Get Organized: 51 Ways to Get Organized Now, Part 1

As we prepare for the New Year, it’s a sure bet that somewhere along the way you’ll be thinking about goals and resolutions to get your life more organized. To help you get a jump start, I’ve put together a list of 51 easy and quick ways to get organized and feel more balanced today. Please don’t let this number overwhelm you - you don’t have to do all 51 at once! Read through the list, prioritize the ones that will give you the best benefit and tackle a handful of those to begin with. In no time at all, you’ll find that your home, business and life are much more organized, stress-free and ready to start the New Year with a bang!

Time Savers
1. Store take-out menus by using a 3-hole punch and a simple binder for easy access.

2. Organize loose recipes and torn-out magazine pages with a 3-ring binder and clear plastic sleeves

3. Make a meal or two ahead of time. Freeze and have it ready for those crazy days when you have no time – or energy – to cook.

4. Create a laundry-room “Lost and Found.” Designate a box or basket to hold items found in pockets and lonely single socks.

5. Organize clothing into four categories: formal, work, casual and sport and store in separate areas of the closet for quick and easy access.
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