I’m not an organization specialist. Yet, the new year seems like the ideal time to de-clutter our thoughts, actions, visions and physical environment. Manifesting our desires and dreams means creating inner and exterior environments that let energy flow unimpeded.

Thought cleanup — Take a minute to consider what thoughts are unproductive, repetitive and uninspiring. Negative thoughts can clog your energy as surely as trans fats in your arteries. When you find yourself going over the same old thought territory, shift intentionally to a new thought or attitude around the same subject. Say to yourself: “This is how I feel starting today.”

Action sorting — In the past, my worst action habit was getting on that “it’s all up to me” treadmill. I’d let myself get overwhelmed by everything that needed to get done. And, that “everything” was typically tasks that I didn’t really enjoy — ok they sucked my inspirational energy right out of me. So now I make it a point to consider, “Is that something I want to do or something I think I should do?” If it falls in the “should” category I use my creative mind to find an alternative. I pass it along to my assistant. I decline the invitation. I enlist a partner to share the load.

Vision clearing — The movies that automatically play in our minds are often sorry reruns and horror stories. We are experts at awful-izing at the drop of a hat. When you make envisioning an activity backed by intention you powerfully train your brain for happiness. Dream boards are a perfect point of reference to shift the energy of your mind movie to a higher vibration. Visualize clients calling, buyers purchasing, attendees signing up. Picture yourself speaking powerfully to a large group, leading a successful business, traveling to an exotic location, parenting a happy family, connecting romantically. Direct where you can direct and edit for joy.

Of course it always help to do these things in an exterior environment that matches the inner world you are upgrading. So clear away stuff you trip over. File away papers you don’t need immediate access to. Throw out piles you haven’t even looked at for 6 months or more. The change in energy will feel healing and productive immediate.