ABOUT April 5, 2008
One Bag Nation
My Quest for Order, Serenity & Peace of Mind
About Me
Most of the organizing books and blogs I’ve read are written by people who are naturally organized. I’m not one of those people.
I’ve struggled all my life with clutter, procrastination, indecisiveness, and ineffective time management - and the paralyzing anxiety that accompanies all four. It’s a vicious cycle, and I’m ready for it to end.
If you feel like your brain is as jumbled as the cords under your desk or the inside of your refrigerator, and just thinking about tackling those jobs makes you panic, then you and I are on the same page.
But I believe there’s light at the end of the (uncluttered) tunnel . . .
About One Bag Nation
Things seemed to turn around for me a little bit a couple of months ago, when I decided to stop buying and switching purses and totes all the time. I made a commitment to one bag, it made life easier, and that small success gave me hope – and the inspiration for One Bag Nation.
Ironically, my decision to start a blog was prompted by a friend who is a professional organizer . . . yes, some of my best friends are professional organizers. I offered to write a post about my “bag conversion” for her blog and then decided to start my own.
My posts are not intended as advice, but if something I discover on my journey works for you, I’ll be delighted. I’m a “High Relationship, Low Task” person – no surprise there – so I love getting comments and look forward to reading more as my blog grows.
I’m not sure how I’ll know I’ve reached my destination, but I’m hoping that a commitment to One Bag Nation will inspire me to continue my quest until I get there.
Thanks for visiting!
Ann
I’m completely sympathize with the bag addiction!
I’ve already gone through three or four diaper bags with my first child and can’t stop browsing for another one for child #2!
I do dedicate myself to one bag at a time… usually, but that bag often only suits me for 6 months, tops.
Anyway, just stumbled on your blog and subscribed to your feed. Looking forward to reading more.
Hi Amy, welcome!
It’s easy to overbuy when there are so many fun and interesting options out there. I see my daughter leaning the same way - and she’s only six!
And your needs do change while your kids are growing. I’m sure summer will test the limits of my one bag policy!
Uh oh. I must be one of those ‘naturally orgnaized’ people. I has one bag, a fabulous Tom Bihn Cafe bag, that I love and use all the time. Having to change bags (when I use paniers to ride to work or a cute purse for fancy evenings on the town) actually stresses me out. I get worried about what to bring and whether I’ve forgotten anything.
Bex, I think if you find a bag you love, that’s half the battle.
Thanks for visiting!
Ann