Posted by Kathy B. on November 03, 1998 at 20:07:27:
When I made the transition from packrat/clutterbug to organized, I changed the recording in my head. Instead of leaving papers, books, etc., all over the place, I adopted the mantra of "don't put it down, put it away". At times this new way of thinking was so frustrating (because I wasn't used to putting things back in their place) I would tell myself to shut up....do I get points for honesty?? I think many of us listen to the voice inside our head, which is all too frequently on a negative station! Hope this helps!