sounds like your project is getting rid of clutter. That is actually a problem, like garden weeds, that gets worse the more you delay.

There is only one way to make that procrastination begin going away, and that is to begin taking tiny steps away from that tendency. This is best done by giving yourself 'very small tasks' (that you can get done in 15- minute chunks) in relation to the bigger project at hand, and consistently working on those small tasks every single day.

Some other tips:

1. Commit to a specific time each day to do your small decluttering task...and don't allow anything to get in the way of you doing it.

2. Do something enjoyable afterwards...to give you incentive for getting it done. And don't reap that reward until the task is done.

3. Where do you start? Honestly, it doesn't matter. The only important thing is that you start somewhere. My choice is always the one area that is bothering me the very most...or the one that any visitors are the most likely to see.

After you have a bag or box filled, donate or discard. Whatever you do, don't allow it to sit in your home. Don't worry about 'organizing' anything right now. Just focus on filling boxes or bags, and getting them out of your home.

Hope this helps! In fact, one other thing. It helps to be accountable to someone. So, I'd love for you to report back to me next week and tell me you've had 3 to 5 successful 15-minute decluttering days and, therefore, a wonderful start. Looking forward to hearing from you soon. You can do it!

For super quick details on how you can say goodbye to clutter, visit:

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All people have clutter to some degree. You may have a little. You may have a ton. MOST people are somewhere right in the middle.

For anyone who has clutter, have no doubt in your mind that CLUTTER GROWS. Small clutter challenges soon turn into large clutter issues.

Plus, 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 can actually invade your life in FOUR forms...

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

Once clutter is here, it begins to wreak all sorts of havoc...

There is only one way to get rid of clutter...and that is by using a proven- effective clutter-removing system. Only then will you be able to face clutter head-on and have the clutter-free life you deserve.

Want to say goodbye to your clutter? I have just the thing you need for a glorious, clutter-free life. For more details, visit:

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P.S. SPRING 2021 SPECIAL! When you claim your very own copy of GOODBYE CLUTTER... before FRIDAY, MAY 21st...you'll also get $144 in COMPLIMENTARY BONUSES (ALL written by me!)

___ 1. Do today's task on my May Monthly Organizing Checklist. The May 18 TO DO focuses on dirty dishes. Visit GetOrganizedNow.com to access my May Monthly Organizing Checklist.

___ 2. Fill an empty bag or box with donations. Take 15 minutes to walk around your home with an empty bag or box with the goal of filling it up with items you never use. Then, donate those items or call for a donation pick up if available in your area.

___ 3. Smile! Smiling is good for the soul. Here are some funny quotes that may be a springboard for that joyful expression. Visit GetOrganizedNow.com to access my quotes and inspiration focused on smiling.

'It's the job that's never started that takes longest to finish.' (J.R.R. Tolkien)

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Warmly,

Maria Gracia
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