One of the most common
questions I get on the subject of getting organized is,
'Where do I start?' This is an excellent question because if
you just dive in without taking some time to plan, there's a
good chance that you're going to get overwhelmed, and the
job is not going to get done. Here are the 5 simple secrets
to getting started.
1. GET
MOTIVATED: Attitude is everything. If you say, 'I can't,'
then there's a good chance you won't. However, if you say 'I
can,' there's an excellent chance you will. Take a few
moments to think about how wonderful it's going to be when
you get that bedroom organized, or when you empty out that
first box that has been sitting there for the past year.
Dream about what you're going to do with all the extra time
you're going to gain, simply by getting organized.
2. SET GOALS:
Make a list of all the things you want to organize, whether
those items are your garage, your office, or your time. When
you're done with your list, choose ONE item on it. That is
going to be your 'major' goal.
Now, take
that 'major' goal, and break it down into smaller,
bite-sized pieces. Those will be your mini-goals. One by
one, you're now going to achieve each of your mini- goals,
until each one is completed. Once the final one is
completed, you will have accomplished your major goal.
Here's an example:
MAJOR GOAL:
Organize the bathroom.
MINI-GOAL 1:
Organize the medicine cabinet.
MINI-GOAL 2:
Organize the cabinet under the sink.
MINI-GOAL 3:
Weed out the magazine holder.
MINI-GOAL 4:
Set up separate toiletry storage areas for each member of
the family.
3. ESTABLISH
DEADLINES: 'I'll get to it, when I have time,' never works.
You're not going to have time, unless you schedule time. You
should set a specific deadline for each of your mini-goals.
Here's an example:
DEADLINE FOR
MINI-GOAL 1: March 04
DEADLINE FOR
MINI-GOAL 2: March 11
DEADLINE FOR
MINI-GOAL 3: March 18
DEADLINE FOR
MINI-GOAL 4: March 25
4. DESIGNATE
REWARDS: In order to really get motivated, designate a
reward for each mini-goal achieved by your specified
deadline. It has to be something really enticing, that you
will only give yourself WHEN you reach your goal. Your final
mini-goal, the one that allows you to fully complete your
major goal, should be the reward that most entices you.
Here's an example:
REWARD FOR
MINI-GOAL 1: Take a 15 minute nap in the backyard hammock.
REWARD FOR
MINI-GOAL 2: Designate tomorrow as a 'Chore Free' Day.
REWARD FOR
MINI-GOAL 3: Listen to your favorite CD--all the way
through.
REWARD FOR
MINI-GOAL 4: Take yourself out for a nice lunch. Post your
goals, deadlines and pending rewards in a prominent place,
where you're sure to see them every day.
5. APPLY
EFFECTIVE ORGANIZATIONAL SYSTEMS:
Ok, now you're
ready and it's time to get started. Make sure you've
determined what your best game plan is to easily achieve
each goal.
by
Maria Gracia -
Get
Organized Now!
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