{"id":482,"date":"2011-01-30T23:23:14","date_gmt":"2011-01-31T04:23:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/simplelifecorp.com\/simplelifeblog\/?p=482"},"modified":"2012-07-22T11:00:40","modified_gmt":"2012-07-22T15:00:40","slug":"use-your-zorro-circle-to-clear-clutter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/simplelifecorp.com\/simplelifeblog\/2011\/01\/use-your-zorro-circle-to-clear-clutter\/","title":{"rendered":"Use Your Zorro Circle to Clear Clutter"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>I’ve just finished an entertaining and informative\u00a0 book by Shawn Achor: The Happiness Advantage.\u00a0 One concept that he discusses in his book is the Zorro Circle.\u00a0 As the story of Zorro tells, Zorro was trained to be the legendary swordsman and fighter that he was by first learning to fight only from a circle drawn in the sand by his master\/teacher.\u00a0 Once he had conquered the circle, he was a changed man and his ability to fight was greatly enhanced.<\/p>\n

This concept works with many areas of life.\u00a0 Selecting a small area and conquering it can help you quickly master much larger areas.\u00a0 Clearing clutter is one good use of this concept.<\/p>\n

To use it, simply select a small area that is typically cluttered.\u00a0 It should be small and manageable, such as a small area of the kitchen counter near the sink, or perhaps a corner of a dresser, or a space on an end table.\u00a0 Pick an area that bothers you and that you see often.\u00a0 Now clear and clean this area.\u00a0 Next, practice the concept of the Zorro circle by actively guarding the area (your Zorro circle) from any and all clutter.\u00a0 Concentrate only on this area.\u00a0 Check it before bedtime and during the day.\u00a0 Allow no clutter in your designated area.<\/p>\n

Do this for a week, or even two, until you have mastered the Zorro circle and it is now easy and habitual to keep it clutter free. During this time, you may have found that you began to clear other areas.\u00a0 Or you may have brought less clutter into the house.\u00a0 Whatever the other results, celebrate the clear Zorro circle.<\/p>\n

Now expand by selecting another Zorro circle for keeping clear of clutter.\u00a0 Clean and guard this area, too, until it is also a habit to keep that small area clean.<\/p>\n

You may now find that you feel such a power over clutter that you spontaneously clear out entire rooms.\u00a0 Or you may just\u00a0 continue one Zorro circle at a time.\u00a0 Either way, this is a very powerful way to train yourself to clear your clutter and keep it from returning.<\/p>\n

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