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What is your ‘big yes’?

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And what are you going to say “No” too?

Today’s society is so “go, go, go” “do, do, do” and “spend, spend, spend” that every day we have numerous invitations to say yes. Within all of this craziness, most of us are moving through this life like zombies; constantly maxed out just from the overwhelm of all that stands before us. We are simply just saying yes to too many things.

The brilliant Stephen Covey said, “You have to decide what your highest priorities are and have the courage – pleasantly, smilingly, unapologetically – to say ‘no’ to other things. And the way to do that is by having a bigger ‘yes’ burning inside.” Yes, yes, yes!

In my book saying “no” applies to any of, but not limited to, the following…

  • Birthday Parties
  • Shopping
  • Vacations
  • Projects
  • Possessions
  • Email Subscriptions
  • Magazine Subscriptions
  • Food
  • Baby Showers
  • Bridal Showers
  • Clothes
  • Shoes
  • Electronics
  • Social Media Profiles

…you get the idea

Today, I invite you to schedule some time for yourself to reflect on what the “bigger yes” is stirring deep down in your soul. Once you have an idea of what that is, breathe deeply and feel into what allowing that into your reality would be like. Then think about what it would be like to say no (“pleasantly, smilingly, unapologetically”) to everything else.

You REALLY do get to decide what you engage with. It may take some time to get clear about what you really do want and then more time to transition into a new way of living, being and interacting with the world, but it IS possible.

Here’s to consciously choosing our realities!

Marla on TV showcasing cool containers!

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Transform your paper piles with these pretty & practical tools!  See our New Year Favorites

We have put a lot of thought into helping you this year with the chronic clutter areas!  Our tip here is to choose a cool and practical container for the incoming information and paper. If you have piles of paper and written notes covering your kitchen counter or desktop, check out the two containers below.  We hope you will love them and use them as much as we do.

Tip & Tool – Choose ONE NOTEBOOK for all the incoming information, notes, ideas and actions.  Check out our favorite – the ARC Notebook by Staples 

Cool Tool – Make it Pretty, Practical & Portable!  To transform your paper piles check out  The Acrylic Desktop File from the Container Store.

Earlier this month, Marla was invited to Good Things Utah to share all about it, plus some other great paper containers we love! Click on the picture below to watch it.

 

Clear & SIMPLE, Marla Dee on Good Things Utah

The Pretty, Practical & Portable Paper Container!

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Do you have piles of paper on your kitchen counter?  You’ve got to check out this cool container!

Have you noticed just how much we LOVE containers?! Don’t let our enthusiasm make you think you we like all of them equally though. We are a bit particular, as they’ve got to be beautiful, functional and fit our personalities. When it comes to our desktop action system, we have found a new one that we are just thrilled to share with you.

How come we love it so much?

  • It’s Pretty –  add your personal favorite color hanging folders your personality comes shining through
  • It’s Practical – holds up to 15 hanging file folders, plenty for an individual or family
  • It’s Portable – lightweight and has handles so you can move it from your counter, to your table, to your desk

If you feel the same way we do and just have one for yourself, you can Shop The Container Store Here. We’d also love to hear about your favorite desktop file containers. Or if you have questions, please ask in the comment section below.

The NEW Clear & SIMPLE Way!

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TRUE CLUTTER CONFESSIONS from Marla & Kate

– the Creators of the Clear & SIMPLE Way to live free of clutter and be organized!

This last year has been all about creating and then clearing, over and over again! We had a blast launching our new brand & website, traveling to London, offering new eBooks and workshops, sharing the Powerful Staying in Business a Decade & Beyond – and so much more.  It all led to creating our own form of chaos. The ladies always touting “Keep it Simple” had to take a long look at why we were making everything complicated. Ha Ha!

We sadly realized that in our frantic efforts to give you so much, we weren’t aligning with our core values – Simple, Joyful, & Soulful.  We are sorry for throwing you more stuff than anyone could handle; more information than connection. In December we took a “time out”.  We spent time clearing our own clutter, opening to sacred conversations, and constantly asking what we MOST want to give you in this New Year?

So, in true Clear & SIMPLE fashion, we’ve gone through SEE IT, MAP IT & DO IT to create a meaningful way to stay connected this year. Since you have signed up to receive content from us we want you to know what it will look like…

Our 2015 THEME – Organizing can be simple & fun!

  • Daily sharing on Social Media of things that inspire us and make life easier. Like our Facebook Page.
  • Weekly Ezine – a simple offering: Inspiring Idea, Tool or Tip, Cool Container or Simple System. Sign Up Here.
  • Monthly Newsletter –  a simple email with a small roundup of the month’s Featured Favorites
  • Spontaneous Blogs & Video’s showcasing our favorite products, tools and solutions

 

We hope you will join us on the fun journey and please let us know what you want anytime!

801-463-9090 | info@clearsimple.com

Marla & Kate
Clear & SIMPLE, The New Way