It feels great to tidy up! But unless you have a game plan on getting organized, tidying up doesn’t mean much. Being organized is directly linked to being productive. You can’t get that art project done if you can’t even find your supplies. The key to great organization is to have a place for everything and to actually store things in that place, so that you can access them when you need them. To get and stay organized, it’s necessary to declutter regularly, so that you are not overwhelmed with stuff. It’s also critical to spend some time each day putting the things you need away. Instilling these two habits will help you to stay organized, even if it’s not your nature.
Key Takeaways:
- The simplest way, once you’ve thrown out the useless detritus and made everything tidy, to keep it that way, is to absolutely ensure every item has a specific spot.
- If you have a project that requires very specific tools, you will have them handy quickly, and not need to waste time rooting around for them.
- If you have cubbies, shelving, pockets, hooks, etc, for every item, you are a lot less likely to flood the coffee, or kitchen table, by leaving everything on it.
“Once you unclutter, the next step in getting organized is, well, getting organized. The key to personal organization, in my experience, is developing processes that take the thinking out of organization and sticking to those processes. What this means is that getting organized once — tidying up everything — won’t do unless you can keep it organized.”
Read more: https://unclutterer.com/2018/03/05/a-place-for-everything-seriously/