71 – Percentage who say their quality of life would improve if they were better organized.
65 – Percentage who described their home as at least moderately disorganized.
27 – Percentage who agree disorder keeps them from being effective at work.
The key to organizing is to edit, then sort, then place. If you don’t have room for it, don’t love it or don’t use it, donate it. Break up the daunting task into smaller, manageable chunks. Even 15 minutes a day can chip away at the project – in time you will cover it all.
Is your electronic device your ball & chain? Could be a compulsive behavior says Christine Carter, a sociologist. Schedule a small block of time several times a day to check, respond to and properly file those emails. Always check before heading into a big task or work project so you don’t break focus. Keep dinner and date night separate from emails and social media. Gaze into the eyes and listen intently to the words of the one you love.