By Daryl Ashley
Confusion Solution
We have discussed how to start organizing with a plan, but that doesn’t fully address the need to be motivated to begin with.
We are less apt to be motivated due to a number of factors and it’s these factors that are our real challenges, but they can be overcome.
First of all, we are busy. Our lives are full with hours devoted to work, school, home repairs, car maintenance, and surprises. Some of these we can schedule, however, the addition of the unknown dips into our time unexpectedly leaving us with less. So, when we want to take on an organizing project, we know we will need to be realistic about the impact it will have on other commitments. Just thinking about it makes us exhausted and unmotivated to even consider trying to wiggle anything else into our schedule.
Next, it’s easy to say, “pick an area that doesn’t require a great deal of time and start there,” but that, only means you have to set aside time to figure out what area you want to take on. Sometimes, there are just too many areas to decide on, and we become overwhelmed and immovable especially if our projects are many.
The fix for the lack of motivation lies in our attitude. If there is too much to focus on, then don’t; for now, that is. Reexamine your true need to put your home in order. If there are things blocking your path to other rooms, consider those a priority. If you have too many books, then weed them out and donate them to free up space for more.
Everything is a project, from planning to actually proceeding. Consider the importance, the urgency, and the need before you even try to make changes.
It’s as simple as that!
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