It's Messy Under My Sink

Under my kitchen sink is a mess. It’s always been cluttered under there.

When I was growing up, it was cluttered under the kitchen sink too. Under the kitchen sink is a place for clutter. This is my mind set. It’s what I know.

But a few weeks ago, I dog sat. While looking for paper towels, under my friend’s kitchen sink, I realized there was no clutter. Wait, a cabinet under the sink doesn’t have to be filled with vases, cleaning products, sponges and a Halloween soap dispenser? I could have a clean, orderly space if I wanted? It became very clear what I needed to do. Something I hadn’t done in years. I cleaned out under my sink.

Your weight can be the clutter under the sink. It’s what you’ve known. You look in the mirror every day, and it’s what you expect. Sure you know you could do something about it. Of course every time an SOS pad or random clothes pin (why was that in there?) fell out of my cupboard, I KNEW I could clean. It just wasn’t a priority. My mom’s sink looked this way.

We get use to norms. Family norms. Society norms. Neighborhood norms.  All these influences paint a picture and soon, those extra twenty pounds are just the norm.  But any day of the week, it doesn’t have to be at New Years, you can decide to clean out the cupboard. You can change your mindset. Is this your day?

Kathy Gillen is a Wellness Coach and Nutritional Instructor. For more information or for tips and tactics for a healthier lifestyle visit her at www.wellnessroadtrip.com.