A Fresh Start for the New School Year
As summer winds down and the school year approaches, it’s time for a fresh start. Whether you’re getting the kids ready for their first day back or reorganizing your workspace, there’s no better time to declutter your home and your finances. In this post, we’re taking inspiration from financial expert Julie Murphy, who shares her wisdom on how decluttering your living space can unlock new opportunities in your financial life.
Julie Murphy’s Approach to Decluttering Your Finances
Julie Murphy is a seasoned money manager and author who’s all about helping people create their best lives—starting with their finances. With nearly $1 billion under management, Julie’s methods are both creative and effective.
One of Julie’s key insights is that if you’re feeling stuck financially, the answer might lie in your home. She suggests that clutter in your living space can be a physical manifestation of the mental or emotional blocks keeping you from financial success. Her advice? Take a good look around your home and start clearing out the clutter. This simple act can lead to a surprising shift in energy, allowing new ideas, opportunities, and even money to flow into your life.
In her first book, Awaken Your Wealth: Creating a PACT to Optimize Your Money and Your Life, Julie introduces the PACT system—a strategy designed to help you break free from limiting beliefs and build real wealth. The PACT system encourages you to:
- Change Your Story: Recognize and rewrite the narrative you’ve created around money, which may be holding you back.
- Set Yourself Free: Identify and release the subconscious beliefs that are limiting your financial potential.
- Create Positive Energy: Foster a mindset that invites abundance, allowing money to find you more easily.
- Manage Your Finances Holistically: Julie advises organizing your finances into three main categories—Past (Debt), Present (Cash Flow), and Future (Investments)—and consciously managing all three areas to achieve financial freedom.
Julie’s approach is not just about money; it’s about creating a life that aligns with your true desires and values. Her book provides relatable anecdotes and game-changing exercises to help you get started on your journey to financial independence.
Remember: Just as with decluttering your home, be honest and gentle with yourself as you work through your finances. Start small, stay consistent, and watch as your financial life begins to transform.
Back-to-School Home Decluttering Tips:
There are as many reasons for clutter to pile up as there are decluttering methods. The most important part is finding a method that works well for you and your lifestyle. Here are a few tips on how to start the process:
- Catch-All Basket: Take a basket to collect all items that don’t belong in the space you’re currently decluttering. This allows you to stay focused on the room you’re working through instead of being interrupted every time you find an item that belongs somewhere else.
- Start with Trash: Begin by removing the trash so it’s easier to identify the items you’re keeping and determine whether they are in the right place. All other items can be placed in the catch-all basket to be put away later.
- Phone a Friend: Call a friend to either help with the project or simply keep you company. Studies show that having a buddy while doing a project you’ve struggled to start can not only help kickstart the process but also provide the stamina to see it through.
- Set a Timer: Give yourself a time limit for how long you’ll spend on a task. When the timer goes off, you can either stop to do something else or continue on. Often, the momentum built during that time will carry you through to the end of the project.
- Stay Positive: Cleaning and decluttering are neutral tasks that everyone deals with. Life can bring busy seasons, emergencies, or other challenges that lead to clutter. What’s important is that your space remains functional for you and your lifestyle. Decluttering is an investment in yourself and your family.
Creating a Productive and Organized Space for the New School Year
The new school year is the perfect opportunity to create a clutter-free environment that fosters productivity, creativity, and peace of mind. Whether it’s setting up a new study space for the kids, decluttering your home office, or organizing your finances, taking the time to tidy up can lead to a more focused and fulfilling life.
Spartan Junk Removal is Here to Help
At Spartan Junk Removal, we’re more than just a junk removal service—we’re your partners in creating a clean, organized, and stress-free environment. If you need help clearing out the clutter, we’re here to do the heavy lifting. Whether it’s making room for a new study nook or simply getting rid of unwanted items, give us a call. We’ll help you start the school year on the right foot.
Start the Semester Strong
As we head into the new school year, take the time to declutter both your home and your finances. With advice from experts like Julie Murphy and the support of Spartan Junk Removal, you can create a space that allows for growth, creativity, and financial freedom.
Here’s to a successful, clutter-free semester!
Best regards,
Leonidas and The Spartan Junk Removal Team