Apparently a tidy desk is an indication of a tidy mind and I have to admit since using Gary Simpson’s  Time and Motion Planner my life has become a lot easier.

I’ve certainly become more productive since I decluttered my desk and my computer.

Now, apparently I need to declutter my house, but I have a big problem with this. I’m not sure if it’s a woman thing, but everything I have has some sort of sentimental value to me, especially if it’s been a gift or I’ve handed over money for it. I find it really difficult  to let go, so I don’t think we’ll ever move!

The other day a man suggested we could all declutter by having memory boxes. For instance, instead of keeping your entire wedding dress, you should just cut a small piece of the material from it, and save  that, together with other memorabelia from your big day. You should have similar boxes for holidays, etc. Clothes and shoes should also be disposed of if you haven’t worn them for a few months.

Hmmmm – as I say it was a man who made the suggestion!

Anyway, here’s a poem I wrote -

Of course he doesn’t mean it,
But for him it’s not a  must
To surround himself  with bits and bobs
Which only gather dust!

I guess it’s just a man thing
Our brains don’t think the same
I don’t see it as just clutter
But holidays and a name.

Fond memories to treasure,
Good times  from the past
Something I can feel and hold,
Something that will last.

It’s not that I’m unhappy now,
Just  can’t do the things I’ve done
Time and circumstances change
Now’s a different kind of fun.

But to keep my husband happy
I’ll put some in a different place
Won’t dispose of anything
Just make a bit more space!

Don’t tell him will you?

Jean Shaw