Is There a “Best” Way to Clear the Clutter?
As we look through books, research the Internet, and listen to friends and colleagues, we’ll come across numerous methods of organization. Then we try to decide “what’s “best?”
However, is there a “best” way to organize? Is there one method that will miraculously clear the clutter and keep us on a fast track toward productivity and profitablilty?
We all long for that one miracle cure to our clutter and keep us on track, but what works for one person may not be the total answer for another. Also, our situations vary, our space varies, our ability to utilize technical organizers is different, and our needs change.
So…each person needs to find what works for them. This also can vary over time as our situations change.
The main ingredient is persistence. When we set up systems, get ourself decluttered and on the way to organization, we must keep at it. Even when we’re decluttering and it seems we aren’t making progress (where I’m at now), we need to keep at it.
Also, how I organize my day, juggle family, businesses and outside job won’t be the same as you. Nevertheless, we can all learn from one another. I might take a tip from you and think, “Ah, ha! That will work perfectly for filing invoices, customer information, recipes or whatever.”
When someone else has a system for organizing notes taken at workshops or meetings, I may be able to incorporate it into mine to fine tune.
Also, my system may work well for me, so I won’t change it, but will keep your information in mind for future use.
I’d like to collect tips from others, so don’t hesitate to add them in your comments.
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