Disorderly Conduct

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Disorderly Conduct

Messy matters, especially if your life circumstances are in disarray. There is something about order that helps settle down racing thoughts and emotional clutter. Decisions are easier. It also makes life-function run smoother. When things are orderly we can receive unexpected guests without embarrassment and we are prepared for spontaneous activities without harried or guilty reactions.

Take 15 minutes and tackle one messy place in your surrounding. It might be your desk, your nightstand, your kitchen counters, your closet, your purse, etc. Later do it again in another congested area. By the end of the day your measurable improvements will make you feel way better than a hot fudge sundae with whipping cream.

Tidy takes the tangle out of your brains so you can process important matters.

Feb.08.2013      4 Comments      Posted in Blog
  • Becky

    I really needed to read this today. My husband’s employer just shut down the plant, so he’ll be out of a job soon. Our son is deployed in Afghanistan. One daughter is facing a divorce. The other daughter’s fiancee is in the same boat with my husband. And yes, the house is a mess right now. (I tend to shut down when I’m overwhelmed). Praying helps immeasurably. I think I’ll clean a little now. Thank you.

  • Rosanna

    Thanks Patsy! I I need to do this each day but sometimes the clutter just builds up beyond my control. I’ll do better to think in 15 minute intervals. Well, and to also start my day with the Source of all decluttering!! Have a great day!!

  • June

    So wise; a great word of wisdom. Taking 15 minutes to de-clutter an area isn’t overwhelming. I tend to look at the big picture sometime and can feel like there is too much to do. I had a week off over the holidays and I tackled the pantry one day, the silverware door another etc. It is those closed areas that is hard for me to constantly keep a handle on.

  • Peggy

    It was not by “chance” I happened to read your blog tonight … God will have His way in my life one way or the other … walking in faith, or being dragged kicking and screaming through it. I think I’ll be taking a walk through my kitchen… and pause for 15 minutes or so by a certain messy counter… :-) Thanks, Patsy!