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Steps to Become Organized

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By: PriscillaBenfield     04-Jan-2011

Introduction:Anyone can be organized. It takes learning how to break bad habits and practice new ones. Here are 5 steps to take to become organized.

  • 01

    Know Your Needs

    Your space and your lifestyle are unique to you. Know what your needs are before you begin to start organizing. Organizing techniques that work for some people do not work for all.

  • 02

    Set a Goal

    In order to organize your space, you need to have a plan of action. What space are you trying to organize and what do you hope to accomplish?

  • 03

    Make a Plan

    Decide how you will accomplish your goal. Do you need to remove clutter and maybe install shelving in order to use a space for a particular purpose? Knowing how to complete your goal is a step in becoming organized.

  • 04

    Complete the Process

    Remove the clutter, follow through on your plan to get the space to work for you. Organizing the space means to make it function according to your needs.

  • 05

    Living an Organized Life

    If you set up your space correctly, you should be able to adapt to a routine of keeping it organized. Being organized is like learning a new habit but in time you can live a more organized life.





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  • Jennywrites 1/4/2011 Flag This Comment

    I hate people who are born organized! haha. I'm getting there as I get older, and realize that organization in a singlemom household with 4 kids leads to tranquility! The more disorganized I am, the more issues we had! Things are slowly getting better. I'm going to take your advice! Make a goal, and stick to a plan! Thanks!

  • ListMaker 1/4/2011 Flag This Comment

    I have a big problem with organization in my house. You've given me some good ideas though on how to become more tidy.

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