As I’m still
attempting to tame all of the chaos (mainly mom’s stuff) in my house, I decided
that for 2026 I would focus on deleting at LEAST 1 digital file off my computer
daily, and getting rid of at LEAST one physical item daily.
I wanted to make
the process as easy as possible for me. While I’d love to just be able to deal
with everything in day, or week, that’s just not possible at my current level
of health. So by making the parameters so simple, I know I can still accomplish
my aim even on sick days.
Of course, most
days I deal with more than one item, and I knew that would happen, and I enjoy
the days that I make significant progress. And, I also celebrate that I still
make progress - one item at a time - even on the days when I don’t feel like
doing anything.
I thought I knew
(and have touched at least once) everything single item that is in this house,
but I still am completely surprised by what I find!
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