Here’s something you can do to get better organized – and it’ll take you just 5 minutes!
Batch Birthday Shopping
1. Check your diary for upcoming birthdays.
2. Make a list of all the items you’ll need to buy for these occasions: gifts, cards, gift wrap, party supplies…
Recently on my Facebook Page I was asked how to get organized when you’re feeling completely exhausted and unmotivated. I bet a lot of people wonder about that! So here’s an edited version of my reply. Step 1: Get Your Groove Back Forget about organizing for now, and focus instead on re-building your confidence and […]
Note: This is an edited extract from e-class 41 of the Relationships module of the Design Your Life Program. When we stop and think about what’s most important to us, we often say ‘relationships’. But we rarely, if ever, proactively take inventory of our relationships, or consciously think of ways to improve them. If your […]
If you feel overwhelmed by the idea of getting organized, remember this:
The less stuff you have, the easier it is to get organized.
Decide to be a person who only has what they Need or Love.
Every day, look for at least one thing to discard or donate, and keep a donation basket handy.
Sometimes in the quest to get organized you can become distracted by the accoutrements. You can find yourself buying all manner of containers, books, systems and paraphernalia, none of which bring you any closer to living a simpler, more productive or more organized life. These products can be a waste of money – but that’s […]
Here are some interesting and useful articles I’ve discovered recently.
Overcome Procrastination
Ideas to help you stop procrastinating, from organizing queen Julie Morgenstern:
How do I stop procrastinating
Last week I went to my 25-year high-school reunion. How can that be? Most days I still feel about 12. Leading up to the reunion I chatted with my present-day friends, and was surprised that many of them dreaded the thought. Why? I got fat, said one. I wouldn’t know what to say to them, […]
I spent this past week with the worst bout of flu I’ve had in years – sweats, shivers, watering eyes, headaches, the works. But I’ve made a pretty speedy recovery and I actually feel as though it’s done me some good – I feel rested and freshly motivated. And I think that’s largely because I […]
Here’s something you can do to get better organized – and it’ll take you just 5 minutes!
Trim Your Toolbox
Empty out your toolbox.
Return to your toolbox anything you use
Donate or discard everything else, including multiples of tools you need only one of.
Even though this site is all about helping you move from procrastination to action, there are times when procrastination can be a smart move. We all have a drive to procrastinate – a resistance to getting down to the important things, a pressure toward more trivial tasks. The strength of that compulsion is an asset […]
I recently answered a question about getting organized for study on Yahoo Answers – and I thought it might also be helpful to my readers who are students – and their parents. The question asked how to get organized in order to achieve better grades. Here’s my suggestion, along with a few extra tips just […]
Wow – we’ve reached Organizing Mission #52! Can you believe it? If you’ve been following along with the missions week by week, you’ll have made enormous changes to your home, productivity and life. You’ll have simplified, decluttered and organized many, many areas. Awesome! In this mission, we’re going to set some resolutions to help maintain […]
The old warning not to burn your bridges is wise. It’s especially wise when it comes to relationships, since there’s little point in leaving a trail of flaming ill will behind you when you leave a job, relationship or dinner party. Keeping your options – and channels of communication – open does seem like good […]
Congratulations to our 52 Organizing Missions winner for this month! Marti: “Organized my presentation. I managed to clear out clothes that don’t fit, are too old, as well as shoes, jewelry. I pared things down to the point that what I have left fits well, looks good and I love to wear. This has been […]
Welcome to Mission #51 of our 52 Get Organized Missions! If your week invariably feels chaotic and at odds with your natural energy, personal preferences, and practical considerations, then you’ll love this mission. Over the next 30 minutes we’re going to create an ideal weekly schedule template – a baseline planner you can use for […]
Here’s a round-up of some good articles and ideas I’ve found recently.
Creativity
A bunch of stuff from Lifehacker on getting organized to get more creative:
Embrace Organization to Foster Creativity
Tough times
Good tips for avoiding chaos when dealing with tough times from Lifehack:
How To Stay Organized When Life Throws You a Curveball
It’s July 1, a time of year I often feel motivated to think about mid-year resolutions and habits I want to change. So I thought I’d share with you my personal resolutions for this half-year, plus my 3-Cubed Formula for achieving them – and invite you to join me in making habit changes of your […]
Welcome to Mission #50 of our 52 Get Organized Missions. For many people, reducing debt is the first step toward a sound financial future. And one of the best ways to reduce debt is to get organized and create a debt-repayment plan – which is exactly what we’ll do in the next 30 minutes. Remember: […]
Although I’m rugged up in a faux-fur hoodie and ugg boots on this cold and rainy winter’s day in Sydney, my northern hemisphere friends are enjoying the start of summer. So I thought I’d pull together some of my posts on getting organized, having fun, and making the most of the holidays for you lucky, […]
Welcome to Mission #49 of our 52 Get Organized Missions. In this mission we’re going to do some power career planning or business planning – depending on your goals. If you want to change career or start a business then this mission is a great place to begin. By the end of these 30 minutes, […]