Access to information of this nature is typically looked for at a time of crisis
and not before.  As a result, seniors and their families are reliant upon
professionals who have knowledge, such as social workers, doctors, and
other skilled providers not always the best choice in time sensitive matter;
after hospitalization/incapacitation, where the senior can not return to
their own home.

There is a fundamental failure in our “CARE” systems and at the root is
communication and the dissemination of cohesive, accurate information.

Check out the Seniors Info Network for details and services available to
assist you find a solution that works for you; our professionals will
provide a free consultation

After six years “Seniors Magazine” had to change the tile of
their magazine to “Living Well Magazine” in order to gain
the interest of their target market.

Today’s boomers are and will be rewriting retirement.  Retirement
as previous generations knew it will Never happen again because
boomers are retiring to Do something.  They’re either doing it by living
their dreams or doing something exciting.  They will not ever retire to
the rocking chair and wait for something exciting to happen they
make it happen and are loving it.

When you plop something “here for now” does that one item seems to multiply?

You drop a bag of items from the store by the door because you don’t
feel like putting them away right now.

You set the mail on the counter “for now” because you don’t have
time to deal with it now.

If you deal with each item as soon as you bring it into your home,
 things will not multiply and your surface areas will remain neat and tidy.
 
If you develop a habit of putting things away as you use them this soon
becomes a behaviour that will be continued.

Your hallways and doorways remain clutter free and you eliminate safety hazards.

 Dealing with the mail on a daily basis has many benefits: you will eliminate flyers
and junk mail, create a folder for bills, and a folder for things to be dealt with latter.
 
At the same time every month take out your bill folder and pay your bills,
this could even save you money for early payment; check your
“To deal  with later folder” staying on top of upcoming events. 

Now you are in control, you are on your way to a clutter free home.

You might think your mind is not as cluttered as your closet or drawer. 
Go right ahead and tell yourself that.

When you are finally honest with yourself, however, you will look inside
that kitchen drawer, filled with old batteries, twist ties, expired coupons,
spent candles, and half-empty matchbooks, and you will see, instead of a
drawer a mirror.

Will your relationships with people change when you have decluttered your living space?
Yes, indeed. 

Your priorities change and you learn what is important.

You will find yourself removing dead wood of tired relationships and
cutting through to the core of what makes a friend a friend.

There are those who will tell you that certain corners of your house,
certain areas of your life, need to be cleared before you can channel
your energy and be successful.

I am telling you that if any corner of your life is cluttered and blocked,
you will be locked in a permanently stalled position;  not able to move
forward or back.

Clear your mind, be open to change and you will be able to transition
to the positive side.

]]> http://sharonwittal.com/2010/08/let-the-sun-shine-in-eliminate-unneccessary-possessions/feed/ 0 http://sharonwittal.com/2010/08/why-do-you-own-what-you-can%e2%80%99t-remember-you-have/ http://sharonwittal.com/2010/08/why-do-you-own-what-you-can%e2%80%99t-remember-you-have/#comments Fri, 06 Aug 2010 19:57:39 +0000 admin http://sharonwittal.com/?p=114 Things my Mother told me!! Why do you own what you can’t remember you have?

How many pairs of shoes do you own? 

Don’t check yet.

Got a number in mind?

Now go to your closet and count. 

Twice as many? Three times as many?

Why do you own what you can’t remember you have?

Think about it: you can only wear one pair at a time .

Bathroom:
Store only bathroom supplies in this room.
Use rubber backed scatter rugs.
Keep floor surfaces clear.

Bedroom:
Are you storing stuff you will never use again?
Consider your lifestyle today! What do you wear most often?
Get rid of items no longer wanted or needed.

Storage Area:
Frequently used items should be within easy reach.
For safety and ease, eliminate what you can do without.

Telephone:
Consider a cordless phone.
A portable phone can go with you from
room to room;  an excellent safety feature.

Voice mail:
Allow maximum number of rings.
No need to rush to the phone, you can
return call at your leisure.

Rightsizing is a process, not an event, its outcome has more to do with “getting it right”
of the equation than size.   It involves not just the square footage of a person’s living
space, but an approach to all aspects of living, holding out the opportunity to finally
“get it right”.

Rightsizing is an approach that enables us to create new surroundings that will
profoundly impact the way we feel and behave.…all for the better!

Rightsizing is the way we live our lives and can lead to a simplification and
de-cluttering; even redesigning your entire environment.  It can result in a
move to a smaller, friendly space or to a larger home that better suits your needs. 

The rightsizing process involves physical and emotional upheaval resulting in a
reinvention of our inner self and personal values.

Rightsizing involves major life changes that provide an opportunity for you to
define your vision and make it a reality for the life you want to live.