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Resolve to get Organized
by Ronda Asta - rondaquilts@bellsouth.net

We're well into another year and it's time many have once again made resolutions to make significant changes in their lives. What was yours? Did you make progress towards your resolution? Not to worry, it's not to late to consider getting organized. Instead of the standard losing weight and getting in shape, consider losing the clutter in your life and getting your house or office in shape.

Organization brings benefits that last a lifetime. It could be your chronic disorganization that makes it difficult to follow through on other positive changes you've wanted to make over the years. After becoming organized you can then tackle the other areas much easier.

Benefits include a more peaceful lifestyle,which helps make anyone happier. Imagine laying your hands on all your eligible tax deductions this year as you face the inevitable Uncle Sam. Why give him more than is due him? You earned it, you should keep it, but first you must prove it.

Wouldn't it be great to look for that magazine article you wanted to share with a friend or quickly locate that report for your boss? Visualize their response when you put your hands on it the first time you look for it. Putting your hands right away on the recipe you want to try would be a delicious treat. Finding those sporting event tickets to pass on to someone at the offie is a point in your favor.

Accomplishing all those projects you set out to do will be easier with a personalized planner. Keep track of appointments, deadlines and whatever else your life holds in one convenient location. Never miss another birthday or anniversary again.

Do you know what your purpose in life is? If not, how do you know what you are doing each day is based on what you want to do or what others want you to do? Knowing your purpose (and we all have one)and establishing goals based on that purpose lets you remain in control of your time. It makes it much easier to say "no" when your best friend asks for another favor. Just because someone has a need doesn't mean you are the one called to meet that need. Knowing your own mission and the plan you have will help you make the right decision for you. When the boss wants you to work one more project, based on their mission, you can ask what she want's done first, out of all the other tasks already delagated to you. Planning doesn't equal inflexibility. It equals control.

There are many areas you may need help in or just one that drives you crazy. Resolve to work on one area this week. Plan what you want to do and then follow that plan. Your chronic disorganized condition didn't happen overnight but you can chop away at it and get it under control. Your time and effort invested in this endeavor is well worth it in the end. Imagine getting up in the morning knowing that whatever you'll need you'll find because it's where it belongs.

Reprinted with permission.