Small steps add up to big changes
Written by A. J. Miller
For some people, achieving organization seems like an impossible task. If you think it would be easier to win a gold medal at the Olympics than to get organized, let me assure you that nothing is further from the truth.
Although some people just seem to be naturally organized, being organized is not a talent. It's an acquired skill like reading or playing tennis and anyone can have a well-ordered, peaceful environment. It's never too late to get started and, once you do get started, you'll discover that being organized is inspirational - it makes you want to stay organized.
The keys to achieving long-lasting, life-changing results are committing to getting organized and resolving to change your habits. The best way to begin is by tackling first those items that are the most important to you. If a project seems overwhelming, break it down into small segments and work on them methodically until you've completed the task. Be sure to reward yourself in some way for each step you successfully complete. Get yourself that manicure or massage you've been wanting. Go to the movie you've been dying to see. Have a good meal at your favorite restaurant - you'll enjoy it even more than usual because you really earned it.
Soon you'll begin to see that each success will energize and motivate you to take on another task. There is nothing more satisfying for me than when a client, seeing progress and wanting to keep the momentum going, asks how soon we can schedule our next organizing appointment.
Taking small steps can help you be more organized today than you were yesterday and those small steps will eventually become habits that, repeated over and over again, will help you to be more and more organized tomorrow. Eventually, those small steps will help you to make big changes in your life.
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About the Author
A.J. Miller is a residential and business organizing expert based in New York City and a past board member of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) New York Chapter. She writes a column on getting organized, clutter control, time management, living more simply, increasing productivity, how being organized reduces stress and other related topics for a local NYC newspaper and the blog, Don't Agonize. Organize!, which can be read at http://millerorganizing.blogspot.com. A.J. can be contacted by e-mail at info@MillerOrganizing.com or by phone at (212) 228-8375. You can also visit her on the web at http://MillerOrganizing.com.
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