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Friday, July 4, 2008

Rx for getting organized

Anyone having trouble locating their keys in the morning, forgetting to put out the garbage, or missing a dentist appointment, might be afflicted with a malady called personal disorganization.  Disorganization can creep into anyone’s life if it’s allowed to gain a foothold.  Its symptoms are stacks of paperwork, tangles of useless items in closets and drawers, bunches of keys of unknown origin, misplaced items, overlooked chores, and forgotten appointments.

The cure?  A 12-step remedy taken gradually over several months with plenty of desire on the part of the patient to regain their organizational health.

Step 1. Stop procrastinating.  Do it now.
Step 2. Don’t be a packrat.  If in doubt, throw it out.
Step 3. Have a place for everything (within reason).
Step 4. Put things away immediately after use.
Step 5. Break time-wasting habits and replace them with effective ones.
Step 6. Write things down. Never rely on memory.
Step 7. Always plan before you act.
Step 8. Have a daily plan for both work and personal activities.
Step 9. Draw up personal and organizational goals each year.
Step 10. Work smarter, not harder.
Step 11. Practice self-discipline.
Step 12. Avoid the tyranny of the urgent.

 

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