A Few Tips To Overcome Habitual Disorganization
One of my least favorite traits as I have grown up is my utter lack of organization
. I am one of those hopeless "artsy," types--always scatter-brained and unpredictable.
While it sounds like a romantic lifestyle, I find myself rather frustrated when I can't find things or when I fail to remember important meetings or events.
Maybe you aren't entirely like me, but you feel like you could do with a little more structure or organization in your life. Well, if that's the case, then this is the right read for both of us. Here are a few tips on how to become more organized so you won't miss a beat, no matter what your lifestyle is like.
First of all, you need to establish a few new habits. Place a wall calendar in a place where you are going to pass by it and look at it frequently.
Keep a pen or pencil close by--whether you use a piece of Velcro to attach it, hang it close to a desk, or use some other means, you will always want to have a writing utensil within reach.
Then you should use the calendar! Write down the times, dates, and locations for birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, meetings, parties, and other important events.
Make it a point to consult your wall calendar at least once each week. You should preferably do this on the same day at about the same time. This will help you establish a good habit.
Write down events you may have recently heard about (or received invitations to). Then take a mental inventory of everything coming up for the following week.
Second, you will want to obtain a day planner to accompany your wall calendar. This should go everywhere with you--and I mean everywhere. While many cellular phones and smart phones contain planners and calendars, you need to remember that these are machines and are subject to being damaged, lost, or broken.
That is why a tangible alternative is preferable to me. Keep it in your purse, your pocket, your gym bag, your car, your briefcase, or wherever you are going to be able to access it easily every day. Update the agenda every day to remind yourself about project deadlines, meetings, homework or exams--whatever is important.
Develop files for important documents and information. For example, you might have multiple files for financial documents; keep once reserved specifically for unpaid bills. The most important documentation needs to be placed in a safe--these include social security cards, marriage licenses, the deed to your home, and more.
These are just a few tips--don't be frustrated if you don't notice major changes right away. It can take awhile to undo habitual disorganization, but if you persist in creating new habits, you will soon feel less scatter-brained and much more on top of everything.
by: Art Gib
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