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Blog: The Nature of Being Organized
 Twelve Easy Breezy Tips For Staying Organized
After all of your diligence and perseverance you now have a bright, fresh, organized space! The question that always follows is, "How do I keep it this way?"
Organizing can be approached in one of two ways. You can make a choice to organize once every few months or years or you can make a choice to incorporate it into your life as a routine activity. The answer to the question, "How do I maintain this?" is best answered with the second approach. True maintenance is about a life style shift. It's similar to choosing to diet on and off or develop an eating plan that is consistent.
I want to reiterate something I've said in the past about being organized. Being organized is not about neatness, although, it can be; it's about being able to find and put things away in under two minutes. There will always be a cycle of order, disorder. It's natural, expect it.
Here are some choices you can make to maintain your beautiful organized space:
- Start with one small area and practice keeping it organized everyday.
- Make it a habit to start taking unwanted items to charity organizations once a month.
- Set an example for family members on how to let go, by living the habit, not preaching about it.
- Make being organized one of your values.
- Know that we train people how to treat us. Lead by example.
- Have good storage systems in place. Have "homes" for everything!
- Use all available spaces for storage—think "up".
- Keep only those things that make you feel good. Let go of the items that create a sense of heaviness or guilt.
- Work on improving your self worth.
- Say "No" to other people's stuff. Accept stuff on your terms only.
- Learn to be happy with less.
- Don't over schedule yourself. Disorganization can be linked to a hurried lifestyle.
Being organized requires a commitment, but it can be approached with a positive, hopeful attitude. When you focus on what it is that is important to you, lead by example and recognize that there is no perfection, being organized will more easily become a natural part of your routine.
Love To You,
Maggie
posted on: 4/16/2009 12:00:00 PM by Maggie McCauley
category: The Mental Side
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About Maggie:
Maggie McCauley, ACC, LICSW, The Effortless Organizing Coach, is the president of "A New View". She takes a holistic approach to organizing coaching her clients to create new habits that promote overall well-being, a sense of freedom and peace of mind.
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My Favorite Books
- The Success Principles by Jack Canfield
- It's Hard To Make A Difference When You Can't Find Your Keys by Marilyn Paul
- Organize With Confidence by Elizabeth Hagen
- The Secret Of Letting Go by Guy Finley
- Life Is Short--Wear Your Party Pants by Loretta La Roche
- The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
- The Seven Whispers by Christina Baldwin
- Loving What Is by Byron Katie
- Making A Change For Good by Cheri Huber
- "Happiness Now!" by Robert Holden, PhD.
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