Getting organized is a big task, especially if it has been neglected. A few simple steps each day can make a big difference in how organized your are. Staying motived to get those things done can be difficult. This is a guide about motivating yourself to organize.
To make organizing simpler so you don't feel so overwhelmed, you can plan to organize two things a day. Maybe two drawers or a closet, or whatever you need to get done. I do two things a day. By the end of the month, I have 60 things done! A big job in bite size pieces!
Source: I found this tip in a magazine a long time ago, can't remember which one!
By Tracy from Brockville
I lived with a mom that had many health problems and was always helping others. So one day I said, "please lets find a way for you to do the organizing part of the cleaning". She had a strong comfy stool that would fit in any room. We took the stool to each room, and she went through each area. She picked out the garbage, and things to give to other families.
I was the legs. I put the garbage in big bags, and put them outside so the area looked cleaner faster. That was a big encouragement. The give away things were put in the back porch in yellow bags with names on them.
This process took a couple days but each morning. Mom got up and looked at the progress first, then washed, dressed, had a hot cup of tea, and sat on her stool with a smile.
The next process was to check to see if some things were in the wrong rooms. We had a basket to put things in it to carry around the house to put back in the correct room. This was the right amount of help.
Soon Mom was pushing things around in the room and asking for the broom. She swept and picked through the dirt for what was good. She was smiling and laughing about some of the things she found. How could they have found their way to such funny places?
So I agree with one of the posts. You may need some help, but if the person that owns the home is part of it, they will benefit and come out of the slump. Some one can clean your home, but they can not organize it. Tea breaks with nice snacks help a great deal!
By Rain V. from Chilliwack, BC
Having some perfectly sized rectangular, open cardboard boxes with handle holes on either side is motivating me to organize closets and under the bed areas.
Source: Nutrisystem nonperishable food containers
By Vivian P.
I am so far behind on all of my house work. I seem to be in a very bad slump and cannot get myself out of it. I feel like I am extremely lazy. I have no motivation at all to get up and clean and it makes me not even want to stay here. This just does not feel like home. Is there anyone that has any advice for me?
By Heather from Morganton, NC
By meoowmom
04/07/2010
If it is not medical reason, depression.
Try this, invite people over for a meal or
game night this will set a time frame that
you MUST follow. I did this once or more
and it worked well for me. I work better under
pressure.
Or have a friend come over to get you going.
good luck
oh I can barely see the desktop as I sit here.
whoops.
I just turned 18, and I live with my parents. My room is a complete mess. I have laundry all over, books, jewelry, and makeup. Can anyone help me get motivated to clean and organize?
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