The only thing getting in the way of you getting organized is, yourself! The good news is, there are 5 things that you can do today, to start accomplishing your organizational goals:
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Stop Making Excuses:
Instead of giving into all the reasons why today isn’t a good day to get organized, start focusing on why today is a good day to get organized!
- Schedule an Appointment to Get Organized:
Use your daily planner, calendar or phone, and schedule an appointment, as you would for the doctor or a business meeting, and label it 'get organized'. Treat it like any other important appointment or meeting and attend to it.
- Be Realistic about Your Expectations:
Attempting to organize your entire bedroom (closet, dresser, nightstand, etc.) may be an overwhelming task. Instead, tackle one area at a time. For example, start with the closet. If you’re still motivated and have the time, follow with the dresser. Otherwise, schedule it for another day.
- Limit Your Distractions:
Cell phones, television or the computer can easily distract you from the task at hand. Keep these distracting items out of reach while you are organizing.
- Reward yourself:
After you accomplish your organizational task, reward yourself by participating in an activity that you enjoy doing. For example, you can spend half an hour watching your favorite television show. When we know there is a reward at stake, it can make a task easier to accomplish.
The key to getting organized is to be consistent, and set yourself an organizing goal to accomplish every week. The combination of consistency and these 5 easy tips, will have you organized in no time!
