Sunday, November 12, 2006

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If you’re like most people you go through bouts of getting organized but overall you feel less organized than you’d like. This is completely normal and part of being human. Some may argue that extremely organized people, those who seem to get everywhere on time or recall the whereabouts of anything, are Super Human. You know of these people but chances are unless you’re Martha Stewart, or Bree Van De Kamp on Desperate Housewives, you’re not one of them.

Did you know that the average person buys more books each year than they read? They accumulate books with the great intention of digesting all of them. But, many of these books sit on shelves, the original excitement for reading them fading, as fresh books cover them. The cycle continues and one day you purchase a book you already own.

Have you ever bought the same book twice? Have you forgotten to whom you loaned a CD or DVD? Chances are… you have. If you are like most people you are reading this and thinking, “Yeah – that sounds like me, but what can I do? There are not enough hours in the day. The task of getting organized is too daunting.”

Here are a few secrets of the well organized:
Secret #1: Getting organized is a process not an event. It takes 30 days to form a habit so include getting organized into your daily routine. After 30 days, it becomes second nature. You probably have other wellformed habits like a morning cup of coffee, checking your email, or watching your favorite television show. Now, build a daily routine to support Getting Organized.


Secret #2: Find your inspiration. Like most people you may need someone or something to get you started. This could be a professional organizer, a life event, an inspiring television show like TLC’s Clean Sweep, or even a trip to IKEA. Whatever works for you, find your inspiration and use it.

Secret #3: Sometimes you have to slow down in order to speed up. No matter how much money each of us may have we all have the same amount of time every day. We all suffer from time poverty but investing time into getting organized can pay big dividends. Spend the time organizing your garage, pantry, or bookshelves and you’ll better be able to find what you want when you need it.

Most likely, these ideas do not sound strange to you. Some people embrace them wholeheartedly, while others agree with them but still don’t take action. You have the power to move from thought to action. The benefits of being organized are obvious. Beyond not buying the same book or movie twice, you can reduce your stress and reinvest time you would otherwise spend looking for things.

What will you do with the time you save? How about spending time with family and friends, writing a letter, reading a book, walking with a friend, listening to music, or sipping a warm drink. Now that is a prescription to be a Super Human.

Here is one inspiration that can help you in the process of Getting Organized. Check out the Flic Scanner Media Organizer for yourself or a disorganized loved one. Use it to organize your Music, Movies, and Books. This is the gateway to greater organization and to becoming Super Human. Learn more at Flic Scanner Media Organizer.

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