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Let’s Get Organized!
Easy and Simple Strategies to Getting (and Staying) Organized
Let Good
Order Reign!
Even the most organized
person can struggle with being orderly. In fact, it is often the
most organized who have the most difficulty keeping on top of
organization.
What makes the
Difference?
As your workload
continues to increase, your environment can suffer unless you
take some time to take care of administrative and organizational
tasks. It does not take long for every day mail to pile up if it
is not being put away in its place as you finish with it. That
"place" might be a temporary home, but at least the letters are
put away instead of sitting out on the desk somewhere.
Remember that
whatever is not put in its place will only pile to make
clutter.
Because your busy
lifestyle warrants continuous maintenance to keep an orderly
environment, a key to being clutter-free is to put things away
when you are done with them. It really only takes a moment but,
if you do not, it can take hours to sort out when it gets out of
control.
Remember that
time is money.
Your new behavior
usually has to be developed, like a routine. Developing a good
routine takes time. The act of putting something away right away
may sound easy for some, yet, on the other hand, is not part of
some individual’s basic nature. We are often too busy to be
bothered with doing that, right? On the other hand, maybe you
just haven’t designated a "home" for the item yet, yes? Whatever
your attitude is, the best thing you can do for yourself now is
change it (the attitude.)
If you were to
look around your home right now, it would be a good "drill" to
spot what does not have a place.
A new home for magazines
could be a magazine basket or holder. For audio and videotapes,
a home could be special holders, containers, or even a drawer,
or designated shelf. Mail should have a basket to go into.
Projects or papers could go in folders. Folders could go in a
folder rack, holder, basket, or filing cabinet. It just makes
good sense, otherwise, all your items will only lie around and
collect dust and this is the first step to amassing clutter.
Office supplies can go in a cabinet, a drawer, or containers.
Items such as keys and glasses can be placed on hooks or in a
designated dish. Now you get the idea!
Once everything has been
assigned a place or go to temporarily, the area will be tidy and
organized. Suddenly you will think and breathe freely and you
will have an increased sense of well being.
It is a good
habit to work on just one project at a time and, before moving
on to the next activity, put it away.
If you want to be
clutter-free, have all of your projects in order. As you finish
one, put it away before you begin on the next. This way your
work area will remain free, clear, and tidy. You will be able to
apply yourself best to your projects in this way. You are
developing good habits and you will be more creative. To end you
work day, clear off your desk. This will make way for more work
to come later. There is nothing more tiring than having to clear
the way from the day before when you want to start anew.
There
is simplicity in order and organization
First, you decide to
change the environment to a better one. Then, you change an
attitude. After that, adjust your habits, establish and
implement your systems, and lastly, adapt policy to maintain the
order put there. It all comes together very nicely.
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