Do you think the picture of above is a good representation of being organized? I am going to guess at first glance you may think this closet is actually very messy
Many people think organization has to look like beautiful baskets and bins neatly displayed and of course labeled… Not true! Organization is a process and I believe always a work in progress.
So what is organization suppose to look like?
If you were to ask me what my definition of being organized is, it would be this simple: If you are happy in your space and you can find your things when you need them, then you are well organized!
It really has nothing to do with the bins and the labels or the newest organizing product on the market. For some people the product can actually be more confusing than helpful.
Organization can be as simple as putting all your coats into one closet, rather than having them spread out in the house. For example see the picture above! Organization can be as simple as always putting your purse and keys in the same place everyday. The average American spends 55 minutes a day looking for items they know they have but cannot find. By putting a system in place for these everyday items we need, we can take back our time!
The basic principal of organization is…. for everything there is a place. Every item in your home has to have a place to live.
Being organized is about the system you put in place; it’s not about the product. Just because you may have the latest and greatest organizing bin does not mean you are organized. It’s how you use the bin that counts. Does it have a purpose?
Develop a good system and then you will be organized!
Above, I said it’s a work in progress, because it is… What works right now, may not work a year from now. As soon as your system starts breaking down, it’s time to reevaluate!
Happy Organizing!
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I am not the most organized person in the world, but sometimes life gets out of control and all the sudden, I can’t find things. That’s when I know I have to spend a couple hours and get things back in place. I get so frustrated when I waste time looking for things. You would think that putting something where it belongs would be easy, but sometimes I am carrying a ton of groceries or whatever, and things just land where they may.
You raise a good point that what is important is what works for you!
Thank you for your comment. I understand your frustration as I am sure many people do. Recently I wrote in a blog post about getting mad at myself before my son’s baseball game because we were running late and couldn’t find half of his uniform! Needless to say, after that crazy morning we developed a new system so this wouldn’t happen again! Life happens, there is no getting around that, but at least if we recognize when it’s starts to get out of control, we know we can get back on track. Best of luck to you!
I really like the way you have worded this post. It makes sense and with your permission I would love to put this in my next MOPS newsletter (ask if you are unsure what MOPS is).
We are always telling our kids when they want to use their money to buy something that they need to figure out a ‘home’ for that item. The item HAS to have a ‘home’ or it will never be in the right place or they risk loosing it or that it could get broken.
Thank you Tiffany! And yes, absolutely you may use this post in your newsletter. I was a member of MOPS for a few years and I love the group. Thank you for your interest! Best of luck…
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