Dear Stacey,
Dear Anonymous,
First off, sit down, close your eyes, and take a deep breathe. There’s nothing worse than feeling scattered and overwhelmed while attempting to get a grasp on where to begin. Once you’ve gained a sense of calm, take out a piece of paper and pen. Begin by jotting down all the things you need to get done. For example, calls that you need to make, notes or emails you need to write, preparation for an upcoming event (when it comes to “projects,” such as preparing for an event, don’t attempt to write the details yet, just the overall topic), organize the house, etc.
Once you’ve got your main list, you can begin to break down each “Project” on separate sheets of paper. This process may feel a little overwhelming, but the idea is to take all the “stuff” that’s running around your head and put it on paper. Believe me, once it’s on paper and you’re not having to carry it around with you, you’ll begin to feel a little relief. Also, you can begin to see what needs to be addressed first. Anything with a deadline or timeframe attached to it should be addressed first. For example, paying bills or phone calls to sign up for a cooking class. Whatever it is, put an asterik next to those items and attempt to accomplish those first.
For the other “Projects,” begin by setting a personal deadline. Organizing is a process, so if that’s on your list, commit to spending just a couple of hours a week (or more if you’ve got it) to get started. Small steps will get you big results. The key is to get moving. Here are some related links to help you in other areas:
Car Organization
This Used to be a Family Room
Kitchen Organization Made Easier
Kids Papers: Where to Put Them
Let me know how you do!
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