Baby Steps Really Work

I know we all want instant results.

Me, too!

But the truth is, anything that really matters in life takes time.

For example, it takes four years (for most people) to complete a Bachelor's Degree.

It takes 9 months to have a baby...and then another 18+ YEARS or so before that baby is ready to be out on their own.

It takes 2-3 years just for many puppies to get out of their puppy phase!

But for some reason, when we want to make major changes in our lives, we think it should happen overnight.

That's why you see so many people buy a new gym membership at the beginning of January, and by the end of the month they're already tired of getting in shape.

Clearing out your clutter and organizing your space happen the same way.

Baby steps really work.

Clearing out one drawer really works.

Putting something away after you have taken it out works, too.

Why do baby steps work so well?

First of all, because you can usually convince yourself to clear out ONE drawer. It doesn't seem all that overwhelming. And if it does, make your baby step even smaller...do one section of that one drawer.

Second, baby steps don't take all that much time. You might be able to clear out that drawer in 15 minutes. No a huge investment of time.

Third, baby steps don't create much mess. When you're clearing out your clutter, it can get messy, so the less mess you create, the less likely you are to stop, exhausted, in the middle.

Fourth, baby steps get you a feeling of instant accomplishment. And that's super important when you're making changes in your life...to acknowledge your wins. When you clear out that one drawer, give yourself a pat on the back. You cleared out the drawer!

Fifth, baby steps allow you to integrate and explore what's happening inside of you as you are clearing out your stuff. And that's where the true impact of clearing your clutter happens...inside of you. You start making different decisions. You start valuing your time and your space and your energy differently. You start getting in touch with what brings you joy right here, right now. And you start trusting that it's OK to let go of the rest.

And when you mind starts wandering into the realm of "but look at all that's left to do!" just remind yourself that baby step after baby step is the only way to get there.

And you will.

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