BACK TO SCHOOL ... BACK TO BASICS

Ironically my last post was New Year's related.  I have always looked at September as a time to start fresh... back to school, clearing the clutter and chaos of summer's spontaneity to the structure of the classroom and organization of the day.  I'm not saying I don't totally enjoy the flow of summer, but there's something refreshing about fall calling me with the wisps of crisp air of opportunity.

I think the fall is a great time to get back to basics.

1. DeClutter... I had the pleasure of working with Patricia Diesel a professional organizerhttp://keepitsimplenow.com/blog-2/
and one piece of her sage advice is to find a "home" for everything.  Take the time to cleanse spaces, drawers, closets.  Donate to Salvation Army, Local clothing bins.
 
2.  Learn something new.  I've spent the summer reading entertaining novels and magazines.  The mailbox is brimming with community college classes, Poly Tech courses, Career related or pleasure ... Time to pick one. 
 
3.  Open the windows of your home and your mind.  Like the YES MAN movie with Jim Carrey - Say YES more often.  You'll be amazed at what you've been missing with excuses. 
 
4.    Revisit  your goals from your visualization map.  Have you accomplished what you've endeavored for the year?  Refocus on the one's that still hold meaning to you. 
 
5.  Take time to have Gratitude for what you've experienced, gained and have.  Then plan a way to give back before the end of the year. 
 
6. Look at things as a Kindergartener.  The first time they enter the school all bright eyed full of possibility no expectations, no limitations just ready to explore, learn and make new friends.

So while you may be buying binders, pens, and pencils with fancy calculators or laptops... think about what you want to do this school year!