{"id":2546,"date":"2019-01-07T00:01:24","date_gmt":"2019-01-07T08:01:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/internalgroove.com\/2023dev\/?p=2546"},"modified":"2018-12-09T15:16:17","modified_gmt":"2018-12-09T23:16:17","slug":"make-a-clean-sweep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/internalgroove.com\/2023dev\/make-a-clean-sweep\/","title":{"rendered":"Make a Clean Sweep"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re feeling scattered, take a look around. Do you have an orderly space to dwell and work? Here\u2019s a beautiful reminder of the importance of taking the time to de-clutter your life.<\/p>\n<div class=\"igaudio\">\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-2546-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/internalgroove.com\/2023dev\/media\/MML\/MakeACleanSweep.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/internalgroove.com\/2023dev\/media\/MML\/MakeACleanSweep.mp3\">https:\/\/internalgroove.com\/2023dev\/media\/MML\/MakeACleanSweep.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Cleaning up your physical environment helps to clear mental clutter as well.<\/h2>\n<p>One sure way to short circuit productivity is to have clutter in your physical surroundings.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s amazing how your outer environment can be so reflected in your <a href=\"https:\/\/internalgroove.com\/2023dev\/be-good-to-you\/\">inner environment<\/a>\u2026 your mental state.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>This is a simple rule of self-management: Keep your outer environment and surroundings in order if you want to maintain a healthy, balanced mental state.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2>One instance where it is easy to see this principle in action is when you come home from vacation.<\/h2>\n<p>You have some dirty clothes in your suitcase.<\/p>\n<p>You have some clean clothes in your suitcase.<\/p>\n<p>You may have gifts or souvenirs that need to be put away.<\/p>\n<p>In short, things are not in their proper places.<\/p>\n<p>As a result, you may feel scattered or unsettled until you can get everything reorganized.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When I go on vacation, I always schedule one full day after I return to take care of all the loose ends.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Your physical environment may suffer when you are sick as well.<\/h2>\n<p>Most of us don\u2019t do a lot of cleaning or organizing when we\u2019re feeling under the weather.<\/p>\n<p>As a result, dishes may go unwashed.<\/p>\n<p>Clothes may not be put away.<\/p>\n<p>The garbage may not be taken out.<\/p>\n<p>As soon as you start to feel better, you are compelled to catch up on everything you have fallen behind on.<\/p>\n<p>And, of course, you have a moment of <i>aaaaahhhhhhh<\/i>.<\/p>\n<p>Things are back to normal, and you can take deep breath and enjoy the rediscovered order.<\/p>\n<h2>When things are in their proper places, you not only have a more relaxed, calm mindset, which positively influences your productivity.<\/h2>\n<p>You also spend less time looking for things, which increases productivity as well.<\/p>\n<p>Next time you\u2019re feeling out of sorts or scattered, take a moment to clean and organize your physical space.<\/p>\n<p>It will make a world of difference!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you feel overwhelmed and you continue to sacrifice your values for work, I can help you get back to a place of balance and sanity. Peruse the <a href=\"https:\/\/internalgroove.com\/2023dev\/best-career-advice\/\">best advice section<\/a> at internalgroove.com. If you\u2019d like to delve deeper, consider a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timetrade.com\/book\/Y44XC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">free one-on-one consultation with me<\/a>. Your values must be lived!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re feeling scattered, take a look around. Do you have an orderly space to dwell and work? 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