So, the first two days of using the Kaizen theory to start an exercise regiment and to get to bed at a reasonable time went great!  Goals accomplished.  Day three (yesterday) did not go at all as planned, and solely due to the fact that I slacked.  Being that as it may, I am continuing on. 

I am in the process of working on adding another area to my Kaizen list: household duties.  I’ve tried Flylady’s Zone plan, but waiting a full month to put the focus on each room just seems too long for me (especially since I have a two year old boy running rampant!), and some rooms aren’t even part of the regular zone plan (children’s rooms &, office for example – two areas that often need the most attention in my house!).  I’ve decided to make a “room a day” plan where each day of the week is assigned one or more rooms to really focus on, and just do general pickup / daily stuff each day. 

Following the Kaizen method, I am starting small & simple.  We’ve had so much going on lately, plus between keeping up with B and launching the new site, I haven’t had as much time to focus on deeper cleaning & organization (sometimes barely maintaining! LOL!).  So, my goal for the next week or two is to simply implement this plan and focus more attention than basic pick-up in the focus room of each day.  After I am adjusted to this new routine, and get through some of the “clutter”, I’ll begin to do deeper cleaning and organization in each room. 

Hi, my name is Christy and I have clutter.  (I’m certain I’m the only one.  No one else has a clutter issue, right?).  However, I also have a plan.  A downside to our home is its total lack of storage space, which limits how I can organize what we do have & intend to keep.  We have plans to put up a shed and I will be delegating some things to Goodwill. 

Written on Thursday, August 7th, 2008 at 5:35 pm
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