Sunday, January 4, 2009

"Get Organized Month"

The National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) has deemed January "Get Organized (GO) Month" once again. With a new year and a fresh start, it's no wonder that many people choose to "get organized" as a New Year's Resolution.

My advice for those who are starting out is to choose a focused project. The notion of "getting organized" is quite broad, and without some specific goals and focus, your efforts can easily fall apart. Try to start by dealing with one specific issue (like effectively handling the daily mail), or with a small, manageable area in your home (e.g. the linen closet). You'll feel great about the progress you are able to make, and it will get you into the groove of getting organized.

Is getting organized part of your New Year's Resolution plan? If so, what projects are you targeting?

3 comments:

Mary said...

Happy New Year Wendy! One of my resolutions is to organize my office/craft room.

Kimberly said...

Hi Wendy,

I aim to tackle both my 'work' closet and files (quite the mess) and create a functional office space for myself.

Kerry said...

Our pantry is a mess! That's our biggest issue right now. It's very tiny, so we need to get creative.