Tip of the Month - Getting Organized
by Peggy Hughes
The most oft repeated comment I hear from my new organizing clients is: "I don't know where to start".
And, my typical response is: "Start exactly where you're at..."
If you have just walked in the door and dropped your mail and coat/jacket, briefcase, etc. on your kitchen/dining room table, or perhaps onto your couch - that's where you should start.
Similarly, if you are standing inside your closet but think you should start with your dresser drawers... nope, start in the closet and then move on to your dresser.
At the end of the day, it does not matter where you begin your organizing journey. What does matter is that you do something - because once you take action it all starts to fall into place.
Quick Tip - Set a timer for only 15 minutes... do whatever organizing/cleanup you can in that 15 minute time frame. When the buzzer rings, you get to decide if you want to work another 15 minutes or if you are done for the day!
And, my typical response is: "Start exactly where you're at..."
If you have just walked in the door and dropped your mail and coat/jacket, briefcase, etc. on your kitchen/dining room table, or perhaps onto your couch - that's where you should start.
Similarly, if you are standing inside your closet but think you should start with your dresser drawers... nope, start in the closet and then move on to your dresser.
At the end of the day, it does not matter where you begin your organizing journey. What does matter is that you do something - because once you take action it all starts to fall into place.
Quick Tip - Set a timer for only 15 minutes... do whatever organizing/cleanup you can in that 15 minute time frame. When the buzzer rings, you get to decide if you want to work another 15 minutes or if you are done for the day!
Best wishes to you and yours for a very healthy, happy and prosperous 2008!
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