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Think about the following aspects of your life – whenever your answer to a question is ‘no’, this indicates a drainer. Work to make all your answers ‘yes’.

1 . PERSONAL ENV IRONMENT

� Is your living space clean and inspiring? � Is your wardrobe tidy and are all of your clothes clean,

pressed and in good repair? � Have you cleaned out your storage space and thrown

away anything you haven’t used in two years? � Do you have fresh air and comfort in your home? � Are your bed, pillow and bedding clean, comfortable

and conducive to a good night’s sleep?

2 . F INANCES

� Do you have a budget or know your cost of living? � Do you pay your bills on time or make arrangements

with creditors? � Are all of your receipts, invoices and � nancial records

� led and in order? � Do you have an automatic savings plan to save at least

10 per cent of your income? � Do you pay o� your credit card debt in full each month?

3 . RELAT IONSHIPS

� Do you tidy any loose ends with your partner, parents, siblings and friends by having open, honest and authentic conversations?

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� Do you let the people you love know how important they are to you?

� Have you let go of any relationships that drag you down or damage you?

� Do you make requests rather than complaints? � Do you respond to phone calls, letters and emails promptly,

even if your response is brief?

4 . WELLBE ING

� Does your diet include fresh fruit and vegetables, and provide you with enough energy?

� Do you avoid excess tea, co� ee and alcohol? � Do you exercise for 30 minutes at least three times

per week? � Do you get enough sleep at least � ve nights a week? � Do you have a holiday at least once a year?

5 . FUN/CREAT IV I TY

� Do you invest in personal development? � Do you laugh every day? � Do you have a hobby? � Do you plan regular fun activities with your partner,

family and friends? � Do you dream big dreams and work on realistic ways

to make them happen?

Clear the clutter. Delete the drainers. Get clarity.

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