A Few, Simple Organizing Tips:
FILING: Once you have finished with a document or paper, try to file it immediately in the appropriate file. If you are short on time, place the paper in a folder on your desk that is designated for "Filing". Then, once a week schedule a five to ten minute filing session. You should never have to devote more than 5 to 10 minutes per week for filing.
STORE IT WHERE YOU USE IT: The closer you store an item to the place where you use it, the quicker and easier it will be to clean up. For instance, if you knit, crochet or work crossword/sudoku puzzles while sitting on the sofa in the living room, create storage for the items nearby. Use a decorative basket or box that can slide easily under the coffee table or an end table, or that will fit into a nearby shelving unit. When you are finished using these items, they can easily be place in the container and stored neatly out of sight instead of waiting on the sofa or coffee table cluttering your space until you use them again.
TIME: Learn how long it TRULY takes you to do your routine tasks and chores (i.e., getting ready in the morning, doing laundry, grocery shopping, loading/unloading the dishwasher, etc.) You may be surprised that what you think only takes ten minutes actually takes twenty to thirty minutes. By examining your daily routines and learning the ACTUAL time it takes you to do your tasks, you can allot reasonable amounts of time to get things done. Your day will go much more smoothly, and you will feel more organized and less stressed.
PENCIL IT IN: If you are having trouble staying on top of routine tasks such as filing, putting away household items, paying bills, etc., then try to "pencil it in". Try scheduling these tasks with designated "household appointment" times during the week. Add them to your calendar/planner/smartphone as an appointment and treat these household appointments with as much importance as you would a doctor's appointment.
TAG ALONG ITEMS: When you are moving from one room to another to put an item away, always look for other items to bring with you. If you always grab three or more items, you will see that it takes less time and effort to tidy up. If you have children or live with someone who leaves things where he/she drops them, it is a good idea to keep an attractive tote or basket with a handle in the room that gets cluttered the most. This way, items can all be easily gathered and carried to their appropriate places throughout your home.
STORE IT WHERE YOU USE IT: The closer you store an item to the place where you use it, the quicker and easier it will be to clean up. For instance, if you knit, crochet or work crossword/sudoku puzzles while sitting on the sofa in the living room, create storage for the items nearby. Use a decorative basket or box that can slide easily under the coffee table or an end table, or that will fit into a nearby shelving unit. When you are finished using these items, they can easily be place in the container and stored neatly out of sight instead of waiting on the sofa or coffee table cluttering your space until you use them again.
TIME: Learn how long it TRULY takes you to do your routine tasks and chores (i.e., getting ready in the morning, doing laundry, grocery shopping, loading/unloading the dishwasher, etc.) You may be surprised that what you think only takes ten minutes actually takes twenty to thirty minutes. By examining your daily routines and learning the ACTUAL time it takes you to do your tasks, you can allot reasonable amounts of time to get things done. Your day will go much more smoothly, and you will feel more organized and less stressed.
PENCIL IT IN: If you are having trouble staying on top of routine tasks such as filing, putting away household items, paying bills, etc., then try to "pencil it in". Try scheduling these tasks with designated "household appointment" times during the week. Add them to your calendar/planner/smartphone as an appointment and treat these household appointments with as much importance as you would a doctor's appointment.
TAG ALONG ITEMS: When you are moving from one room to another to put an item away, always look for other items to bring with you. If you always grab three or more items, you will see that it takes less time and effort to tidy up. If you have children or live with someone who leaves things where he/she drops them, it is a good idea to keep an attractive tote or basket with a handle in the room that gets cluttered the most. This way, items can all be easily gathered and carried to their appropriate places throughout your home.
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