Exercise 2:
1. When strangers encounter me, I hope they think of me as:
Knowledgeable, loveable-cute, kind, accepting, safe
2. What top 3 possessions that I own help me create that impression?
Modest, well-suited clothes, simple jewelry (if any), and a smile
3. What possessions that I own, would create the opposite impression?
Gawdy jewelry, grubby clothes, messy hair & a unwelcome look.
4. When loved ones think of me, I hope they think of me as:
Organized (time & spaces), inviting & loving, and very helpful (informative)
5. Which three possessions help me create that impression?
My calendar/reminders, homemade cards, and my time/calling them.
6. What possessions that I own, would create the opposite impression?
Clutter, my forgetfulness, relationship neglect
7. What are the most important roles in my life that identify who I am?
Parent, member of the Church of Jesus Christ, a seeker of knowledge, a good neighbor & friend... Oh, and I'm a sister/daughter...
(Why did sister/daughter not make it in that list, right off?)
8. Which three possessions help me create that impression?
Parent - toys, kids dishes, pile of kid bikes outside, parenting books
Member of CoJC - spiritual books, notebook of notes, picture of Christ holding a Child, picture of Temple
Seeker of knowledge - pile of library books, ...?
Good neighbor and friend - ......? De-cluttered & pruned yard? Playdates & girls nights on my calendar.
Sister & Daughter - photos of family on wall & Chromecast. Scrapbooks.
9. What possessions are linked to roles that aren't important to me, or that used to support roles that are no longer important?
Hobby collector - cross stitch (thread, fabric, 1 project half finished), watercolor (paint, paper, etc), paper scrapbooker (paper & supplies), social worker (textbooks & notes), maybe quilter.
10. After I'm gone, I would want my children/grandchildren to remember me for these characteristics, things I did, or experiences I had:
Characteristics - value my family, kindness, knowledgeable
Things I did - geneaology/temple work, faithful saint,
Experiences - service to others
11. Which 3 possessions will help me leave these memories?
Library books, note cheat sheets (learning topics in a nutshell), computer - geneology; scriptures+notes;
12. What possessions that I own would create an impression I wouldn't want to leave?
Clutter = disorganized; unremarkable; white trash
Dirty home/ my person = not classy. Redneck. Rough. Chaos.
Multiple computers/ fancy jewelry - unapproachable, wealthy
Multiple TVs - lover of movies and media.
Huh. Interesting that I don't want to look wealthy. Or poor/redneck/un-classy. I want to be classy clean, and approachable.
I want to be available to help or listen. I want to be organized with good pre-planning for the spontaneous. I want my life's basics (cleaning, cooking, exercise, etc) to not require thinking. And I want to be frugal, think outside the box, be unusual, and remain in good health.
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Roles I want to become:
Teacher/homeschool Mom
Efficient homemaker & healthy cook
Successful Scheduler
Geneologist/ temple attender
Organized Decision maker
role model - saint/church member
Attentive wife
