Most of us have a tradition of setting one or two (or more) new years resolutions, and hopefully at least some of us don’t let our goals fizzle out by mid February. If being organized isn’t one of your strong points, perhaps you should center your 2013 resolutions around making that a top or at least more of a priority.
"Organization is a process and a commitment that requires time and dedication," says Angela F. Wallace, CPO®, President of National Association of
"Becoming more organized can reduce stress, save money, increase productivity and enhance the quality of your life," adds Wallace. For businesses wishing to implement a more organized and structured system, NAPO offers these tips:
- Create a list of priorities for your business and determine what needs immediate action. A professional organizer or productivity specialist can review your priorities and recommend a plan for getting started, without interrupting your daily business workflow.
- Practice better time management!
- Evaluate your space. Does it feel productive and calm? Physically setting up better-functioning spaces can help employees reduce stress and feel motivated. My daughter recently moved out on her own so I turned her bedroom into an office for me and moved my desk out of the living room and into a room where I am less likely to have distractions.
Organizing does not end in the workplace. Families are busier than ever before, and being organized can help reduce stress which helps lead to better health and an overall feeling of wellbeing.
NAPO offers these tips for organizing yourself, your routine, and your family calendar:
- Decide that you deserve it! Understand that you deserve to have more control over your time, your surroundings, and less stress due to feeling overwhelmed. Commit to adding structure and stability to your life.
- Create one calendar for scheduling the activities of everyone in your household, and daily/weekly/monthly checklists for each member of your family. Display the lists and calendar in a central location of your home, like the refrigerator or mudroom. There is a great planning calendar geared to busy families available at Staples. There's plenty of space on each day for family commitments, appointments, soccer and football games, swim lessons and such.
- Prioritize your organization wants and needs. What room or space needs immediate attention?
- Set realistic goals for organizing. You can achieve your organizing and productivity goals by creating a plan and sticking with it over time.
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June Piper-Brandon ~ Associate Broker, CDPE, CIAS, ePro
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