Marilyn’s Way Stepping Stones Series

We are on to the next step of Marilyn’s Way Stepping Stones.  I wanted to make sure everyone that is participating had a chance to get their “Launch Pad” that gets one out the door to an event, work, or appointment.  I saw lots of variety and that is what Marilyn’s Way is about.  Finding Your Own Way that will work for you.  I just want you to get started.  It can be changed at a later time if you want.  This “Launch Pad” is to get you into the Habit and one of the Stones that will help you FLY.  The majority of us have a problem with being on time to events, work, and appointments.  If you have everything you need to get out the door including your keys, success to breaking the habit of always being late will actually be successful!

I was going to go on to a different stepping stone but really thought about the one we are going to do this week.  I believe it is equally important and is another “Launch Pad”  This Launch Pad is where you designate your area to lay your clothes out during your Before Bedtime Routine each night.  Establishing an area that says, “This is what I am wearing the coming day will help you with this very important habit that sure turned my life around.”  If you wear makeup, get rid of all the makeup that is outdated and just keep what you use.  For me using a shadow brush has made the world of difference in getting that applied as most sponges that come with shadows are small and hard to work with.  My make up Launch Pad is in my bedroom where my clothes are.  I spend plenty of time in my very small bathroom showering and then drying and styling my hair.  If I had a nice size bathroom I would probably do all of it in there.  I tried this and it just doesn’t work as I don’t like to be in a small space for longer than 45 minutes.

I also want you to continue with your 3 stepping stones/habits for each landing/routine.  We have to keep our foundation solid before we add new things.  Yesterday all I got done was the three steps to Before Bedtime Routine, Morning Routine, and I didn’t get Afternoon Routine done.  I know if I hadn’t gotten the BBR and MR done, it would have been very difficult to JUMP in.  The longer I FLY the more I realize perfectionism and procrastination has no place in FLYing.  Remember all of the programs on decluttering and decorating have a TEAM to accomplish this.  We are just one and as long as we put one foot in front of the other, I consider it FLYing.

I will show you a picture of my Getting Dressed To Shoes Hair and Makeup “Launch Pad.”  You think where it would work in your home.  Mine is two Launch Pads as I do my hair in my bathroom.  The “Launch Pad” I want everyone to make is that area where you will be keeping together the clothes you are wearing for the coming day.  Make it easy so you can just “JUMP” into them!
Keep FLYing!
Marilyn

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Launch Pad  Getting Dressed To Shoes Hair and Makeup