...Was at the dentist's this morning (she and I are becoming GOOD friends! As it should be when you pay someone over $5K...). Had time while they were perfecting the gold crown they were going to put into my mouth (every girl needs a gold crown to call her own, don't you think???).
Picked up "Real Simple," a mag I used to subscribe to, but I dropped my subscription when they did the article on "20 uses for an old grocery bag" and listed "tie it onto your knees as kneepads when you're gardening." "Real Simple," indeed. As in, "Real Simple-Minded."
I know, I know, everyone LOVES this mag and I am going against the grain and all that, but we have already established that I am not cool, so it should be no surprise to anyone that I am marching to the beat of a different drummer.
ANYwho.... there was a great article by Gail Blanke (their personal coaching guru) who said she always starts her new clients off by having them throw away 50 things. Yup, 50. Not five or 10 like the beloved FlyLady. But 50. And magazines and books only count as one. Then she has them write down everything they threw out and review it and feel how good it all is... What a great idea! She encourages the tossing of limitations and self-concepts, along with the single socks and old toothbrushes.
I'm in.
Who's with me?
If you're up for it, toss 50 things and post your list on your blog or in the comments here.
PS Here is a link to the whole article. Glad I got something out of my donation to my dentist's children's college funds.
Oooh- that is a great idea! At first I was thinking, "seriously? 50?" But you know, I could easily do 50. Hmmm, better get moving on that :o)
Posted by: melissa | May 22, 2007 at 06:49 PM
I think I can do 50 things.
I'm going to see if I can do it. Maybe tomorrow or Thursday, I should have some free time!
Posted by: Robyn | May 22, 2007 at 06:55 PM
I am soooo in! I just started anopther blog, just so I could track my decluttering goals!!! Great idea for tomorrows goal!
Posted by: moki | May 22, 2007 at 09:00 PM
OH I love it! Count me in. My hubby will be glad to hear that:):) I plan on getting started over the long weekend coming up:):)
Posted by: raesha | May 22, 2007 at 10:01 PM
Count me in! I've got family visiting next week and I'm sure my house would feel much better with 50 less things.
#1. Hubby's movie collection. Do you think he'll mind?
Posted by: ~Kristie | May 23, 2007 at 04:53 AM
Here I am! I did it! I love it! Here's my post http://mokihome.blogspot.com/2007/05/50-things.html email me if you want any of my crap LOL!!!
Posted by: moki | May 23, 2007 at 03:08 PM
ooh, 50, that's a lot! But I'm planning on putting on my HazMat suit this weekend and cleaning out my sons room, so I should be able to get to 50 in there pretty easy! (if you don't hear from me in a few days, send help, lol!) I'll keep ya' posted!
Posted by: carlene | May 25, 2007 at 03:11 PM
I totally loved that article in RealSimple too! I was sad that the 50 things can't include individual magazines. "Magazines," no matter how many you throw away, count as ONE thing. :-) And I personally really love RealSimple, but they suggest some stupid things sometimes.
Posted by: Angie Lucas | May 25, 2007 at 04:37 PM
I just found your blog and am inspired to join your 50 Things Challenge. I KNOW I can find 50 things, and probably many more! :)
Posted by: [email protected] | May 29, 2007 at 12:34 AM