Rut Busters. Sheridan Stewart

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      RUT BUSTERS

      Easy, Fun & Affordable Ways to Break Free

       SHERIDAN STEWART

       www.doctorzed.com

      DEDICATION

      For Mum, who raised us to be courageous.

       INTRODUCTION

      When life becomes too small, we can lose confidence.

      Too often, when seeking change, we become convinced that we need to do something drastic or grandiose (and usually expensive!) to be effective, when in reality there are many every day, affordable (even free) things we can do to break out of our ruts and reinvigorate our lives!

      Rut Busters are the small, easy-to-do baby steps that can add up to a quantum leap! Try one or two (or all) of the following and soon enough you’ll discover that taking these tiny steps can help you develop the confidence to do and be more than you ever dreamed was possible … plus, they’re fun!

       RUT BUSTER #1

       Holy Housework!

      What, more housework? No, I’m talking about reenergizing your home or your workplace in a way that creates an environment that is inspiring to be in and helps invigorate your life! And, yes cleaning is part of the equation but, rather than thinking of it as yet more housework, try thinking of it as preparing the foundations for an exciting new chapter of your life!

      Put on your all-time favourite music and shake a tail feather along with the feather duster! I’ve been known to vacuum to everything from Van Morrison to Vivaldi, although it might be advisable to use headphones or ear buds if you’re giving your workplace the once over whist cranking out Van Halen!

      With a little help from Elvis, or Eminem, you’ll be putting a whole lot of great energy into your environment instead of the traditional elbow-grease-and-resentment!

      QUOTE: “I’m not going to vacuum until Sears makes one you can ride on.” Roseanne Barr

      AFFIRMATION: If cleanliness is next to godliness, I must be an angel!

      

      

       RUT BUSTER #2

       Mess = Stress

      It’s hard to make a fresh start when your environment is weighing you down. Take it from me, a self-confessed stuffologist who is married to a major hoarder with a degree in hard rubbish collecting!

      By getting rid of anything that is broken, worn out, shabby, unattractive or has simply lost its meaning over the years, you free up the space to enjoy the items that are useful, beautiful and meaningful. You may even invite something fresh and new in.

      Start small. Choose a room (or even a section of a room like a desk or cupboard), pick up each item and give it the Relevance Test. That is, if you don’t use it or love it, get rid of it!

      If you’re concerned about being wasteful, then offer them to friends and family, or hold a Garage Sale and turn your clutter into cash! Alternatively you could pass the items onto a charity/goodwill store.

      Remember, one person’s trash is another’s treasure.

      QUOTE: “No one ever became poor by giving.” Ann Frank

      AFFIRMATION: My home is my sanctuary.