Just recently I was walking through Staples when I had an Ah Ha moment hit me! Now keep in mind, as a professional organizer a trip to Staples is very exciting for me! Right or wrong. But as I looked around at the great variety and colors of folders, files and other organizing products, I realized why it is that so many people that I help already have products on hand. They looked great in the store, they purchased them but they just didn’t know what to do with them. As a matter of fact, it’s very common for professional organizers to come across unused organizing products and books on how to get organized as we help people declutter and organize their spaces. We know the effort and good intentions were there.
I started thinking about why this happens. The stuff looks great on the shelves (and it is great), but it’s a matter of taking your own work styles and habits into consideration. Just because you purchase an organizing product doesn’t mean you will be and will stay organized. Why is that? Because not every product works for every person. As an organizer, it’s my job to ask questions when I am working with someone. I can give them the best system that works for me, but if it doesn’t work for them then what good is it really?
So take into account how visual you are. Take into account whether or not you feel your files will be lost if unseen in a filing cabinet. Take into consideration if you are a piler or a filer. Think about whether you want your files to be all one color or a fun rainbow when you open your filing cabinet. There’s not just one way to be organized. But there is the right way for you!
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[...] even seen people afraid to go on vacation because they felt like they should stay home to declutter and organize their home [...]
[...] even seen people afraid to go on vacation because they felt like they should stay home to declutter and organize their home [...]
[...] even seen people afraid to go on vacation because they felt like they should stay home to declutter and organize their home [...]
[...] even seen people afraid to go on vacation because they felt like they should stay home to declutter and organize their home [...]
[...] even seen people afraid to go on vacation because they felt like they should stay home to declutter and organize their home [...]
[...] even seen people afraid to go on vacation because they felt like they should stay home to declutter and organize their home [...]
[...] even seen people afraid to go on vacation because they felt like they should stay home to declutter and organize their home [...]
[...] even seen people afraid to go on vacation because they felt like they should stay home to declutter and organize their home [...]
[...] even seen people afraid to go on vacation because they felt like they should stay home to declutter and organize their home [...]
[...] even seen people afraid to go on vacation because they felt like they should stay home to declutter and organize their home [...]
[...] even seen people afraid to go on vacation because they felt like they should stay home to declutter and organize their home [...]
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