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January is National Get Organized Month. A new year energizes us to edit, refresh and pare down our homes.\u00a0 Getting organized is always one of the top 3 new year goals.<\/p>\n

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Of all the questions that I am asked about organizing, the most common one is \u201chow do I get started<\/strong>?\u201d\u00a0 With all our good intentions, and possibly more time because of COVID-19, it is common to have paralysis or procrastinate. Organizing can be overwhelming and difficult to get started because we don\u2019t know where to or how to get started. Here are three recommendations to jump start your organizing this month.<\/p>\n

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Make it easy<\/strong><\/p>\n

Declutter as you go to make it easy<\/a> to organize. Use a shopping bag to drop unwanted items into every day. Drop the bag off each week at a local philanthropy\u2019s thrift shop. You are doubling up with decluttering and doing good work.<\/p>\n

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Set a date and a time to organize<\/strong><\/p>\n

Make an appointment with yourself and set a date to organize. It\u2019s like all other appointments. Writing this date in your calendar<\/a> makes you commit to getting started. Choose a time that is good with respect to low distractions and high energy level. Plan on multiple 2 hour sessions to work rather than an entire day or an entire weekend. If you still feel overwhelmed, plan on starting with just 15 minutes. In 15 minutes, you can clear your closet floor, shred papers from file folders and declutter a toy chest.<\/p>\n

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Get support for your efforts<\/strong><\/p>\n

Support is critical to getting started with an organizing project.\u00a0 According to research, a major reason for not getting organized is not asking for help.\u00a0 Teamwork<\/a> makes it easier whenever you start any project. Look around for support with a \u201cclutter buddy,\u201d a friend who cheers you on and supports you making decisions.\u00a0 Working as a team makes it easier to reach your goal. You can find support in a professional organizer, coach, or therapist who help you define new perspectives, create a plan and help you follow through with your work.<\/p>\n

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Have a compelling reason<\/strong><\/p>\n

Company coming is one of the most compelling reasons to get organized. However, there are many compelling situations that can motivate us. With the unexpected circumstances of the last three years, many of us are making a personal decision to live life through experiences not stuff. We want less to take care of at home to be able to enjoy and live life more fully. Having a personal, specific reason to get organized gets you started. Your compelling reason could be emotional well-being and less stress which are powerful starting points for you.<\/p>\n

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Make your intention a reality this year by taking the first steps in starting your organizing projects. Your sense of well-being will be the biggest benefit.<\/p>\n

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