Get Organised!

"I must Get Organised!" How many times have you heard those four words?

Are you:
- overwhelmed by your office?
- paralysed by paper?
- is your desk a disaster area?

Clutter causes a life full of stress, frustration, chaos and wasted time. A recent article in the Wall Street Journal reported that the average executive looses "six weeks per year" retrieving misplaced information from messy desks and files. The cost in lost productivity and salaries is enormous. Many small businesses spend more time dealing with piles of papers then growing the business.

By taking action to Get Organised!you will:
- experience less stress and frustration
- have more time in your life
- gain control over your day
- experience increased job satisfaction

Often the biggest challenge to Get Organised! is simply finding somewhere to start. When you are totally overwhelmed by clutter, even this first step can be daunting. Here are some ideas for you to start with:

3 EASY STEPS TO TAKE ACTION!
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STEP 1 - COMMIT
Decide that you are going to do whatever it takes to Get Organised!

STEP 2 - GET STARTED!
Start small - ease yourself into it! Organise just one thing a day, or one thing a week. For example, in Week 1 you could organise your computer files and in Week 2 you could sort out a small drawer. To tackle a whole room or office can be totally overwhelming. You will start to see results from clearing just one small area. Remember that it takes 21 days to get into a new habit, so make sure that you take small, but consistent actions each day.

STEP 3 - SCHEDULE
Block off a specific date / time to start to Get Organised! This is an appointment you cannot cancel and it will at least get you started.

If you are feeling particularly brave, a more drastic way to start would be to PURGE. Grab a large bin bag, walk through your office or home and just be totally ruthless. Throw out everything you don't use, or give it away. By doing this, you can free up a load of space very quickly!