Posted by KarenB on June 1, 2000, at 12:17:22
In reply to welcome back Cindy W…, posted by Janice on June 1, 2000, at 11:40:21
Hi Guys,
I've got to say, the hardest part for me is getting started. Once I do, my compulsive nature takes over and no dirt is safe. What I have done lately is pick one room or project and agree with myself to start it the following day, no matter what. It has worked. Last week, I re-organized my children's bedroom closet. Once I was going, I ended up organizing the hall closet and our bedroom drawers.
Another trick is not to let anything pile up - like someone said, don't handle anything twice. I throw away junk mail the minute I get it into my hands and rip off the payment stub of bills along with the envelope and put it in the "to be paid" drawer.
This doesn't seem like a big deal but I have found that if I have many things lingering in the back of my mind that need to be done, it creates a constant, low level of stress that does not help with the fatigue aspect of my illness. If my environment is under control. I feel more in control, for what it's worth.
Karen
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