There is a well-established link between physical clutter in a household, disorganized thought patterns and unhealthy accumulation of stored excess energy on the body. For the month of September, Tuesday Book Club is covering The Clutter Diet by Lorie Marrero.

Marrero is an organizing genius and an all around classy lady. She lives here in Austin and contributed greatly to our community. She recently accepted the honor of Ambassador for the ClutterDiet/Goodwill/Levis Campaign to encourage individuals to donate all of their unused belongings.
For the month of September, we will discuss The Clutter Diet via teleconference and live in Austin.
Here is the schedule:
Tuesday September 7, 2010 via teleconference 7 PM CDT
Tuesday September 14, 2010 via teleconference 7 AM CDT
Tuesday September 21, 2010 live at Laura’s Library at Bee Caves Road and Cuernavaca in Austin 6:30-8:00 PM CDT
Tuesday, September 28, 2010 via teleconference 7 AM CDT
If you are interested in fitting in to an interesting Halloween Costume, here are five steps you can take right now to make it happen easily and quickly:

• Go to clutterdiet.com and download the free Clutter Fitness Workbook.
• Schedule time to work your way through the workbook and do it.
• Prepare a weekly action plan and make sure you follow through.
• Go to Goodwill and start assembling your magnificent costume.  Drop off a load of your own stuff while you are there.
• Read The Clutter Diet with us this month and talk about it on the calls, live or here in the comments.

Expect the process of starting new uncluttering habits to stretch you in ways you didn’t foresee.  Last week, my friend Karen allowed me to drop in on a fitness class she is teaching at the Southwest Church of Christ School of Biblical Studies.  Karen’s workout stretched me in ways I did not foresee…I was sore for a few days.  Don’t be surprised if you get tired, feel sore and act grumpy when you start to get rid of the clutter.

Once you remove enough of the clutter that you regain a home space for renewal, you will be amazed at how well you keep your energy up and feel great about spending time at home.  Once you start feeling great about spending time at home, watch what your family starts doing.

You can access the weekly calls at (512) 501-4531 121014#.

In friendship,

Lori L. Barr, M. D.

MindTamers