Supreme Organization Resources

TIPS & ADVICE

Take on small organizing jobs first. A drawer, a pile of papers, your desk etc. Change
can be hard so go easy on yourself and take on just one or two new things at a time. As
you conquer those take on one or two more. Build on
your successes.

Become comfortable letting go of things. As you bring a new item into your home,
resolve to remove a similar item that is no longer used or needed.

Streamline and clear out possessions and clothes you have not used or worn in the past
12 months. Ask yourself, do I really need this or could it be useful to someone else if I
were to pass it on? Keep only what you really need and/or love.

Bring in your mail and open near a trash can. Throw away all outer envelopes and any
inserts that are of no importance as you go. Deal with what you can right away.
Transfer information into your calender for upcoming events and discard the invitation.
Pay bills or at least put in a place with other bills to be paid at a regular time during the
month. Items that need to be acted upon should be kept in a To Do file that is close by
and visible. Any paper that
needs to be kept for your records should be filed immediately.

Take 10 - 15 minutes at the end of each day to straighten up before you go to bed.
Waking up to an orderly situation can help set the tone for your day and get you off to a
more balance start in the morning.

Prepare, prepare, prepare! Plan ahead for activities and projects you need to do. It will
save you time and remove the stress and chaos that comes out of a lack of proper and
careful planning.

Make the beds in your house every day. The surface of a bed covers a large
area of the room it is in. When the bed is made the room will automatically
feel less cluttered and messy. Picking up clothes and items off the floor will go
a long way too!

Do all you can to keep surfaces clear in your home or office. Things pile up
when you don't have anywhere to put them. Make sure everything has a
home and put things away as soon as you are through using them.

Do small tasks as soon as you become aware of them. If it will take you a
minute or less, attend to it immediately. For example, if you are walking by
your child's bedroom and see an empty cup, collect it as you go and deposit directly into
the sink or dishwasher. If you are exiting your car - take any
trash with you or other items that have become dislodged and unruly as you leave.

Become aware of your surroundings. Start to really look around and see what needs to
change in order for you to live the organized life you desire.

Don't be afraid to ask for help no matter how "bad" you think the problem may be.
Getting more organized will increase your efficiency, confidence and overall well being.