Is your home and life reasonably organized?
I'd like to say that mine is, but in truth, it isn't really.
I think we all struggle with different areas in our lives that could use some more focus organizationally speaking. For me, that area would my home office...
I ALWAYS have a stack of papers in there, usually more than one and they are always over a foot tall.
I was encouraged and inspired today by the reading. It focused on organization (obviously) but had some really great tips that had never occurred to me before today.
For starters, we are reminded that God created the universe and everything it contains with order and to be in order and because of this I do believe that he intends for us to live our lives as best we can with order as well.
Kimba, from Asoftplace.net says, "Order brings peace, calm, and contentment. Chaos and disorganization brings chaos, confusion and whole lotta wasted time."
She tells us that part of the problem is we have too much stuff and that we need to get rid of stuff by utilizing either a garage sale, Craigslist (my favorite) or even throwing it away. Do we really need a separate room for our kids' toys (they probably have too many, if we do) or 30 pairs of shoes??
We do not have to be intimidated by the pictures of organization systems we see online or in catalogs. We do not need to run out to the nearest box store and load up on tubs and totes and other items for organization.
We don't even need to tackle the whole house at once.
We just need to start small and tackle our most pressing problem or the one that causes the most stress and focus on that.
I love how Kimba reminds us that "it's a misconception that organizing your home is all about finding the perfect system or process that keeps us from getting our stuff together. It doesn't have to be perfect or beautiful. It just has to work. For you."
And...
"a reasonably organized home means that you can find what you need when you need it. You don't have to waste tons of time hunting for your stuff."
Don't worry about being conventional. Store things where you use them. For example, if you always lose your keys, put a bowl or hook by the door. Just put them in the same place every time.
Storing things where you use it is good. For example, for me, the coffee counter is where all my papers end up BEFORE they end up in a stack in the office. I believe I'll try putting my paper organizer on the counter so important papers go immediately into it and then just put that away if we have a party. Organized prettily immediately!
Some good links for organizing are:
Organizing Your Way
I'm an Organizing Junkie
Like Mother, Like Daughter
Unclutterer
Assignment for today is clean out desk, organize files and clean drawers in home office. Also, pick a hot spot in your house and find a way to bring order to it.
Do you have any tips on helping to keep your home organized?
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