Getting Organized at Home: 12 Steps to Peace, Part 2

In last week's post, we introduced the first six of twelve concepts about getting organized at home. Here are the next six:

Getting organized requires workable systems. You have to develop routines that work for YOUR family. For example, look at the traffic patterns in your home. Does everyone drop their coats on the floor by the garage door? You may need to put up some coat hooks there.

Getting organized invites flexibility. Once you have systems set up, you need to allow for adaptation. You could have a week that is slammed full and thus you won't be able to go to the recycle bin that Friday. That's okay! You'll just have a little more to recycle next Friday!

Getting organized is helped by strategic teamwork. Find fun and rewarding ways to get the others in your household involved in getting organized and more will get done, faster.

Getting organized requires pruning and purging. Yes, you will have to get rid of some things, but you'll breathe easier when your clothes aren't stuffed together.

Getting organized means we will have to be aware of obstacles. We each need to develop a unique strategy to handle setbacks. For example, if you receive a phone call every morning from a particular person, and morning is your best time to clean up, get an earpiece or let the call go to voice mail. Call back when you are finished.

Getting organized demands maintenance. Once a system is in place, you will have to maintain it reasonably well, or you will fall back into traps. You’ll need simple plans to keep things going smoothly. Example: have a practice requiring yourself to get rid of two pieces of clothing for every one you buy. This allows you to maintain adequate space and continue purging.

There is no perfect way to maintain order and be organized all the time. Sometimes, the most organized people are the most tense and stressed out because of their fear of falling behind. You have to find what works within the unique created “you” that God created. It's a journey you'll be on for a lifetime, but it's worth taking the trip.

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