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| Organizing & Life Lessons from Mom |
In honor of Mother's Day I thought a tribute to my mother (and all the great motherly advise out
there) would be a nice touch. So I started thinking about the great lessons in organization that I
learned from my mother and was quite surprised that I wasn't born this way. My skills of
organization, as with anyone else's are in fact learned behavior.
So in no particular order, here's my list great organizing
and life lessons, compliments of my mom!
Need help getting started?
Contact us at 917-747-8408 or nchamblin@organizedvisions.com
there) would be a nice touch. So I started thinking about the great lessons in organization that I
learned from my mother and was quite surprised that I wasn't born this way. My skills of
organization, as with anyone else's are in fact learned behavior.
So in no particular order, here's my list great organizing
and life lessons, compliments of my mom!
- Delegate: With 4 kids, my mom mastered the art of delegation. We each had chores and
responsibilities, and knew what we had to do to keep our family moving. Learning how to
delegate is an important lesson for any mom or manager...so learn to share the load so
that you can focus on the big picture and your team can develop new skills.
Forgive: There's not one of us that's perfect We'll all make mistakes. We all have great
intentions and sometimes, we don't quite get there. When your efforts at organizing fall
short of expectations, don't come down so hard on yourself. Forgive yourself and others
and learn from your mistakes.
We're all different: We don't live in a one size fits all world. Because we're all different,
the organizing solution that might work well for someone else, might not be the best fit for
you. Take the time to understand what your needs are before you jump on the
bandwagon. And remember, your best fit, might not be right for someone else!
Be honest: Honesty really is the best policy. Being truthful with yourself and others
about your expectations is important. With clear cut goals and no hidden agendas, you'll
know what you're working towards. If a plan isn't working out for you, being honest about
it is the only way to fix it.
Clean up as you go: It's a lot easier to spot clean and spot organize as you use your
space than to have a marathon session when things get out of control. Take a few
minutes each day to put things back in their place to avoid the long sessions at the end
of the week.
Everything should have a place: If your items don't have a home, they'll make one
where they land. Take the time to identify a place for your belongings and paper and put
them back when you're done using them.
Education is the key: Don't be afraid to learn something new. If there's a new but better
way to do things, be open minded. If it saves you time or aggravation in the process, it will
be well worth the effort.
Write it down: Don't rely on your memory. As our lives get busier and we get older, it
becomes more difficult to remember the fine points. Keep a pen and paper or a voice
recording device handy to capture important thoughts or tasks.
Communicate: If you don't express it, how will they know it? Lack of communication in a
team environment leads to a break down of system and disorganization. Share your
ideas, reasons and wish lists with those you work with so that you're all on the same page.
Use your resources wisely: My mom has an unbelievable talent for making things last.
She has always been great at leveraging and getting the most out of her resources.
Identify your best tools and greatest areas of help, then figure out how to make them
work harder for you.
- Be willing to change your habits: When you make a commitment to becoming more
organized, you're making a commitment to changing your habits. If you don't, you'll end
up doing the same things over and over again. Change isn't easy, so don't pressure
yourself to do it alone. Ask for help and seek advise from those who guide you into
making the important changes in your life.
Need help getting started?
Contact us at 917-747-8408 or nchamblin@organizedvisions.com
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