Most people, when they get the idea that they want to "organize" their home, start too big. Their idea is "organize my entire house". It's a great idea - but it overwhelms most people.
When you have a project - it needs to be realistic and manageable.
You need to have a plan. You need to have goals. You need to have a timeline.
So instead of saying "I am going to organize my entire house" - pick one room. For example, let's pick the basement.
What are your goals for the basement?
- Get it decluttered and clean
- Get rid of old paint cans (from 10 years ago)
- Get rid of old tiles (from a previous remodel)
- Put in new flooring
- Paint the basement
- Estimate how long it will take and put the end date on your calendar
- Work backwards and put completion dates on your calendar (for the floor, the paint....)
What supplies are needed?
- Make a list of needed supplies and where you are going to get them
Pick a date/time and schedule yourself to "declutter" the basement and get rid of the old paint & tile (this needs to be done prior to painting and new flooring).
Planning ahead for your projects - breaking them down into smaller, manageable pieces, scheduling them on your calendar - may seem like a lot of work - but - it will save you time in the end. Also, it will make your project run smoother and save a lot of stress!
Now - go plan your own project!
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