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Organizing Relationships

When we talk about organizing, we often think physical clutter-stuff. But emotional clutter deserves just as much attention, if not more. Emotional clutter can often be the root cause for chronic disorganization. Since I have started dealing with a chronic illness, I have realized how truly important it is to take inventory of our relationships with the same lens that we do clutter- things to sort through, make decisions about and decide where they belong in our life.
When discussing relationships it is also important to remember the priorities that I believe we are called to live by- 1. God, 2. spouse 3. kids 4. other relationships 5. everything else. I also think it is important to remember that to truly love others you first have to love yourself with the same affection and respect that God loves you with. But, that is for an entirely separate post.
The first step to organizing your relationships is to just take an honest look at how a relationship is working in your life. Maybe you need to make a call to reconnect with someone, maybe you and your spouse need to schedule some alone time, maybe you need to make a commitment to stopping in on an elderly loved one on a regular basis.
When you are taking an honest look also be willing to recognize toxic relationships that need to be repaired. If there is a conflict that needs resolved, an apology you need to make- don't hesitate. Deal with such things immediately. Don't let unresolved anger affect your relationship- not just with the person involved but with God. Harboring resentment and anger affects your personal relationship with Christ and no grudge is worth that!
Organizing our relationships can involve making more (or less if necessary) an effort to maintain communication with family and friends. Thank goodness for email and other technological advances available nowadays. They make it easy to remain in touch with people. But sometimes, for thank you notes, etc. there is no replacement or substitute for snail mail. People enjoy receiving good old fashioned mail.
I have a card organizer, I got it at Hallmark but they are available all over the place, that has a different section for each month. Then as I see attractive cards, funny cards, etc I put them in the month. Around the 3 or 4th of the month I get out the binder and mail all the cards for people with birthdays and anniversaries in that month. Some get them early, some get them a little late but all appreciate the thought and effort and it maintains the connection between us.
What do you guys do to remain connected with others- to organize your relationships?
Please share with us.

posted on: 10/14/2008 9:00:00 AM by Melissa, Multi-Tasking Mama
category: Family

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Melissa Smallwood is a professional organizer and mom of three boys (ages 15, 12 and 11). Melissa's motto is live...laugh....love and everything else will fall into place!

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