A Method to the Madness
Digging out of clutter, setting up a schedule, prioritizing tasks and even delegating tasks are all part of getting organized. Use these articles to help you put a method to whatever task you need to do.
Before you begin, you need some plan of action. Whether you choose to organize your life into a binder style daytimer, index cards, or some other format, you need to decide what you want to use, acquire the materials, and set up your system.
The Basic Plans section gives you an overview of several possibilities.
There are many ways to deal with the clutter in your home, but the easiest and most widely used is probably the Box Method. It is a simple system for making a start at organizing the material goods in your home.
If you've never used a schedule or if you've only used one at work or in specific situations, you may need this review of how to design your own schedule so that you know what to do next, but aren't so strictly scheduled that you have to run from task to task to stay on tope of things. Check out "Make a Schedule for information
If you have a regular repeating plan to get ready for the day every morning, you are already familiar with routines. Learn how to create simple routines for different times of day to make those times go more smoothly and efficiently.
Use these sample lists to start your own lists of things you can do in just 5 minutes. By using those small slots of time productively instead of just staring into space, you can get more done in a day and waste less time. Recover the time spent waiting to pick up a child, waiting for an appointment, or waiting on hold. Those little minutes can really add up.