It's a new year and everyone wants to get Organized! That's great! But where should you start?
The answer is simple: start with what bothers you the most! There is no right or wrong answer. If an area of your home bothers you - fix it!
Most people don't start an organizing project until things get so bad that they can't stand it any lonoger - and then they go overboard!
They want to do a "whole house" organizing without really thinking about what exactly that entails - and being realistic on how long it takes. They jump right in - without planning anything. Because planning things involves time - and they want to get started right away - while they are "in the mood".
And things don't go smoothly..... because they didn't take into account how long it really takes and they only have the weekend to complete the project, what supplies they need, or that they need a lot of extra help with things.
If you want to be successful - you have to have a plan. A realistic plan (based on your abilities) that also includes a realistic time line. Most people underestimate the time it takes to do anything. For example - if you want to organize your kitchen pantry - you have to first take everying out of your pantry, then decide if any of the food is expired and throw that out - or if you actually use or like any of the things in your pantry and then decide if you want to keep it. Here we go again - making a lot of decisions - which all take time.
Once you've narrowed down what to keep and what to purge - you have to decide where it goes. Does where you had it make sense? Is it really conveneient? If not - where should it go? Does your pantry really make the best use of the space?
Lots of things to think about.... And now you are out of time and everything is laying out all over the kitchen and you have to get to an appointment.
Being realistic about how long things take (it's different for everyone), what tools and supplies you need, and your ability - is really crucial to your success.
Set yourself up for success - by having realistic expectations. Time Management is crucial.
Instead of saying that you are going to do a "whole house organziing" this weekend - break it down into smaller projects. Start with one room or one corner of the room. Complete your organizing project and celebrate your success! Then on to the next smaller project. Eventually - you will have completed your "whole house organizing".
Set yourself up for SUCCESS - not FAILURE!
Keep on Organizing......
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