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By mid-February, the initial rush of New Year\u2019s resolutions has faded, but that doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s too late for a fresh start<\/a>. Organizing expert Shira Gill<\/a> invites us to take a thoughtful, intentional approach to personal growth by conducting a \u201clife audit\u201d\u2014a simple, yet impactful, process of evaluating key areas of our lives, from career and finance to hobbies and well-being. By honestly assessing where we stand and identifying where to focus, we gain the clarity needed to align our energy with what truly matters.<\/p>\n

In this exclusive excerpt from her new book LifeStyled<\/a>,<\/em> Shira Gill shares her process for conducting a life audit each year, offering a clear method for identifying what matters most and where to focus our efforts. Her approach encourages us to reflect, prioritize, and take intentional action, all while embracing the practice of self-compassion and realistic goal-setting. Read on for Shira\u2019s actionable steps and insightful prompts to kickstart meaningful change.<\/p>\n

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Shira Gill is a globally recognized home-organizing expert, bestselling author, and speaker. Shira is the author of Minimalista and Organized Living, and has been featured in 100+ print and media outlets including Vogue, Dwell, Better Homes & Gardens, House Beautiful, Architectural Digest, Domino, Forbes, Goop, Harper\u2019s Bazaar, HGTV, Today, InStyle, Parents, Real Simple, and The New York Times.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

How to Do a Life Edit\u2014An Organizing Expert Shares Her Insights<\/h2>\n

Every year on New Year\u2019s Eve, I sit down and rank each area of my life on a scale of 1 to 5, based on level of fulfillment and overall satisfaction. Once I\u2019ve ranked each area, I\u2019ll jot down some quick reflections, and note a thing or two I can do to improve each area for the following year. This exercise only takes me about thirty minutes and always helps me clarify where I want to focus my time, energy, and effort for the coming season, or even the coming year. <\/p>\n

Overachievers, take note\u2014the objective here is not to get a perfect score of five in each area of your life. In fact, it\u2019s the opposite. This process is designed to help you make intentional decisions about which areas can hang out on the back burner, and which areas need your attention most urgently. It\u2019s about making thoughtful, clear, and concrete decisions about what you can let go of (for now) instead of trying to do everything, and inevitably failing.<\/p>\n

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