When Life Gets Constipated, Give It a Laxative.

When your surroundings become cluttered and scattered with too much "stuff", you've got to get moving and clear things out. It's that simple. It's not a matter of when. You've got to do it NOW. "There is no time like the present."

So, that's what I did. I've gone through all the closets, the nooks and crannies, EVERYTHING. One by one, they were all gutted, sorted, organized, and out back together. Let me tell ya, I couldn't feel better! All the stuff that I decided to remove from my life went to either www.craigslist.com, a local charity, or www.freecycle.com. I also let friends come by and take what they wanted. I put a few extra dollars in my pocket while helping others at the same time.

There is no better way to start the new year than to start with a clean and clear home--and conscious. I don't wait for "spring cleaning" to declutter. Instead, I start the year clutter-free, and I also spring clean. Every six months or so, I declutter.