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?
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