101 Ways to Get Organized Continued Let Good Order Reign!

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.