Get Organised
Some people thrive in chaotic conditions. You know, the ones who seem to be able to retrieve the document they need from the piles and heaps on their desks.
Some people thrive in chaotic conditions. You know, the ones who seem to be able to retrieve the document they need from the piles and heaps on their desks.
For the rest of us though, working or living in a cluttered, disorganized environment can be very stressful.
Are you overwhelmed by your office? Paralysed by paper? Is your desk a disaster area?
Are you overwhelmed by your office? Paralysed by paper? Is your desk a disaster area?
Are you doing anything about the situation?
Spring cleaning once or twice a year doesn't count.
Clutter causes a life full of stress, frustration, and chaos, not to mention precious wasted time.
Clutter causes a life full of stress, frustration, and chaos, not to mention precious wasted time.
A recent article in the Wall Street Journal reported that the average executive loses "six weeks per year" retrieving misplaced information from messy desks and files.
The cost in lost productivity and salaries is enormous.
Many small businesses spend more time dealing with piles of papers then growing the business.
By taking firm action to get organized, you will experience less stress and frustration, have more time in your life, gain control over your day, experience increased job satisfaction, and be a happier person.
Very often the biggest challenge to get organized is simply finding somewhere to start. When you are totally overwhelmed by clutter, even this first step can be daunting. Here are some ideas for you to start with:
First, decide that you are going to do whatever it takes to bring more order and flow into your life. Be committed. You can start small - ease yourself into it!
By taking firm action to get organized, you will experience less stress and frustration, have more time in your life, gain control over your day, experience increased job satisfaction, and be a happier person.
Very often the biggest challenge to get organized is simply finding somewhere to start. When you are totally overwhelmed by clutter, even this first step can be daunting. Here are some ideas for you to start with:
First, decide that you are going to do whatever it takes to bring more order and flow into your life. Be committed. You can start small - ease yourself into it!
Organise just one thing a day, or one thing a week. For example, this week, you could organise your computer files and next week, you could sort out a small drawer.
You will start to see results from clearing just one small area.
Remember that it takes 21 days to get into a new habit, so make sure that you take small, but consistent actions each day.
Next, block off a specific date and time to start organising your life. This is an appointment you cannot cancel and it will at least get you started.
If you are feeling particularly brave, a more drastic way to start would be to purge.
Grab a large trash bag, walk through your office or home and just be totally ruthless. Throw out everything you don't use, or give it away.
By doing this, you can free up a load of space very quickly!
Happy organising!
[Extracted from A Slice of Life on 93.8FM]
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