Getting organized will go a long way towards being more productive every day. But before that can happen, you must first purge items you don't need or want. From there, if you will choose to lead a more disciplined, simplified life, it will be much easier to stay organized. Here are ten tips to help.
10 Tips
Keep your keys, wallet or purse and cell phone in the same spot, preferably near the entryway so you don't have to search for them. Coats, shoes, backpacks and umbrellas can also be kept here for getting out the door quick and easy.
Carry a small notebook with you or add an app on your phone for jotting down notes while you're on the go.
Once you've de-cluttered, everything remaining should be assigned a home. Schedule time each day to put stuff back in its home. Plan 15 minutes to 1 hour a week to work on de-cluttering tasks.
Is there an app for it? While paper and pen are great for some things, apps can be super handy when creating to do lists, setting reminders, and even managing your money.
Create a filing system that works for you. At the end of each day, clear your desk, purse or wallet and pockets of papers, receipts, etc. and file them away in their proper place.
Before you go to bed at night clean the hot spots in your home - those areas that generally get used the most like dining room table, kitchen and living room. Straighten up the bathroom. If done daily, it will only take a few minutes.
Make a habit of getting rid of one thing for each new item you bring into the home or office. Every day look for one thing you can toss, recycle or donate.
Do something you enjoy every day.
Just do it. Don't complicate things by stopping mid-way. Even if it takes a little extra time to finish. Do it.
Structure your day. Write down appointments and tasks to complete. Block off time for special projects.
Write to Stephanie Harbin at sdharbin@yahoo.com.
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