There are sooooooo many reasons to have an organized home and life and business and and and... the list goes on. If you don't know where to start... here are a few tips to get you motivated and get it done:
1. Make an appointment with yourself. Choose a time of day when you are well rested & not hungry. Make sure to dress comfortably for the activity.
2. Ask a friend to help who knows you well. The kind of friend who will keep you focused.
3. Choose your project - make a plan. THEN WORK THE PLAN.
4. Bring the right tools. Plan what you need ahead of time. Jumping up and down to get the tools you need, wastes time and precious energy, and make you vulnerable to distractions.
5. Pick an area of the project that bothers you the most. Do it first. (Quick results motivate you to continue and come back another day.)
6. Set a timer. (Trick of the trade)
7. Empty the space!
- Combine like with like (box it, zip it, band it).
- Choose to keep only what you love and need.
- Give away or discard the rest immediately.
- Distribute what does not belong in that area.
- Clean as you go.
8. Make it fun. (Laugh, compete, sing, play music)
9. Quit BEFORE you get tired.
10. Track your progress and brag about it. Reward yourself.
I know it's hard sometimes to involve your kids... but organizing is a learned process... teach your children the joys of organizing and they will become adults that organize!!!
Best to all, Theresa
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