Why?

So, why do you want to get organized? That may sound like a silly question, but it’s actually a critical part of the organizing process. The “why” is different for every person: my boss told me to, I’m sick of tripping over stacks of stuff on the floor, I’m tired of stepping over things just to get to my filing cabinet, clients comment on my disorganization and I think it’s making me look bad, I want to be more productive with my time…there are so, so many reasons to have an organized office space!

Your personal reason or reasons (there are likely more than one) are what will help drive you to succeed in becoming and remaining organized. Really ask yourself why you want to be organized and what your vision is for you office space—jot down specifics, as this helps to motivate. Do you visualize a completely cleared off desk or credenza? Would simply adding a desktop file organizer really make your space appear tidier and be more functional for you? Do you want more plants, and where could you put them? Clarity brings focus to the task, and wonderful results will follow. Start your “why” list today—it makes a huge difference.