NCP Blog: Start Small, Stay Organized

This morning, as I was searching for a pair of socks to wear to work, this blog idea came to mind. I couldn’t help but notice how unorganized my sock drawer is, and the frustration set in as I thought about all the missing socks. Seriously, where do they go??

 

The start of a new year is a great time to reset and get organized. If you’re already a naturally organized person, I admire you! For the rest of us, like me, I think the key is to start small to avoid feeling overwhelmed. Maybe begin with something simple, like tidying up a single drawer (my sock drawer!) or organizing a kitchen cabinet (note to self: go through my spice cabinet soon!). Each small step adds up and can give you the motivation to keep going — any small action makes a big difference.

   

Take a look back

 

An idea I came across from clutterkeeper.com was to take a look back at last year and what worked and didn’t work for you. Here are some suggestions to guide you.

 

Schedules – What was your/your family’s schedule like? Was it easy to manage? Were you able to keep track of it all?

 

Organization systems – Look around your home, does everything have a home? Are the organization systems you use still working for you?

 

Identify your pain points – What are the biggest areas you struggle with when it comes to organizing your home? This will become your to-do list. Write all of them down.

 

Tackle one task at a time – It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when you look around your home. You only have so many hours in a day! By spreading out various tasks over the year, you can make the process more manageable.

 

Know your limits – There are storage limits, money limits, and even time and emotional limits to staying organized. Set those first before you start.

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