January is National Get Organized Month.
It’s not surprising that many people make resolutions to get better organized at the beginning of every year. However, the idea of getting organized can be daunting.
Many people feel they need to gear up for it in some way – either buying bins, scheduling a huge block of time, getting other little things done first, etc. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
What if, this week, you choose one small thing to organize? Choose one drawer, one cabinet, one shelf, one section of a file drawer, or maybe one folder on your computer or in your email box. Now think of something you can do for yourself that is fun or makes you happy. Make yourself a deal that when you complete the one organizing task you choose to do, you will reward yourself with something that makes you happy.
Keep it simple and don’t overcommit. If you want to move on to the second drawer or cabinet or shelf before you reward yourself, great! However, be realistic about the size of the project you take on and you will be more likely to get it started and completed.
Good luck!
Cara Brook, Professional Organizer & Productivity Coach with Organize & Simplify LLC
