Organizing misconceptions
Perhaps I should rephrase that. On the other hand, it might just be a double duty title. We all have misconceptions about being organized and we need to get those misconceptions dealt with - or organized. I think I’ll leave the title just like it is. It says everything I want it to say.
What are your misconceptions about organizing? Do you feel you could NEVER do that? Do you feel it’s for “other people”? What is it? I would submit that we all feel like we could never live up to some expectation we have for ourselves and so many times we give up in frustration.
I want to share with you here something that has helped me immensely. Maria Gracia of “Get Organized Now” gives us the Infamous Organizational Myth.
Myth: To be organized means to be neat and tidy.
Truth: To be organized means…1. You get everything done when it’s due and 2. You find everything you need when you need it.
It really is that simple. She says to keep these two phrases in mind and you’re well on your way to optimum organization.
Now, true confession time. I’m really good at #2, and working hard to conquer #1. This has been a problem for me for more years than I care to admit. However, I haven’t given up yet. Every morning I get up and remember that it’s a new day for me to use effectively or not. Forget yesterday, press on today and make it a great one.
So…how’s your day going? What are you getting done or getting organized today? I would love to hear how you’re doing on the organizing journey. For many of us being organized is a struggle and a necessity more than a natural way of life. Trust me, I get that.
Today I am making a commitment to post at least once a week some encouraging words about getting/being organized. Now…who wants to hold MY feet to the fire?
July 19th, 2008 at 10:29 am
Becoming organized has always been a struggle for me. It seems that all parts of my life sort of blend together sometimes, and I have found that the key to being organized for me is to separate those different parts of me - or rather define some space for each of the roles that I play.
As a mom, I am in the kitchen a lot. I hate my kitchen - not the ideal space; it’s small and cluttered. Dishes upon dishes - I use them, I clean them, I use them, I clean them!!! It’s a never-ending battle. Part of being organized in the kitchen is keeping up with the dishes. I “power clean” - 1/2 hour after making a large meal is dedicated to clean up - no more, no less. I am so much more productive that way!
I also dedicated a room to use as my office. Having this physical space where I can file my papers, keep my computer, post my Prosperity Board, and keep my headset and telephone helps me keep my role as “Coach” from invading the other parts of my life. I get more done when I am working on coaching stuff, because I have to go to my office to do it. I give myself dedicated hours during the day to do my stuff - no more, no less - and it works!
The laundry…hmmmmmmmmm…..I need a laundress…that’s all there is to it!!!
Holly Amarandei
Clever Solutions Coaching
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