Friday, January 2, 2009

Organization: Get Yourself & Your Family Organized


It’s hard to teach your children about the importance of organization when you have a difficult time getting organized yourself. So, let’s start getting organized together. Yes, start a “Let’s Get Organized As a Family Plan.” Here’s how:

Sit down with your spouse, significant other and/or family members.
Discuss the topic of organization: What it is and why it is important?
Divide your organization plan into two parts:
Individual organization
Family organization

Write down the answers for the following questions:

What are your personal goals in life?
Where do you want to be five years from now?
What are your 1st, 2nd, 3rd (so on) priorities in your life?

Tips To Getting & Staying Organized

Make a “To Do List.” Make one for you and one for the family. Place your list in a private area where you can see it daily. Place “family list” in an open area for all to see.

  1. Break down large or overwhelming tasks into smaller tasks.
  2. Prioritize your projects or task.
  3. Set deadlines! Set a date when you or your family wants to get the task done.
  4. Do unpleasant tasks first.
  5. Strive to keep up with paperwork. This involves doing homework on a regular basis for the kids and updating the checkbook for the parents.
  6. Hire a professional organizer. Yes, this may be a great option!

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