Friday, January 27, 2012

How to Tame Clutter

Problem: There's just too much to do.
    Solution: Come up with a plan and timeline for taking it one step at a time.
    Examine the room you want to organize and visually break it into small areas that you can tackle in stages. Set achievable deadlines to give yourself a goal to work toward. Make a list of what stays and what could go to reduce clutter. 
    Prioritize your tasks, starting in an area where you can quickly see progress. Schedule time to work on a project when you're most energetic and least likely to be distracted. Use a watch to time yourself. When time is up, stop and continue with the rest of the things on your schedule. That will help you keep focused and encouraged to do more the next time.