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?

Hey everyone!  I’m here.  I’m supposed to be blogging about organizing.  Thing is…I was so intimidated by this whole process, I put it off forever.  And when I say forever, I mean more like 8 months.  Nevertheless, I’m here now and hoping to make this our first lesson in organizing.  DON’T PROCRASTINATE.  Now that you know I’m human, too, I hope you all will feel free to ask any organizing questions you have and I will be more than happy to address them in this blog.  I just can’t tell you how nice it feels to get this done and be able to blog.  Isn’t that how it always is, though?  We put something off forever, thinking we can’t do this or that…or we are intimidated by the mountain of effort it would take, etc.  Whatever the reason, procrastination seems to be a standard response for many people.  Why?  Do you know how long it took me to finally figure this out?  I’m embarrassed to say…about five minutes, give or take a few.  FIVE MINUTES.  And I put if off for 8 months.  I can only say this.  I’m sorry to those who asked me to post a long time ago.  I WILL do better, I promise.  And for those of you putting off something that seems huge…just try it.  It may take you forever.  Then again, it may embarrass you by how little real time it actually takes.  Whatever it is you’re putting off today…give it fifteen minutes of your time right now!!  You might get in the zone and keep working.  Great!!  And when you cross it off your list, post a comment and let us know what it is YOU accomplished by not procrastinating.

Go to it, peoples!   And I’d love to hear 1.  what you got done and 2.  any questions you might have that we can address here.

Happy Organizing!!