Keep Your Organizing Resolution – Enlist Help!
Should old acquaintance be forgot… no – and neither should your New Year’s resolution to get organized. Resolutions are so easy to make as you sip champagne and kiss your loved one, but then the harsh reality of a fast-paced life hits you. But don’t give up on those resolutions so fast. Try to remember the reason for making it in the first place. And start by enlisting help from the people who share your space.
First and foremost, let your spouse, significant other, family or roommate know that you are going to begin to take the necessary steps to getting and staying organized. Ask for their support and cooperation as you point out the many benefits to being organized (saving money, saving time and less stress). But remember even if you don’t get their buy-in immediately you should press forward and lead by example.
It may not be easy at first, working around the other people in your life. You’ll probably feel like you’re always picking up after them and spending more time organizing their stuff when you’d rather be doing something else. But helping them get on track and giving them an “organized” place to start will ultimately make it easier for them to participate and help you out.
It will take some time, but by incorporating some simply systems and procedures, you’ll soon reap the benefits. If you keep up the good work, you family or roommate will soon recognize and respect your efforts and perhaps even find the inspiration to take some of the organizing responsibility upon themselves.
Of course, there’s always the option of working with a professional organizer! If you are in the Richmond, Virginia, area, I’d love to work with you to implement some great organizing systems into your life. If your not in my area, check out the Organized A to Z Partners. You’re sure to find one that will support you in your organizing efforts.
Good luck!
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