Maybe you’ve tried to figure out why you struggle with organization? Have you wondered why you just can’t maintain your organizing system? This is all based on your organizing style and your organizing system. They may not be compatible.
If you’ve wondered why it is easier for some people to be organized than others, read on.
It really comes down to how your brain works. I won’t get into the science of this but I do want to help you know why you are or are not organized.
There are two hemispheres of the brain and many of us are dominant in one hemisphere over the other. This means we utilize the one hemisphere predominantly over the opposite hemisphere. Balanced living actually utilizes both parts of the brain equally.
See which one resonates more with you:
It’s hard to know where to start organize when you are overwhelmed. This is definitely an area that is not taught in school. Many of us do not have parents that modeled this behavior for us either. So how do we begin?
My organizing journey began with small projects that took no more than 15 minutes. Now, I love to organize! However, I know that the organizing system and accessories have to be simple or I am less likely to maintain it. Maybe you can relate? This blog takes you back to my beginning. I have found that most of the time it’s the little things in life that make the most difference. My hope is to inspire you to start your organizing journey today.
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The very first area that I organized was my kitchen island because it had become piled high with paper. This was the drop zone for the mail and anything the kids brought home from school. I cannot even begin to tell you what this looked like, maybe you have a space like this so you know what I am talking about? Maybe this type of clutter is...
Challenges are really motivating. There is something about them that gets the adrenaline pumping! So, I am challenging you to jumpstart your organizing with five small projects done over five days. Are you up for it? I know you are. Remember, you are only competing with yourself unless you challenge a friend by sharing this blog.
Here are the Steps to Being Successful in This Challenge:
As this year is fast coming to an end, it’s a great time to think of how next year can be better, more organized. Reflect on what went well this year and what could be better. This is useful in all areas of life. As I say all the time, let’s keep it simple!
1. Gather up your paperwork needed for taxes now. It’s easier to catch it as it becomes available or comes in and place it in a central location. I recommend a folder to help keep it all together. For the tech savvy, start scanning in those receipts now. Can you even imagine how good it will feel to move into the New Year with all of that pesky tax paperwork in order?
2. Put away your Christmas decorations organized. This does take a little more time and you will be glad next year that you did. There are so many great products out there that can help you safely get your decorations stored in an orderly fashion. I’ve listed a few here:( Below are my affiliate links, if you choose to purchase I do receive a...
By taking the time to answer this question you could save a ton of money because you would purchase only the items that are truly you. Here are a couple of other questions I’d like you to ponder. Think about your last purchase, have you worn it yet? Where did you buy it, online or in person? What led you to make the purchase? If trendy isn’t working for you, read on.
Personal style is the way a person expresses themselves. This can be in your house decor, music, art, travel, hair, makeup or fashion. Your style should come from a place of knowing yourself. Trends are nice to look at and fun to try but most of us have closets filled with clothing we aren’t wearing. The most common reason I hear from organizing clients is that it just didn’t look right when they got it home. More than likely this is due to wearing “store blinders” . The blinders are the ones that show the...
An organized kitchen makes everyday life easier and efficient. It’s easy to lose perspective in the kitchen no matter what size. Here are three thoughts that you can use to have the organized kitchen perfect for you. My next blog will be kitchen themed too, as this is a pretty common area of clutter and disorganization.
Closets hold so much of our stuff! A properly set up closet can make all the difference between clutter and organized. I am sharing some tips on organizing your closet and 3 great systems to use for creating your dream closet.
Tips on Creating an Organized Closet:
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One of the comments I get is, “I bet your house is very organized.” I’d be lying if I said, “yes.” Truth be told, life gets crazy and busy at my house too. What I can say is discipline is what has made a huge impact in my quest to live organized.
What is discipline? According to Google, it is the practice of training people or an activity that provides mental or physical training.
Discipline is an action that takes practice to achieve a desired outcome. (That is my thought on discipline!)
Here are 5 disciplined actions to help you live organized:
It is not a secret that Americans have a lot of stuff. According to an article by The L.A. Times, there are 300,000 items in the average American home. Stuff can add up and take a toll. It costs us money, takes up space, and can even affect where we live. Stuff plays a role in health issues too.
What is S.T.U.F.F?
It is anything that simply takes us from freedom. In this blog, I am only referencing the material aspect. So, stuff is:
When we allow stuff to have a hold on us in a very real emotional way, we’ve lost freedom. It is difficult to freely make a good decision in and amongst the clutter. Then we become a slave to our things.
In the United States, there are over 50,000 storage facilities with new ones popping up every day. (Don’t get me...
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