Organizing

More than anything in this world, I want to be an organized person. (Okay, not more than anything -- I'd put a cure for Type 1 diabetes and a flat stomach at the top of that list! But I digress...)

I have so much admiration for organized people. My mom is one. She makes it look easy. So why is it so hard for me? I've subscribed to the FlyLady's email list for over 10 years now, have bought endless books about how to deal with clutter and get yourself organized, but I don't really seem to be able to absorb any of it. And to be honest, the task of organizing my home and my life seems too monumental for me to even begin to attempt.

What I really want to be able to do is set some small goals for myself, maybe 2 or 3 goals a week, and then stick to them. I *know* that one of the biggest obstacles to my getting organized is this terrible internet addiction. I also believe that dividing my tasks up by days of the week would be helpful. So for this week, my goal is to cut down my internet usage by at least one hour a day, and to spend that hour in a different room each day, clearing clutter and creating more usable space. (And then to stick to that beyond this week -- but let's see if I can get through this week, first.)

The easiest room (least clutter) is the bathroom, and the most difficult is the dining room. I think I'll tackle the hardest room first so that the easiest one can be my reward at the end of the week. Beginning today, February 4th, I will work for one hour a day in one of the 7 rooms in my house (living room, dining room, kitchen, bathroom, and 3 bedrooms.) Next Friday, I'll (hopefully) be able to post an update!