'cleansweep' my life up to 100% (http://betterme.org/cleansweep.html)

okay, I haven’t got an official 100%, but this is what remains:

- live in the geographic area I choose. I can’t do much about that at the moment, and I do live in a nice area, so that’s kind of irrelevant

- have nothing around the house of in storage that I do not need – covered by two 43 things goals

- rarely use caffeine/sugar – these are problem points for me, but also part of a long-term eating disorder that won’t be any means be solved overnight. it’s something I’d rather not push myself for, so I’m happy to try and minimise caffeine and sugar when I can

- have a complete physical exam – this is scheduled in the next fortnight, and I see my doctor often enough for mental health things anyway that any irregularities get looked at

- my weight is within my ideal range – it’s in the “healthy” range, with a BMI of about 22, but my goal weight is on 43 things

- my nails are healthy and attractive – 43 things

- I have no habits which I find to be unacceptable – well, this is an ongoing thing – we constantly gain and lose habits as we go through life. my only bad habits relate to mental health, really, and anything I find as I work my way through life I try to deal with

- I floss daily – on my 43things list, progressive

- 6 financial-based points. these are also long term, and part of my budget (which I’ve set up), and my life goals. because I rely on a pension and don’t have much money, it’s not something I can alter too much, although I’m aiming to do the best I can with money, and I’m learning more each year about handling my finances.

- I am fully caught up with letters and calls – I have one letter and one email to send, but again, these are always on-going things, and I’m terrible at them. I see my friends when I see them, which is always lovely, and apart from that I’m not too fussed

so, technically, my final score is:

relationships: 24/25
money: 19/25
physical environment: 23/25
health and emotional balance: 18/25

84/100

since most of the rest are upkeep, ongoing or part of my plan already, I’m happy to mark this as done.

having re-evaluated a few things, and getting my butt into gear, I struck off a few things under “relationships” (i.e. I don’t think I judge people, or take things personally), and through sitting down and writing out a few budgets (present, future), from “money”.

So:

money = 19/25
relationships = 24/25 (need to catch up on a letter and an email)
physical environment = 21/25
health & emotional balance = 18/25 (no surprise there)

= 82/100 = progress!

clearly the most work to be done is on health – dropping my consumption of sugar and caffeine (this is mainly sugar and the occasional tea, not coffee) and losing weight.

my physical environment means I need to go over my possessions AGAIN so I can feel comfortable crossing off “I have nothing around the house I do not need”, and I need to get the heating/air-con fixed on my car, the latter which can’t be done until summer because they don’t know what’s wrong with it. most of my papers are filed away, I just want to put a few more things away to feel like I have an ideal system.

financially, I just need a month or two before I can live easily within my means and also save, which will cross off several items from the list.

okay, I’ve now ticked off two things: not injuring myself, and knowing how much I need to be financially independent. I need to look more at the details, because I’m sure there are more things I can cross off:

17/25 for money
22/25 for relationships
20/25 for physical environment
18/25 for health and emotional balance.

= 77

16/25 for money
22/25 for relationships
19/25 for physical environment
18/25 for health and emotional balance.

75 things done

things to work on:
- save 10% of my income
- know how much I must have to be financially dependent
- have 6 months’ living expenses
- live on a weekly budget which allows me to save
- have a financial plan for next year
- rarely miss uni due to illness
- put aside enough money each month to reach financial independence
- full catch up with emails and letters
- do not judge or criticise others
- do not “take personally” the things people say to me
- file away personal papers and receipts
- have my car in excellent condition
- live in the geographic area I choose
- make my bed daily
- don’t injure myself
- have nothing around the house or in storage that I do not need
- rarely use caffeine
- rarely eat sugar
- have a complete physical exam
- have my weight in MY ideal range
- have healthy and attractive nails
- have no unacceptable habits
- floss daily

money: 17
physical environment: 19
well-being: 21
relationships: 20

= 77/100

these are what I need to work on:

1. I surround myself with beautiful things.
2. I live in the geographical location of my choice.
3. My bed is made daily.
4. I don’t injure myself, fall or bump into things.
5. I drink at least 2 liters of water a day.
6. I have nothing around the house or in storage that I do not need.
7. I rarely use caffeine. (Chocolate, coffee, colas, tea) less than 3 times per week, total.
8. I rarely eat sugar. (Less than 3 times per week).
9. I am aware of the physical or emotional problems or conditions I have, and I am now fully taking care of all of them.
10. I have just the right amount of sleep.
11. I currently save at least 10% of my income.
12. I have returned or made-good-on any money I borrowed.
13. I have 6 months’ living expenses in an easily accessible account.
14. I have a financial plan for the next year.
15. I am in relationship with people who can assist in my career/professional development.
16. I rarely miss work due to illness.
17. I am putting aside enough money each month to reach financial independence.
18. I tell people how they can satisfy me.
19. I am fully caught up with letters and calls.
20. I am complete with past loves or spouses.
21. I am aware of my wants and needs and get them taken care of.
22. I do not “take personally” the things that people say to me.

There’s one I’ve lost in the mess, but soon I’ll have a printed version of this and it won’t be a problem. Anyway, here goes.