How To Be Organized...When You're Not

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I struggled with disorganization growing up and when I was finally a bit matured, I felt tired of it. I had appointments that I forgot, tasks undone and I was all over the place. It was embarrassing! So, one day, I hopped on the computer and researched about how to be organized. Ahhhhhhh the wonders of the Internet! Little by little, I incorporated tips that I found fit for my lifestyle and now I'm sharing them with you.

Have a planner. A planner is especially useful if you have a lot of appointments and your days are varied that you have trouble keeping track of your schedule. I started making use of a planner about two years ago and it was one of the best decisions I've made. Whenever an appointment has been set, I immediately write it on my planner. Yes, I bring it around with me. It has saved me from disappointed family and friends because I forgot to show up in their invitations, added some money in my stash for doing something, made me feel in control of what's going on in my life etc. It's every mom, dad, professional, student, business owner's best friend!

My 2016 Planner. Bought from National Bookstore for 250php

It's simple. It also has an extra page to write notes on.

A little side note, I have been gifting myself with a planner every Christmas since I started using it. :)

Make a To Do list. To Do lists are writing down little things that you need to do during the day. It could be things like laundry, take the dogs out for a walk, cook Adobo for dinner. Try to keep the items small in number to avoid overwhelming yourself. Make one or two items as things that you must absolutely do that day, and pursue those tasks relentlessly until you get them done. Once you finish doing an item, cross it off your list and watch yourself feel proud of accomplishing something. 

Setting a time frame. Having this is a good way to keep you from procrastination. Organized people don't waste time, they recognize that keeping things organized goes hand in hand with staying productive. 

Keep a notepad with you. ALL. THE. TIME. I always carry with me a notepad where I can jot down all my 'cluttered' ideas on something, especially those that I'm working on. I say 'cluttered' because I don't sift them through, I just immediately write them down as I get them. When I'm not busy that day, I whip out my notepad and analyze those ideas. This is especially helpful for someone whose career is on the creative industry. 

Have a home for everything. It's easy to get lost if you don't have a home. Have organizers that you can purchase pretty much from any department store. You can have bins for your accessories, medicines, undergarments etc. 

Label...label...label... In connection to having a home for everything, label them! It'll save you the time and hassle trying to figure out all the bins because you don't know which ones are for the toys,shoes or socks. 

Declutter regularly. Practice the habit of putting stuff back to its proper place after using them. Find time each week or month to organize. Personally, I assess as to whether there's a need for me to declutter that week or not; if it's the latter, I can usually get away with a monthly decluttering. Find what works for you.

Delegate responsibilities. I hate to break it to you but we can't just do everything on our own. Well, it is heroic and astonishing if we could but we can't. A really organized life is not overfilled with responsibilities, meetings and deadlines. Learn to trust people with critical tasks in all areas of your life. Make sure that the person you appoint to do the task has all the necessary tools to do it. 

Combine similar activities. Make all your phone calls at one time. Do all your errands at the same day. Pay all your bills at the same time. Do all shopping at one trip. Saves you time and energy!

Discipline. All the tips mentioned above are nothing without discipline. When you designate a task, follow through with it. Self-discipline does not mean being harsh toward yourself , or having a limited, restrictive lifestyle. It means self control---which is a sign of inner strength because you're able to control your actions, your reactions and yourself. 

Start flexing your decision muscles with little things, and you'll soon find yourself more confident about taking action on stuff around your home, your school, your office, your business.

Do you have other tips on how to be organized? Please comment those below, I'd love to know more.

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