Organize Your Head!

The most difficult part of organizing is not the physical work, or even the planning. It’s the obstacles we face inside our own minds. We keep things, and arrange them in our environments, for crazy reasons that have their basis in our past mental and emotional experiences. The key to dealing with these issues is first to be honest with yourself. Look at the optimum or practical way to do something and see where you differ from that. Then have a really honest session with yourself and try to figure out why. You could also talk to other people that you trust. This will show you what your obstacles are. Here are some of the obstacles that many people face: perfectionism, obsessive compulsive disorder, attention deficit disorder, difficulty in managing time, and an inability to say no. And there are many more. Remember that these traits are not things that we either have or don’t have. They come in varying degrees, and most of us have at least a small amount of a few of them. I have a noticeable amount of at least three! Once you see what your obstacles are you can look for ways to change or moderate this underlying behavior. Consider books, online resources, workshops and therapy. Find what works for you. Because, once the mental and emotional obstacles are removed, you will find yourself and your life becoming more organized and a lot easier!