Before We Get Going

Before we really get into getting organized there are a few things we need to do, and to think about. First of all get rid of stuff. Get rid of everything you don’t need, or haven’t used for years, or that is taking up space that could be used for something else you really need or want or like. This is a step that can be taken even before you start the actual process of getting more organized. Create lots of space. You’ll be amazed at how much better you feel when there is more space in your life. You’ll be able to bring more peace, love, and happiness into your life, more simple abundance.

I’m going to give you a few organizing tips:

•Do small organizing tasks whenever you can.
•Do big organizing jobs when you’re rested and ready.
•Don’t expect to get it all done at once.
•Store things you use near the place you use them.

I know this sounds obvious, but take a look around. Is your toaster close to your bread drawer, your books close to your favorite reading chair?

Here are a few more tips:

•Take care of things after you use them.
•Delegate. Assign tasks to family members or co-workers, especially tasks you don’t want to do.
•Take mental notes of how you feel when you are more organized.

And, of course, my all-time favorite that bears repeating:

•Get rid of stuff!

Soon we’ll talk about where we can start, what we can do next. We’ll get into the nitty-gritty of getting organized. I can hardly wait.