Get Organized: Check Off Those Summer Organizing To-Do's -- Here's How

The weather is great, you’re feeling energized from all that extra solar energy you’ve been absorbing and you’ve got some extra time off. Now is the perfect time to tackle one of those big organizing projects you’ve been wishfully thinking of. First, let’s review a few tips that will help you to get started and maximize your productivity.

1. Pick one project. Yes, just one: Focus and stick with that project until it is done. Now is not the time for multi-tasking, even though it may be second nature. Often that really big job can be accomplished in one day as long as you develop a laser-focus.

2. Research and prep: Take some time before you start your project to research how others have successfully tackled similar projects. You can find a wealth of ideas online for what to do – and what not to do as well. If you know that you will need baskets, boxes, shelves or other types of equipment, shop ahead of time to get the best bargains and have it all ready when to begin your project.

3. Break the job into small pieces: This makes it easier to organize, delegate and keep you from feeling overwhelmed.

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