Do you need organization?

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Permalink Reply by Kritta22 on October 12, 2008 at 2:37am

Just organizing everyday, I think. I've think I've narrowed it down to having a day for one thing or something like that. Help. My house is a mess with two dogs, a cat, a toddler, a husband and a chinchilla to keep things busy! :)
I get overhelmed when I have a huge list of things to do. I just don't do any of them. So that's my problem. I don't know if you can help but it was worth a shot! :) thanks

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Permalink Reply by Stacey Crew on October 13, 2008 at 8:09pm

Hi Kritta and welcome to Organizing Mamas! Yes, as mom, social coordinator, cook, chauffer, etc. everyday can feel like we're organizing. It can be overwhelming...heck, it IS overwhelming. I've found that the key is to declutter as much as possible and set up systems. Keep in mind, it truly is a process. I'll be glad to address specific questions, but in the mean time, check out my blog http://staceycrew.blogspot.com. There's a new "search" feature, so you can search on specifics. Also, keep in mind, I'm in the process of transferring over another 50-60 blog entries in an effort to combine ALL my entries thus far. Look forward to learning more about you!

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Permalink Reply by Jennifer on October 15, 2008 at 6:00pm

Desperately!!! My problem is my own. I stay up to late (Blogging). Then I don't want to get up and do anything in the morning. My real downfalls are laundry and paper. I have a filing cabinet, and the important stuff is in there, organized, but all the other drawers are full of other stuff, and a mess.

I have a really small space for 6 more months. And it fills up more by the minute. I am a "messy" and I admit to it, but I wish I could change it. Especially in time to move into our own place again. I don't want it to every be messy

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Permalink Reply by Lisa Madel on October 16, 2008 at 4:47am

Jennifer said:

Desperately!!! My problem is my own. I stay up to late (Blogging). Then I don't want to get up and do anything in the morning. My real downfalls are laundry and paper. I have a filing cabinet, and the important stuff is in there, organized, but all the other drawers are full of other stuff, and a mess.

I have a really small space for 6 more months. And it fills up more by the minute. I am a "messy" and I admit to it, but I wish I could change it. Especially in time to move into our own place again. I don't want it to every be messy

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Permalink Reply by Lisa Madel on October 16, 2008 at 4:49am

I just wrote about the problem of organizing my 14-year-old and how I am a bad example yesterday on my blog Five of Nine It's a funny blog about what I found when I dumped out the contents of one of her book bags.

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Permalink Reply by Kristy on October 17, 2008 at 12:20pm

I have a pretty crazy household, but I like to think I am somewhat organized. I hate clutter, so if we have things laying around the house that haven't been used, looked at or touched in a while, it either gets pitched or goes to goodwill.

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Permalink Reply by Stacey Crew on October 17, 2008 at 12:34pm

Wasn't able to link to your blog 5 to 9. Would love to read it, please post link again. Thanks.

Lisa Madel said:

I just wrote about the problem of organizing my 14-year-old and how I am a bad example yesterday on my blog Five of Nine It's a funny blog about what I found when I dumped out the contents of one of her book bags.

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Permalink Reply by Stacey Crew on October 17, 2008 at 12:39pm

Jennifer, I hear you about staying up late. I was just saying this morning in a podcast I participated in that sometimes it's all too easy to get on the Information Super Highway and not be able to find the exit ramp! I suggest making a list of what you want to accomplish before you get on the internet, then set a limited time to be online. It may take some discipline, but worth the effort!

As far as paper, there are only a few things we need to do with it: File it, Toss it, or Act upon it. Try taking all of your papers and put them in a pile, then go through them and categorize into those three places. Once you have the File and the Act left, put the File aside and get to it when you can, then make one list of all the Action items. Start "acting" and check them off one by one. Let me know if that helps! :-)

Laundry blog coming soon!

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Permalink Reply by Teresa Jackson on July 12, 2009 at 8:41pm

I'd love to learn some new ways to organize my home office! I'd love to join!

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Permalink Reply by Golden Queen on October 13, 2009 at 12:23pm

My biggest challenge is straightening up all my papers. I have piles everywhere from junk mail to utility bills, etc.

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Permalink Reply by Rachel Miller on November 17, 2009 at 2:50pm

Once I get an area clean, keeping it uncluttered! I have a hard time with follow-through!

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