Is Your Calendar CHRONICALLY CRAMMED?
your renovation ideas? Consider each commitment and its impact on your joy.
Of course, not all commitments will live up to the joy standard. You may not love your annual check-up, but it is important for your health. When you encounter non-negotiable items like these, consider the long-term impact they have on your well-being.
Step 3: Discard Put an end to commitments that are not
In her book, “ The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up ,” Marie Kondo gave us a transformative method for decluttering our homes. Based on feng shui principles and Kondo’s own study of organization, the KonMari Method has led thousands of devotees to new heights of tidiness. Kondo instructs participants to assess each of their possessions, item by item, category by category, and then dispose of those that do not provide joy. It’s touted as a simple, though not easy, guide to long-term organization. What would happen if this approach were applied to your calendar? Entrepreneur Christina Wallace calls her 10-month experiment in doing so an “unqualified success.” Most of us could benefit from trimming our jampacked schedules. Those various calendars synced to our phone, each emitting noisy reminders about the upcoming “Dr. Schermer and his staff are professional, caring, and thorough. Our whole family appreciates his entire team!” –Monique “I have not been to the dentist in over 10 years. I was very anxious to go in because I was embarrassed about the appearance of my teeth. The friendly and professional staff at the office helped calm my nerves and did not judge me. My hygienist, Taylor, was very
hour’s plans, aren’t exactly harbingers of harmony. Get a jump-start on your organization resolution by applying the KonMari Method to your calendar. Step 1: Assess First, envision the life you want to lead. Next, assess all the items listed on your calendar within a two-month period. Organize each commitment according to categories: social, work-related, doctor’s appointments, etc. Be thorough. Including each commitment, no matter how minor, is the key to this process. Step 2: Joy Test Do these commitments bring you joy? Are they part of your ideal life? When you look at “Lunch date with Margot” from last week, are you reminded of her unfriendly comments about your waiter and her negative attitude toward gentle and took the time to explain what she was doing and the importance of it. I am looking forward to my next appointment and will definitely recommend this office to everyone!” –Nicholas “We are a family of four. My husband and I have been seeing Dr. Schermer since 1994 — 21 years! Our two children, ages 11 and 12, are patients, as well. Dr. Schermer and his
bringing you joy. This might mean having tough conversations with clients or friends. No one said the KonMari Method is easy. Decluttering entails getting rid of items that do not pass the joy test. Step 4: Apply! Follow through. Cancel commitments and long- standing obligations that are not benefiting your life. Have the difficult conversation. Apply the joy test as new commitments come up. By considering each commitment and its impact on your life, you will make room for those that bring you joy. To read more about the KonMari Method, check out Kondo’s The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up and its companion book, Spark Joy.
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entire staff are amazing and highly recommended.” –Lynda “This practice is an absolute gem. I’ve spent years seeking appropriate dental care throughout greater Cleveland and am elated to have found Dr. Schermer and his team. Not only is the practice tech savvy, they are efficient. My hygienist is thorough.” –Shawn
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