Each week, I post a video about some Pigeon of Discontent raised by a reader. Because, as much as we try to find the Bluebird of Happiness, we’re also plagued by those small but pesky Pigeons of Discontent.
This week’s Pigeon of Discontent, suggested by a reader, is: “I can’t organize my mail.”
As you can tell, I’m extremely–possibly inordinately–proud of my mail center. But you don’t have to have a drawer-centered system! Follow whatever system works for you.
If you want to read more about this resolution, check out…
9 quick tips for keeping your home feeling serene and organized.
A surprising happiness booster? Cleaning my office.
7 tips for avoiding procrastination. Without delay is the easiest way.
What about you? What system do you use for staying on top of your mail? Sorting out the junk mail is one of my favorite household tasks. It’s so satisfying to get rid of that mail immediately. But then of course comes the bill-paying.
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The book give-away continues! Happier at Home hits the shelves in less than a month, and to celebrate, I’m giving away one book each day for the next few weeks–hot off the presses.
Enter your name and email on the sign-up form here, and every day, someone will be picked at random. U.S. and Canada only, alas.
If you’re wondering about the book, you can…
–learn more about it here
–read a sample chapter on the subject of “time” here
–email me for a one-page reading group guide here
–watch the Behind the Scenes video here (though you’d probably enjoy that more after you’ve read the book)
