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Environmental Clutter: Mind Over Matter

There are support groups to help people get organized. They also help people to start their own support groups to keep them on track .Until we get to the bottom of why we resist cleaning out what is confronting us, the piles will continue to grow in size and stature. In my experience with clients, I find they have to look at the resistance and focus on steps to move in a forward direction. Often these are baby steps, and build to a much bigger game over time. Sometimes it requires something as simple as identifying what is at the bottom of the resistance to organize and sometimes it is much deeper than the clutter that is in the physical space.

What does all this really mean?

What I have learned in my years of coaching is that we are always at choice. This means that we can choose to take actions to organize our lives or not. And the choices are numerous. We can hire an organizing consultant, buy books, join a support group or work with a coach to move us forward.

My challenge until we meet again: take on cleaning out something in your life that has been hanging around for a long time. It could be as simple as organizing a drawer, throwing out old clothes, or as complicated as letting go of something that has been keeping you stuck. You will find a feeling of ease in doing this and it will open up a space for something new to emerge.

Dr. Linda Lea is a former Professor of Education who taught Teacher Education in both Colorado and California. She is currently, a Certified Professional Life Coach and an Education Consultant. As the Director of an International Education Program for a nonprofit organization working in East Africa, Dr. Lea is a world traveler and lecturer. She is a graduate of the Co-Active Leadership Program and a niche organizer for the Coaches Training Institute in San Rafael. Her coaching work spans many countries and she is passionate about Education and possibility for all women. For more information go to LindaLea.com, call (707) 939-7572 or email her at lindalea@vom.com.