As part of an elimination diet consider eliminating needless clutter.

Success doesn't flow into confusion, chaos or disorganization. Clutter reflects a lack of focus, purpose and discipline. Think of clutter as the mental equivalent of poor personal hygiene.

Desktop in disarray? Bad breath.

Piles of unfiled records? Visible tarter on your teeth.

Messy drawers and storage cabinets? Body odor.

The magazines you'll never read, the audio cassettes that you no longer even have a way to play; this reflects the flotsam and jetsam of a lack of clarity and resolve. And while others may not see the disorganization of your closet or junk drawer, your brain is tracking every item in case you should ever need it.

You won't.

Most of it is merely the artifacts of unfinished projects, ill-conceived initiatives, long ago abandoned interests, reminders of incomplete plans and off-purpose seizures.

Clean out, recycle, discard, organize and streamline.

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Bill Esteb has been a chiropractic patient and advocate since 1981. He is the creative director of Patient Media and the co-founder of Perfect Patients. He’s been a regular speaker at chiropractic gatherings since 1985. His 12 books explore the doctor/patient relationship from a patient's point of view. His chiropractic blog, in-office consultations, patient focus groups and consulting calls have helped hundreds of chiropractors around the world. Since 1999 Monday Morning Motivation has been emailed to over 10,000 subscribers each week.