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

Let’s be honest, you’d have to be a Saint to complete this list and I can tell you for a fact, I am no Saint.

- I will always watch more than 5 hours of television a week, mainly because we enjoy it, although we don’t always watch television.
- I drink caffeine. Is that so bad? I don’t have products with sugar though, that I know of? Maybe I do. I eat very healthy so I don’t really care about this either. Besides if you’re going to get that anal about it, fruit has sugar in it known as fructose.
- I get an ophthalmologist exam every 2 years and am monitored by doctors so my health is the best it can be. I don’t smoke, I’m not around smokers, I encourage others to quit, I don’t even drink alcohol. I need to lose weight and get into shape. I’m aware of this. I don’t need a guide to check point my flaws.
- I don’t know what our bank balance is and right now, it’s not on my priorities as my other half deals with the financials. I used to do all that so it’s not like I can’t do it, it’s just that I don’t do it. I spend the money baby!
- I don’t always make my bed, and I don’t care. It’s our bed, if we feel like being slobs, so be it. Who is going to judge me? Who even cares if my bed is made? Do you care?
- No our car is not in a mechanical brilliant state. Is anyones? If you answered yes, then please, donate me money so I can buy a new car. I’d love a new car! Who wouldn’t?
- Clothes = ironed? The answer is to not buy clothes that need ironing. Ironing is a waste of electricity. Electricity is a waste of energy which is bad for the environment, therefore don’t iron. It’s better for the environment if you don’t iron and you also free up your time. Problem solved. :)
- This rewarding life thing… it’s a journey. There are going to be times in life when what you have done is amazingly rewarding and other times when you let yourself or someone else down. All you can do is your best on the day. This is the joy of living. If you don’t feel the extreme lows, how can you feel the extreme joys? No, I’m not where I want to be or even thought I would be, but to be honest, I’m not really sure I know where that is, and during life as we grow that place changes anyhow so this is a ridiculous target to have.
- Speaking of unacceptable targets, we all have those. But we don’t need to focus on them. That’s just focusing on negative parts of our life. Why don’t people ever focus on the positives in life and celebrate those?
- “I do not take personally the things people say” Well that is ridiculous. If someone says something to you personally, how else are you supposed to take it? What a daft thing to try to control? Of course you feel it and you SHOULD feel it. It’s HEALTHY to feel! Why are these people making you turn into a drone?
- I do not judge or criticize others = crap. For those that believe there is a heaven & hell, obviously someone judges if you get into one or another. So if gods can judge why can’t people? Are we supposed to go “Oh I’m not going to criticize him just because he raped my daughter?” Please. Utter crap. “I don’t judge her just because she gets drunk every weekend and sleeps with a different guy.” Come on! How many people here judge George Bush or have judged the war in Iraq? Point made, thank you.
- “My earnings are commensurate with the effort I put into my job.” Money money money… what if you just LOVE your job and you will never make as much as you deserve? Sometimes that is what truly counts, and isn’t this part of having a fulfilling life as mentioned above? Why must it all be so corporate and based on money? Pisses me off.

While there are about 50% of things on this list that are good moral and personal things to remind people of thought patterns and to get their health in check, for example I now have nice nails again… (and how important is that in the big scheme of things I ask) I think the rest of it is a huge guilt trip that is just not on.

One of the goals is “I live life on my terms, not by the rules or preferences of others.” This seems like an oxymoron if you’re following and ticking off a list someone else wrote.

Taking their advice though, by living my life on my terms and not following the rules and preferences of theirs, I am ending this “goal” as I think this cleansweap rubbish maybe a nice thought but ultimately a total waste of time, space, energy and just provides more emotional blackmail we don’t need.

If you undertake this I hope it works for you. Just don’t beat yourself up or think you are less of a person because you only get 30 percent. It just means you don’t fit their mold. In my books being an individual is more important than being a drone.

XOX

I’m just going to delete the ones that no longer matter so I know which ones I still need to work on. Makes more sense that way.

Physical Environment
1. My personal files, papers, and receipts are neatly filed away.
2. My car is in excellent condition. (Doesn’t need mechanical work, repairs, cleaning or replacing)
3. My home is clean and tidy. (Vacuumed, wardrobes and drawers organized, desks and tables clear, furniture in good repair; windows clean).
4. My appliances, machinery and equipment work well. (Fridge, toaster, lawn mower, water heater, hi-fi etc.).
5. My clothes are all ironed, clean and make me look good. (No creases, piles of washing, torn, out-of-date or ill-fitting clothes).
6. My bed/bedroom lets me have the best sleep possible. (Firm bed, light, air).
7. I live in a house/flat that I love.
8. I surround myself with beautiful things.
9. I live in the geographical location of my choice.
10. There is ample and healthy lighting around me.
11. I consistently have adequate time, space and freedom in my life.
12. Nothing in my environment harms me.
13. I am not tolerating anything about my home or work environment.
14. My work environment is productive and inspiring. (Synergistic, ample tools and resources; no undue pressure).
15. My computer works very well and fully supports my efforts.
16. My hair is the way I want it.
17. I back up my hard drive at least monthly.
18. I surround myself with music which makes my life more enjoyable.
19. My bed is made daily.
20. I don’t injure myself, fall or bump into things.
21. People feel comfortable in my home.
22. I drink at least 2 liters of water a day.
23. I have nothing around the house or in storage that I do not need.
24. I am consistently early or easily on time.

Well-Being
1. I rarely use caffeine. (Chocolate, coffee, colas, tea) less than 3 times per week, total.
2. I rarely eat sugar. (Less than 3 times per week).
3. I rarely watch television. (Less than 5 hours per week).
4. My teeth and gums are healthy. (Have seen dentist in last 6 months).
5. I have had a complete eye examination within the past two years.(Glaucoma check, vision test).
6. My weight is within my ideal range.
7. My nails are healthy and look good.
8. I have a rewarding life beyond my work or profession.
9. I have something to look forward to virtually every day.
10. I have no habits which are unacceptable to me.
11. I am aware of the physical or emotional problems or conditions I have, and I am now fully taking care of all of them.
12. I consistently have evenings, weekends and holidays off and take at least four weeks of holiday each year.
13. I have just the right amount of sleep.
14. I use well-made sunglasses.
15. I do not suffer.
16. I laugh out loud every day.
17. I walk or exercise at least three times per week.
18. I hear well and protect myself from loud noises / concerts / music.

Money
1. I currently save at least 10% of my income.
2. I pay my bills on time.
3. My income source/revenue base is stable and predictable.
4. I know how much I must have to be minimally financially independent and I have a plan to get there.
5. I have 6 months’ living expenses in an easily accessible account.
6. I live on a weekly budget which allows me to save and not suffer.
7. I currently live well, within my means.
8. I have a financial plan for the next year.
9. My will is up-to-date and accurate.
10. I know how much I am worth.
11. I am on a career / professional / business track which is or will soon be financially and personally rewarding.
12. My earnings are commensurate with the effort I put into my job.
13. I have no “loose ends” at work.
14. I am in relationship with people who can assist in my career/professional development.
16. I am putting aside enough money each month to reach financial independence.
17. My earnings outpace inflation, consistently

Relationships
1. There is no one whom I would dread or feel uncomfortable “bumping into”. (In the street, at an airport or party).
2. I have let go of the relationships which drag me down or damage me. (“Let go” means to end, walk away from, declare complete, no longer be attached to).
3. I do not gossip or talk about others.
4. I tell people how they can satisfy me.
5. I am fully caught up with letters and calls.
6. I always tell the truth, no matter what.
7. I receive enough love from people around me to feel good.
8. I have fully forgiven those people who have hurt/damaged me, intentional or not.
9. I am a person of his/her word; people can count on me.
10. I am aware of my wants and needs and get them taken care of.
11. I do not judge or criticize others.
12. I do not “take personally” the things that people say to me.
13. I make requests rather than complain.
14. I spend time with people who don’t try to change me.

Well it seems that right now my well-being and physical environment are rather poor so I shall work on target points in those areas and check in again later. This is such a great idea and something I need to do, but some of it is going to be so personally confronting.