5 Reasons to Get Organized and the 20 minute method to Getting There

If you’re tired of being stressed out or made fun of by family, friends or coworkers because you’re so disorganized you probably have a lot of motivation to get organized but don’t do it for them. Do it for you! Here are 5 reasons that are far better than the “I’ll show you who’s organized reason” And they’re all about you so start today. And unless you try it, you won't believe how a simple 20 minute plan really can work to change things.

1.You’ll save money

2. You’ll save time doing anything (getting dressed, cooking, repairing, crafting, playing)

3. Your life will be less stressed and you’ll be more in control

4. You’ll have more time and energy to do the things you like to do

5.You’ll have more confidence (and others will have more confidence in you too)

How to save money

Being able to find things you’ve already bought (gloves, socks, office supplies, spices, shampoo, etc.), means you won’t unnecessarily go out and buy duplicates and waste money.

And, if you can find those coupons you’ve clipped you’ll save money which can really add up. Saving 50cents here a $1 there can really add up. You'll also save money if you can find the can of tuna you bought before it expires as well as the lettuce, carrots (name your vegetable in your fridge) before it rots (nutritionally eating food before it gets old is better for your body too).

Save Time

If you have a system for finding things clothes, spices, game pieces imagine how much faster you’ll be able to get dressed, prepare meals, and get things done so you’ll have more time to play and do the things you enjoy.

Reduced Stress

Stress reduction is significant when you know where things are. If you could find everything when you need it imagine how less complicated your life would be.

More Energy

When you’re not trying to think where you put something or cursing yourself for misplacing things you’ll have more energy and more concentration to do the things you enjoy

Confidence

When you’re able to find things you have confidence in yourself. Your focus is better because you simply get what you need to when you need to whether it’s a phone number, a blanket or a notebook you know where it is. When others observe this (your kids, your spouse, friends, coworkers, bosses and clients), you earn their confidence and respect too.

So what are you waiting for?

Imagine your life more organized and start taking a few small steps to getting there. Here are two simple ways to start. Give yourself 20 minutes to picture what your life would be life more organized. Start by making a list of what is important to tackle first.

Can you spare 20 minutes? Instead of searching for something you can’t find or watching commercials on TV, set your timer on your watch, stove, computer, cell phone. Start reorganizing projects with a small problem such as your purse or wallet, Visualize how your wallet or purse should be organized if you were an organized person.

Move on to other projects such as a drawer and another and another or if its your calendar or address book and work on that putting names and numbers together.

Start with just 20 minutes a day - every day tackling a problem from organizing a drawer while you chat on the phone or watch TV to going through a closet 20 minutes at a time. If you can spare more time great try 30, 40 60 minutes a day. Within a month (30 days times 20 minutes you will have spent 10 hours getting organized and you won’t even miss those 20 minutes. However you’ll see a huge difference in your life.

Try it!