What does 'Organized' mean?
Do you subscribe to the Martha Stewart definition of organized?
Do you feel neatness is synonymous with organized?
If either of the above leave you feeling less than a perfect office or home manager, fear not.
My organizing philosophy is simply - find what you need when you need it. Easy as that!
How does this work?
Keep track of your movement throughout the day. Do you always come in the same door? If so, where do you typically put down your mail, keys, purse, etc...? Is it always the same place? If not, do you have a small table or hook near the entrance where you can place these items?
Does the flow of paper into your home or office have a path or does it end up in a pile on your desk or floor? 80% of what comes into your home is 'junk mail' - or unsolicited paper. If you can stop the flow before it makes it into your home or office you will reduce the paper clutter.
If you come in the garage with your mail set up a mail center. Place a recycling container and/or shredder in the garage or near your entrance where you can open and dispose of any unwanted magazines, brochures, fliers, credit card solicitations, etc... Open your regular mail here as well and recycle the ever-present product ads they include with your water bill. Bring in only the paper you need and know exactly where you are going to put it.
Every type of paper should have a home. Magazines in a basket to read, bills in a folder in the office and invitations with your calendar to remind you to RSVP. This will reduce stress when you come home from a long day because you'll know exactly where things go. A little planning ahead will save you from the anxiety that comes with not knowing where to look for misplaced items.
Best wishes for an organized week.
Do you feel neatness is synonymous with organized?
If either of the above leave you feeling less than a perfect office or home manager, fear not.
My organizing philosophy is simply - find what you need when you need it. Easy as that!
How does this work?
Keep track of your movement throughout the day. Do you always come in the same door? If so, where do you typically put down your mail, keys, purse, etc...? Is it always the same place? If not, do you have a small table or hook near the entrance where you can place these items?
Does the flow of paper into your home or office have a path or does it end up in a pile on your desk or floor? 80% of what comes into your home is 'junk mail' - or unsolicited paper. If you can stop the flow before it makes it into your home or office you will reduce the paper clutter.
If you come in the garage with your mail set up a mail center. Place a recycling container and/or shredder in the garage or near your entrance where you can open and dispose of any unwanted magazines, brochures, fliers, credit card solicitations, etc... Open your regular mail here as well and recycle the ever-present product ads they include with your water bill. Bring in only the paper you need and know exactly where you are going to put it.
Every type of paper should have a home. Magazines in a basket to read, bills in a folder in the office and invitations with your calendar to remind you to RSVP. This will reduce stress when you come home from a long day because you'll know exactly where things go. A little planning ahead will save you from the anxiety that comes with not knowing where to look for misplaced items.
Best wishes for an organized week.
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