January Organization part II

Take one hour of each day to sit and organize your day - schedule your appointments for 2012 - Doctor, Dentist, Accountant etc. It is important to schedule your own time also, whether its the gym, a walk or visiting a friend...make sure it appears on your calendar.  You need to begin to think like an organizer...bring what is in your head of what you want to do in 2012 and write it all down.  When you begin to start planning your life you will gain energy and your goals will be met!

For many people, the first thing they do in the morning, is check their emails, phone messages...which then leads to checking all of their social media...before long...hours of non productivity has passed by.  If you find your self doing this....STOP....try doing one of your projects towards your goal first, then check your emails, and messages... 

The Second issue we will be tacking in January is CLUTTER  -  Clutter affects you in many ways:

• It can make you feel tired and lethargic
• It keeps you in the past
• It affects you  body weight
• It confuses you
• It can affect the way people treat you
• It make you procrastinate
• It cause disharmony
• Feelings of shame
• Life on hold
• Excess baggage
• It causes extra cleaning
• Makes you disorganized
• It distracts you from the important things

Whether your plans are to stay in the home that you are currently in, or are planning on placing your home on the market in the Spring....The Clutter has to be addressed.  January should be designated to the Kitchen - Once the kitchen is in order, your daily life will begin to be a bit more easier and organized.

Sort your cooking tools and gadgets into related categories
Divide your kitchen space into activity zones
Complete the elimination process ( get rid of the chipped cups and miss matched glasses)
Decide how to make the best of your counter space
Bring the pantry to order
Clean out under the sink, the refrigerator and the junk draw.

My pet peeve is the front of the Fridge - put the photo's in an album and all the paperwork, menus etc in a loose leaf binder... take out menu's, Johnny's swim schedule, and last years report card do not belong on the front door!

The kitchen is the center of your home, keep it neat and organized....take inventory of supplies and keep a running list of what is needed in your phone or in your planner...  Good Luck with the kitchen... I look forward to seeing before and after pictures...