Too Little Time
According to a Scottish proverb, “What may be done at any time is done at no time.” In other words, if it is not pressing or scheduled, it doesn’t get done. Clutter is seldom life-threatening so we tell ourselves we will get to it tomorrow. The sad truth is that, without a plan and a commitment, our clutter-free tomorrow never comes. Some of us procrastinate and some waste time, some pursue activities that are more interesting or more fun. But there are those individuals who really do have too little time. The precious gold of their lives is spent taking care of family, holding down a job and keeping important commitments. How can they squeeze a few pennies worth of time to spend on organizing? It is not a simple task. It has to be thought of as an investment in well-being.
The first step is to find the time. Take a few minutes to start an activity log. For one week, at the end of each day, jot down everything you did. Review the list and ask yourself these questions.
Can anything be eliminated?
Is there something I could post-pone doing for a period of time (a day, a week, a month) until I get the identified space organized?
Is there anything that is more time consuming because my space is in disarray; will I gain time as I organize?
Is there anything I can delegate, at least temporarily?
If the answer is yes to any of these questions estimate the time you can gain by eliminating, postponing, organizing, or delegating. Write it down on your log.
At the end of the week add up your “found” time. Is it enough to begin a project, however small? If it is, get started! The efficiency you gain from one uncluttered space will give you inspiration to move on to the next one.
Too little time is one of the best reasons to use a professional organizer who can help you efficiently handle tasks and be the extra hands to implement a plan for organizing your home or business. Our consultants are trained in time management and can help you learn many techniques that will make your projects successful.
Beverly and Kristen
www.KeyTransitions.net
The first step is to find the time. Take a few minutes to start an activity log. For one week, at the end of each day, jot down everything you did. Review the list and ask yourself these questions.
Can anything be eliminated?
Is there something I could post-pone doing for a period of time (a day, a week, a month) until I get the identified space organized?
Is there anything that is more time consuming because my space is in disarray; will I gain time as I organize?
Is there anything I can delegate, at least temporarily?
If the answer is yes to any of these questions estimate the time you can gain by eliminating, postponing, organizing, or delegating. Write it down on your log.
At the end of the week add up your “found” time. Is it enough to begin a project, however small? If it is, get started! The efficiency you gain from one uncluttered space will give you inspiration to move on to the next one.
Too little time is one of the best reasons to use a professional organizer who can help you efficiently handle tasks and be the extra hands to implement a plan for organizing your home or business. Our consultants are trained in time management and can help you learn many techniques that will make your projects successful.
Beverly and Kristen
www.KeyTransitions.net
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