- How often has the stress in your life
been relate to a messy environment or disorganized home?
Did you know that your mood
is effected by your surroundings?
According to the Centers for Disease Control,
80% of our medical expenditures are stress related.
80%!
Well, here's one of the biggest contributors of stress.
The mess!
I'm Terri Savelle Foy, your cheerleader of dreams.
I wanna invite you to clean and declutter with me
so you get motivated to get organized.
Why?
Because one of the most life-changing,
therapeutic, peace-producing tasks you can pursue
is to create a clutter-free environment around you.
In fact, listen to these statistics.
90% of Americans say disorganization at work or home
has a negative impact on their lives.
65% say clutter effects their state of mind.
53% say it reduces motivation
and 40% say it leaves them feeling unhappy.
Well, I'm here to cheer you on
and give you the tools to live your dreams
and believe it or not,
getting your surroundings in order
is a huge part of the preparation for success.
Here's why.
The way you do anything is the way you do everything.
So if your house is a mess,
your future business could be a mess.
If you can't get your bathroom in order,
how are you gonna get a company in order?
Now, I'm just telling you what the Lord dealt with me
about it years ago.
In fact, my first directive from the Lord back in 2002
wasn't to write books,
to impact teenage girls in safe houses,
or start a women's conference and call it Icing,
no my first piece of brilliant advice
was clean up your house.
But you know what,
it proved to be the most beneficial piece of advice
I could've ever gotten.
It prepared me for what I'm doing today.
In fact, I wrote an entire book
called Declutter Your Way To Success
and I'm giving it away this week absolutely free,
you only pay for the shipping to get it to your house,
but this is my gift to you
to help you get that peace that leads to a promotion
by getting organized.
So all you have to do is subscribe
by pushing that little red arrow
and click the link in the description
to get your free book shipped today.
And I'm telling you, you're gonna be amazed
to learn the benefits of decluttering and organizing.
Get this, organizing experts have even reported
that their clients have lost weight,
ended toxic relationships,
left unhealthy jobs,
and stopped bad habits once they decluttered their lives.
Isn't that amazing?
So clearing your space clears up your mind as well.
So where do we start?
Well, I want you to follow this checklist as a guideline.
Number one is write the vision.
See, before you get started,
make a plan, focus on one room only
and begin making a list of every single thing
that needs to be done in that room alone.
You know, it can be as menial as writing master bedroom,
doesn't have to be this big (laughing)
but what you do is you make a list
and you start writing everything that needs to be done.
It could be things like this,
you know, clean up the nightstand,
put away clothing on the chair,
wash the bedding,
clean under the bed,
put the shoes in the closet,
hang the coat, trash the newspapers,
remove the pile of books,
clean off the nightstand,
vacuum the floor,
open the curtains.
So now you might think you're finished
but let's keep going.
It could be wash the sheets,
organize each drawer in the dresser,
declutter the nightstand which we mentioned that,
clean it up, declutter what's inside of it,
empty the trash,
go ahead and list the things
that only you know need to be organized and cleaned up.
It is so motivating to check off your list
and see how much you've truly accomplished.
Number two is you start with one room.
Now, how do you know which room
to start with decluttering and organizing?
It's simple.
You start with the room you spend the most time in.
Now you need this constant reminder
of completion and accomplishment
so attack it first.
And the more you clear out some space,
the more motivated you become to keep going.
It could be the kitchen.
If that's where the family seems to congregate the most,
eat meals, do homework, visit and all that stuff,
then start with that room.
Don't select the guest bedroom that you hardly ever visit
or the garage that stays closed and never used.
You need to see your progress immediately
so you stay motivated to make significant progress
in the room you visit the most.
Number three, start with what's visible.
See, before you begin cleaning out the refrigerator,
the kitchen pantry, or the spice rack,
always begin with the clutter that can be seen.
So, if you decided to start organizing your kitchen,
then start by loading the dishes piled up in the sink,
put them in the dishwasher.
Place all the food that's left on the counter,
put it back in the pantry or the refrigerator.
Wipe off the countertops.
Place that pile of bills in the home office
or in a bin that's labeled bills,
take the shoes to the closet and leave them there,
don't start organizing the closet,
go back to the kitchen and stay focused on that room only.
Put the car keys on a key in a consistent place.
Hang jackets in the coat closet.
Clear off all visible messes first and foremost
then go deeper.
Clean out the refrigerator and the pantry.
Organize each drawer and cabinet.
Number four, designate a category for each item.
Now what you do
is you use these four categories to sort your stuff.
Trash, give, keep, or sell.
Now as you set out to declutter each room,
locate four boxes or large trash bags
and designate one of these four categories.
This is gonna help you make decisions for every single item.
Now don't get too caught up in the sentimental value
behind each piece.
The goal is to create a sense of tranquility
and self-esteem in your surroundings.
Now remember, we're after progress
so it could be random items
such as unused kitchen utensils or appliances, tourist mugs,
you know, the blender from your wedding 17 years ago,
that broken cheese grader,
the rusted cookie sheets,
the Easter Bunny jello molds.
(laughing) You get the picture.
So how do you decide which category?
Number one, mark for trash.
So if it's broken, missing a piece, or unusable,
it's time to dump it.
Just get rid of it.
It's taking up unnecessary valuable space
and it will benefit you more by being out of your way.
If it's outdated, worn out, stretched out,
faded, toss it.
It could be a broken toaster,
old newspapers or gossip magazines from years ago.
See, we care about a sense of peace in your living space
so just shred it.
Number two, mark to give.
You know, it is so rewarding to give to someone else.
You may have too many of a particular item
such as coats, umbrellas,
old phones, shoes,
jewelry, dishes, Tupperware.
Just think about it,
you could be a tremendous blessing
by donating these items to someone in need.
And remember, God always rewards a generous heart.
So proactively look for opportunities
to be a blessing to someone else
by seeking out items to give away
and clear up some much needed space in the process.
You know, I recently gave away large bags full of clothes
to a local safe house
and it felt so good knowing that these precious girls
were so excited to receive these clothes.
Number three, mark to keep.
As you come across items,
ask yourself when was the last time you used this
or wore this or needed this item.
Now, most organizing experts say
if you come across something you haven't used
in the last six to 12 months,
you should probably get rid of it.
So, ask yourself if you really love it.
If you absolutely love this thing,
then by all means keep it.
If you wonder why you even bought it, move it.
Number four, mark to sell.
You can really cash in on your clutter.
My daughter Cassidy was looking for opportunities
to make some extra cash.
She began selling some of her clothing, shoes,
purses, costume jewelry,
on an online used clothing site
and I asked her the other day,
I said how much do you think you've made?
She went to the site
and it tells you exactly what you've made.
$11,000.
So, in my book let me just mention this real quick,
the book we're giving away this week,
I share lots more ideas about how to cash in on your clutter
or get cash for your trash in chapter seven
and be sure and the click the link in the description
to access your free book this week
and learn all the amazing ways
that you can make money from your stuff.
Now real quick,
Ebay discovered that the average American
has at least $3100 worth of stuff
that you have no need for just laying around your house.
Imagine an extra three grand.
So, get your book right now.
Now, once you make the decision
which category an item falls into,
finish the task.
In other words,
load up the box marked to give,
get it back, put it in the back of your car
and donate it as soon as possible.
Don't leave it in a corner of the bedroom
for another two weeks.
If it's marked trash then go ahead and take it to the curb.
If you're selling books,
load them up in your car immediately
and designate a day on your calender
to drop them off at a book store.
Here's why.
You have already done so much work to get organized,
so now you need to complete the process
by following up immediately.
And number five, add the final touch of excellence.
See, when you clear out the clutter and get a room in order,
don't stop there, make it excellent.
You know, once things are no longer taking up the space,
it's time to vacuum, mop, dust, spray, shine the room.
You know, I love to finish it off
by either lighting a candle
or using a plugin air freshener
to give it that look and smell of completion and sparkle.
Now let me point out
that we're striving for excellence, not perfection.
Keeping your environment clean and tidy
will help you welcome tranquility.
Your life will be less stressed, you'll sleep better,
you'll feel more confident,
and you'll have more time to work on your dreams and goals.
So, let me know in the comments
if you've sold some of your stuff
and made some pretty good money on it.
I'd love to hear your progress.
And remember, I'm cheering you on to live your dreams.
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