Right, we're a few months in to 2011 now and most of you who had good intentions about getting organised this year have either fallen off the wagon OR never got there to begin with.. yes I can see that pile of bills sitting there....
We all have a friend who is super organised.. you know the type, their desk is clean and tidy, their email inbox is empty since all emails are filed accordingly in neat little folders, and as for the paper filing well of course that is all in perfectly colour coordinated folders tucked into drawers. Oh and their bills are up to date or even in credit! Yes credit!
BUT this can be you, the difference between you and your friend is that they can make decisions. Most of us can make the decision to get organised but when it actually comes to doing it, its the indecisive amongst us who struggle.
Start with something easy, your wardrobe.. when you try on something and it isn't working it somehow usually ends up back in your wardrobe and you end up trying it on all over again the next week. Just get rid of it! You will feel so much better and you will be making room for more new clothes - that do fit!
Empty your wardrobe into 3 piles:
1 - Gee I wish I could fit into that but it really does look terrible
2 - Gee I love this but it really is so worn you can actually see my knees through it
3 - Gee I wear these all the time and I always look hot in it!
You need to hold onto pile 3 for dear life!! Put them on padded hangers, make sure they are ironed and all the buttons are sewn on. Fold them nicely and put them into drawers ready for their next wear.
Obviously pile 2 has to go - give them to charity or to your local kindergarten for dress ups.
Now I hate to say it but pile 1 has to go too. Yes maybe one day you will fit into them.. but really..if you've just lost 10 kilos wouldn't you want to buy a whole new great wardrobe of clothes? So bag them up and off they go too.
Now you have got so good at making decisions just imagine how easy it will be to organise the rest of your house!
Have a go at doing your desk, your laundry, your kitchen - once you start making decisions you won't want to stop!!
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Neat and Tidy! |