In 1930, an unknown writer stated: “The use of any possession presupposes a plan or philosophy of use.” ————————————- ————————————- The term “philosophy of use” means “In what capacity are you going to use X ?” In other words—as it relates to having an organized home or to organizing your belongings—before you decide to keep an item, […]
How to Identify Your Resources
Imagine yourself “stranded on a deserted island” or “lost in the woods.” What would be the second thing (other than not panic) you would do? Answer: Identify all your resources. Of course, the first thing you better do is hold still long enough (mentally and physically) to determine your precise objective—which is to survive and return home. The second action you must take, […]
Organizing and the Need for Consistency
Reading Years ago I used a blend of two systems and began teaching our two younger sons how to read. Eighteen months later, our youngest son was the only child in his kindergarten class who could actually read well. (In fact, he read so fluently that the other children wanted him to read stories to them rather […]
The Role of Hope in the Organizing Process
The Distress of Being Overwhelmed It can be a daunting feeling to look around a room or a space filled with clutter (paper or otherwise) and to feel totally overwhelmed with the task of having to make order out of what seems like a mountain of chaos. We know we should “get organized.” We feel […]
