Get Organized: Get Rid of Clutter – Transform Your Life

It's often hard to keep the momentum going after you start an organizing project. Reason being, unless you are a professional organizer or self-proclaimed organizing junkie, organization can seem...boring. Pointless. Overwhelming. Difficult.

Does this situation sound familiar to you? Then it's very likely that when you think about getting organized, your natural procrastination mechanism kicks into overdrive.

You are not alone! In fact, one of the most popular questions about organizing is: "How do I get/stay motivated?"

The answer to this question requires you to look at your life from the inside-out. In other words, the best thing you can do to motivate yourself to get organized is to think about your BIG WHY. (And this doesn't take a long time or require a lot effort!)

While considering this, it's important to remember that the why is different for everyone. Maybe you want to create a world where...

- You're not overwhelmed and suffocated by disorganization.

- You have more free time to spend with family and friends and to do the things you love.

- You save money because you no longer have to constantly replace lost items.

- You're ready to welcome unexpected guests in your home, with no embarrassing mess to explain away.

- You don't feel pulled in a million directions because you only commit to activities that you enjoy and that your schedule can handle.

- You find what you need when you need it - in seconds!

- You set a positive example for your children, so they want to help your home stay organized.

- Your friends say "I wanna have a home like yours! You've got it all together."

These are just a few of the many reasons why you may want to organize your life, your home, your work. And each one is equally powerful and transformational.

No matter the reason, when it comes to finding the motivation you need to get organized and stay that way, always think about how organization will benefit you and yours. Then keep that in mind when any cloudy "organizing" day comes your way.

So let me turn the tables and ask you a question: "What amazing world lies just beyond your chaos?"

The answer may just be the catalyst you need to get up, get moving, and FINALLY get organized.


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Get Organized: Hanging Pictures Made Easy

There's not much to putting up a picture. Hit nail, hang frame. It's a non-event, really...UNTIL you have a rogue picture. You know, that frame that just won't stay straight, no matter what.

That's why I love 3M. They invent things that you never knew you needed, but once you know about them, you wonder how you ever survived before they came along. Like the Post-It Note...no one can argue that the Post-It belongs in the organizing hall of fame!

And in keeping with the strong 3M tradition, they have created a new line of Damage-Free Hanging Strips and Clips. Including -

- Frame Stabilizer Strips: Prevent crooked frames by locking and keeping them straight. Available in black and white to match your home’s décor.

- Sawtooth Sticky Nail Metal Hangers: Mount frames that hang with a sawtooth, key hole or eyelet without damaging your walls.

- Wire-Backed Sticky Nail Metal Hangers: Display frames that hang with a wire without using damaging nails.

- Picture Clips: Organize your counter or desk space by hanging photos, coupons, reminders or schedules. Translucent clips blend in with surfaces.

- Picture Hanging Strips: Come in small, medium and large sizes, and are available in white and now also black.

There you have it! 5 amazing products you didn't know you couldn't live without.

Find more details (and COUPONS!) at http://www.command.com/

So...how would you use 3M strips and clips to help you get organized?