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Fluctuating between high energy and low energy days this week, I struggled! My motivation was non-existent, and I was in a funk.

I wanted to get things done, but I really did not feel like cleaning, organizing, or making progress on any of my To Do list items. Coming off a sick week, I really needed to get motivated, but my energy level was not there.

My Problem

After operating in survival mode while I was recovering from my cold, I needed to change my thinking. As I began to envision a clean, organized household, my motivation slowing recovered. In “seeing” where the clothes needed to go and wanting that space clean, I found myself wanting to pick up the clothing and put it away.

My Current Solution

As I walked to the cleanest room first, I tidied it up – just needed to add pajamas to the hamper and pick up two toys. Now I had one room picked up. Momentum was beginning.

Then I walked to the next room, I picked up a book, made a bed, and fixed a rug. Two rooms down, and then I just kept going. Before I knew it, the entire upstairs was uncluttered. After running the vacuum, I felt so much better. By now my momentum was in full swing.

With the added motivation, I picked up the downstairs, and my energy level did not drop. I was thankful to have the mess under control, and my house back together. With my surroundings organized, my thoughts became organized. I finished a menu plan for the week based on what I had at home, created my grocery and drugstore lists, paid bills, and filed insurance paperwork.

My Evaluation

Though my week was full of ups and downs, I was thrilled with my week’s progress. Most of the progress took place on the weekend, but I did not feel behind starting a new week.

If you find you are in a funk with your household items piling up, then try cleaning or organizing a small task. Once that task is complete, work on another small to medium task. As you gain motivation, you will be tackling that monster project with gusto.

Keep using time wisely to accomplish the goals you have set for today. Think about the final project, envision a nice clean space, and work to that end. You may not master success today, but moving forward is better than standing still. Happy organizing!

Question: How do you get out of an organizing funk? Please add your answer to the comments.