Rutbreakers #3: Or-gan-ize

SIGH. I have been "spring cleaning" for more than two weeks now and I still have pockets of clutter staring at me. And it's worse now, because I've pulled all the clutter out of their neat hiding places and the junk is front and center -- making an obstacle course of the floor in my bedroom.

Why am I doing this?

• I function SO much better when things are well-organized.
• I don't want my son to inherit my cleaning habits.
• I accumulate so much paper from work that I'm afraid it will take over the house if I don't find them a home.
• I hate not being able to find stuff.
• My rut is usually exponentially related to my mess at home.
  
• Mom would be proud.

But, why, why, why is it so hard?

Aside from the simple lack of time, I find myself choosing between organizing and cleaning up our new messes (Cheerios from a certain toddler's breakfast, laundry/dishes from the past week). I can't keep up. The concept of pulling everything out, going through it, and putting it back in a way that makes sense is daunting. Sigh...


So, like all things I don't do well, I read about it.

Better Homes & Garden has tons of tips on how to organize most things. My favorite printed source is Real Simple.

Better Homes & Garden also has a quiz to help you learn your organizational style. My results were quite informative. It may help you get over your cleaning hump as well.

Help me! Give me your tips... And to those who are in the boat with me, good freaking luck.



Dr. Ty
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