Have you ever wondered why some people are very organized while others are struggling to keep it together? Most organized people have simple rules for themselves. Here are the eight habits of organized people:
1. They are very confident in managing their time. Each day is filled with tasks to finish for that day. They value their free time and have plenty of it. Organized people tend to have a few hobbies and great connections with their friends and community.
2. They plan their day. Organized people write lists of the tasks they need to finish. It’s always one consistent place, such as a planner, notebook or calendar. They don’t try to remember things in their heads. The pen, paper or technology works for them.
3. They have a bill-paying system. Papers are filed each day or scheduled for weekly filing. Mail is opened over the recycling container, so papers not needed are discarded. Bills are contained in a designated space and paid on the scheduled day. Magazines are read within a week or two and then recycled or donated.
4. They don’t postpone tasks. When something has to be done, organized people schedule a time to do it. They know that the more they delay, the more likely deadlines will be missed or opportunities will be lost. They are known for their ability to prioritize and delegate to others.
5. They set goals and deadlines. They know exactly what they have to accomplish and by what date. They review what tasks are completed, rewarding themselves for hard work. Delegating tasks to others is very common among organized people. They tend to focus on the projects they like and have a skill for it.
6. They only keep what they use and/or enjoy. They don’t allow anything to waste their space, time and energy. Their homes are comfortable, purposefully organized and peaceful. They’re big believers in simplicity, making a home functional and beautiful
7. A place for everything is their mantra. The home for books is on the bookshelf, clothes are hung in the closet and tools are in the toolbox. The home for toys is in the toy room on the toy shelves. The home for pictures and greeting cards is in the attractive box on the top shelf in the bedroom. They tend to be practical, having only things they need and use.
8. They are aware of their bad habits (which we all have). Being aware of just how easy it is to avoid unpleasant chores, they put their self-control skills to work. When they remove any item from their given home, it always goes back after being used. There are no temporary holding places. It’s put back where it belongs, right away. Their home reflects who they are and what’s important to them.
I will leave you with one of my quotes: “Plan your success or predict your failure!”
Life coach Ranka Burzan owns a professional organizing company based in the qathet region and has written several books on reducing clutter and becoming more organized. For information, go to solutionsorganizing.com.
