Ok so its not the prettiest change in the world, but its a step onto the road of being a messie-no- more! I am very proud of this little alteration above my washing machine (I even screwed it into the wall myself). After reading how to change our organizational thoughts and habits, I was reading about the KISS method (Keep It super Simple) where the author was expressing my current philosophy; that things need to be fast and effective and small so that the changes are maintainable rather than being flash in the pan. (my own paraphrasing) So I made a super-quick, super-easy change that will eliminating an annoying habit I have accumulated over the last year. Basically, whenever I empty my lint trap, (which it is usually in between loads and hanging out, etc,) I have this terrible habit of dropping the lint on the floor in a gap between my machine and the linen press. Whilst I do eventually bin all the lint, it just about builds up to the size of a small jumper before I get rid of it!
So I installed this nift, ugly, $1.50 towel holder. On it I have put a cleaning cloth (so it is easier to quickly wipe over my machine between uses, which I never do!) and a hand towel so I can dry my hands on something other than my skirt, BUT here is the cherry on the cake; I have poked a freezer bag into one of the holder sections so that I can drop my lint in, then when its full, i just take the whole bag and bin it! I am so proud. For all you cleanies out there, I am sure you are like 'what?' but for me, this is a step into organised living. This book is making me realise how disorganised I have been not just in my home, but my time management and my life. I am realising that I can get so much more out of life if I organise more efficiently, and save time for things that really count. Not to mention not living with chores hanging over my head all the time! So here's to my ugly laundry holder. Wahoo!
Oh BTW in the spare hole, I am going to poke my delicates bag, if I can find it under all my washing. Not that I have ever used it, but now is a good time to start!!
3 comments:
Great idea Rach! Good start.
You make me giggle... loveya xx
Awesome Work Rachy, As a chaotic disorganized messy person I completely understand the difference a small change can make. We are currently undergoing our own small changes in this house i.e. A laundry basket in the bathroom so my bathroom doesn't look like a laundry! Love Ya Heaps and Love your heart xoxox
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