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Keep Your Organizing Resolution – Start Small

January 14, 2009

Organizing can seem overwhelming, but it’s all worth it in the end. Keep your ultimate goal in mind and use that for motivation to get started and keep going. No matter the space, start small and work your way up. There is a saying “How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time”. You tackle organizing the same way! Break your project into small manageable tasks. Assess what you need to do and then list the steps. You will feel a sense of accomplishment with every task you complete.

Decide how much time you will work on organizing. If it is not your strong point, then I suggest you start small. Set a timer for 15 and work till you hear the ding. If you feel up to it, reset it and work some more, otherwise save it for your next 15 minute block. As you become more comfortable, you can ditch the timer in favor of your favorite CD.

Take breaks when you feel overwhelmed or just plain tired. Organizing can be not only physically draining, but emotionally as well. Therefore give yourself permission to take a break when you feel frustrated or exhausted – watch TV, read a book, have a cup of coffee. When you come back to the project you will be refreshed and ready to tackle the next task of your project.

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