Comments on: Clearing Out Clutter http://realpeoplepress.com/blog/clearing-out-clutter-nlp NLP Articles, News, and Tidbits about Psychotherapy and Personal Development Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:24:15 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: Zane Szurgot http://realpeoplepress.com/blog/clearing-out-clutter-nlp#comment-957 Zane Szurgot Sat, 18 Jun 2011 13:37:49 +0000 http://realpeoplepress.com/blog/?p=531#comment-957 Thank you Steve. I just talked to my husband about the beauty of us working together to clear a space in the basement for a project we want to start. I'm almost 60 and my husband has a decade on me, so we have started to accumulate "stuff" from the homes of relatives who have downsized for some reason. Your method is lovely. I watched the video clip from your session at the ME Institute - I'm going to purchase it because there must be more useful gems in there. Plus, I feel the need to reward you financially for this fabulous blog. I failed to respond after reading a bit of your poetry (I REALLY lose track of all the electronic messages - do you have practical tips for handling e-mail/blogs/etc?). Anyway, your sensitivity and sensibility resonate strongly in me. Thanks for being so accessible. Thank you Steve. I just talked to my husband about the beauty of us working together to clear a space in the basement for a project we want to start. I’m almost 60 and my husband has a decade on me, so we have started to accumulate “stuff” from the homes of relatives who have downsized for some reason. Your method is lovely. I watched the video clip from your session at the ME Institute - I’m going to purchase it because there must be more useful gems in there. Plus, I feel the need to reward you financially for this fabulous blog. I failed to respond after reading a bit of your poetry (I REALLY lose track of all the electronic messages - do you have practical tips for handling e-mail/blogs/etc?). Anyway, your sensitivity and sensibility resonate strongly in me. Thanks for being so accessible.

]]> By: Sharon McGann http://realpeoplepress.com/blog/clearing-out-clutter-nlp#comment-954 Sharon McGann Thu, 16 Jun 2011 10:09:35 +0000 http://realpeoplepress.com/blog/?p=531#comment-954 Great distinction Steve - I usually get so caught up in the in between that I give up after a few minutes or hours of dithering. I now have a strategy that means I will still have an enjoyable weekend while tidying up before my mother's visit next week - perfect timing on the email link! Great distinction Steve - I usually get so caught up in the in between that I give up after a few minutes or hours of dithering. I now have a strategy that means I will still have an enjoyable weekend while tidying up before my mother’s visit next week - perfect timing on the email link!

]]> By: Tom Dotz http://realpeoplepress.com/blog/clearing-out-clutter-nlp#comment-630 Tom Dotz Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:05:11 +0000 http://realpeoplepress.com/blog/?p=531#comment-630 Hi Steve, VERY nice and really timely! While Cate's been cleaning out closets at home, I've been in the process of cleaning out the warehouse of all sorts of NLP odds and ends. May I republish this in my newsletter? Tom Hi Steve,

VERY nice and really timely! While Cate’s been cleaning out closets at home, I’ve been in the process of cleaning out the warehouse of all sorts of NLP odds and ends. May I republish this in my newsletter?

Tom

]]> By: Joy Livingwell http://realpeoplepress.com/blog/clearing-out-clutter-nlp#comment-569 Joy Livingwell Wed, 21 Apr 2010 07:39:19 +0000 http://realpeoplepress.com/blog/?p=531#comment-569 Brilliant, Steve! This is an excellent example of taking a simple NLP distinction and applying it powerfully and practically. When decluttering large amounts of stuff (such as a disorganized basement), I find it helpful to first divide items into categories (3-ring binders, tools, extension cords, books). This puts similar items in one place, so when I "shop" for items I can compare the assortment and pick out the best ones. With items such as tools and shoes, I want to keep a selection of items rather than one, and having a group of items to choose from helps me select wisely. Brilliant, Steve! This is an excellent example of taking a simple NLP distinction and applying it powerfully and practically.

When decluttering large amounts of stuff (such as a disorganized basement), I find it helpful to first divide items into categories (3-ring binders, tools, extension cords, books). This puts similar items in one place, so when I “shop” for items I can compare the assortment and pick out the best ones. With items such as tools and shoes, I want to keep a selection of items rather than one, and having a group of items to choose from helps me select wisely.

]]> By: heather ridley http://realpeoplepress.com/blog/clearing-out-clutter-nlp#comment-523 heather ridley Tue, 02 Mar 2010 09:44:50 +0000 http://realpeoplepress.com/blog/?p=531#comment-523 Often things are saved for the feelings and memories they evoke, eg baby's first shoe, I take photographs of such items and then I can get rid of the item but still trigger the memory and associated feelings. If you were helping someone declutter as a practitioner you could anchor the feelings to the photograph and they would find it easier to get rid of the item. Often things are saved for the feelings and memories they evoke, eg baby’s first shoe, I take photographs of such items and then I can get rid of the item but still trigger the memory and associated feelings. If you were helping someone declutter as a practitioner you could anchor the feelings to the photograph and they would find it easier to get rid of the item.

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