Comparisons

Yesterday on Facebook, a meme was making its way across the social media network:

"Instead of cleaning house, I just watch an episode of Hoarders and think, "Wow, my house looks great!"

Comparisons can get us in trouble in both extremes:
     1.  We can think all is well because there aren't three foot high piles with only narrow pathways through our spaces.  This keeps us from taking action on the clutter for which we need to make a decision.

      2.  We can become paralyzed and discouraged, feeling that we never quite measure up to another person's or a magazine's "perfect" home.

Both extremes can be combatted by the habit of getting rid of at least one item per day.  This simplifies your goal and keeps you focused on the attainable.  Once the habit kicks in, your mindset begins to change.  At that point, if clutter is a problem, you are capable of dealing with larger chunks at a time.