Visualizing Your Perfect *Typical* Day

To help you zero in on WHY this Decluttering work is worth it, try this journaling exercise. I certainly didn’t invent this idea (I think I was first inspired to do it by Marie Kondo’s Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, but the idea is pretty common!). And to be honest, I re-do this exercise every few years, or after major changes (like when our youngest child was born, or I started my business!), because my idea of a “perfect” day changes pretty regularly!!!

And please note: *Typical = within the confines of your current reality.  If you work every day and intend to continue to do so, imagine how a perfect work day would feel. Or choose a weekend day. If you live in a two bedroom apartment, that’s the space you’re working with for this exercise!

There are hundreds of ways to do this this exercise, but here’s my go-to.

Step one: Outline the Parts of Your Day

Make an outline of the major parts of your day. You might consider:

• The moment you wake up
• What you do next? (Read? Journal? Grab a peaceful cup of coffee? This is your vision, remember)
• Getting ready in the bathroom/showering/makeup/shaving….
• Getting dressed/choosing clothes and accessories
• Waking up kids
• Making/enjoy breakfast
• Packing lunches
• Making sure everyone has and takes what they need when they leave the house
• Returning home from work/school
• Putting away the items from the day, transitioning to home life
• Or maybe quickly turning around to head out to the next event
• Getting dinner on the table
• Debriefing the day with family members
• One-on-one or family time, or a chat on the phone with a friend
• Relaxing, perhaps with an activity that’s not just enjoyable but also a good time investment (learning a new skills, watching a show as a family – relationship building, etc.)
• Transitioning to bed – when you’re putting away technology, etc.
• Falling asleep – last thoughts about the day….

Step two: Fill in the Details

Alright, now it’s time for the vision!

The devil is the details, folks!

Go into as much details as you can. Things you might ask yourself:

• What do I see?
• What do I feel (physically and emotionally!)
• What do I smell?  
• What do I hear?
• Who am I with?

Don’t hesitate to get specific! For example, if you’re reading: is it a magazine? A hardcover book? A Kindle? Do you know the title? Have you read it before? Why did you pick that title?

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I’d love to hear how this exercise goes for you! You can message me here!

You might also enjoy: Setting Intentions For Your Rooms

~ Danielle