I’m being overtaken with piles of unorganized messes. Here’s a picture worth many words. As you can tell from the chaos on one corner of my desk I have books to return, books to lend, notes to send, papers to throw away, lessons to prepare, lists of magazines to send articles, school papers to file, books to study and handwritten notes to put on a calendar. There are many good intentions scribbled on note cards that are left undone.
Peter F. Drucker once said, “Plans are only good intentions unless they immediately degenerate into hard work.”
As you can imagine with this clutter overtaking me, I can’t think. You could say I’m easily confused when things are jumbled up! I don’t know the best place to start to turn these “intentions” into actions.
“Organizing is what you do before you do something, so that when you do it, it is not all mixed up.” A. A. Milne, creator of Winnie-the-Pooh
So, I am taking a week off from blogging to catch up on what needs to be straightened up, cleaned up and organized here. I can not muddle around in this untidiness any longer.
I’m amazed at how quickly I’m overtaken with disorder if I don’t stay on top of it.
During my week off I’ll be painting a new picture – one of order, organization, and cleanliness!
If you have organizational or cleaning tips I’d love to hear them. Yes, please! Actually, it would be of great encouragement to me.
LOL..I feel like you peeked your head through my computer!!! I know I need to finish up my organizing as well. I’ll check back and see how *U* are doing, and when you’re done *U* can come to Hawaii and help me with mine *grin* Hugz Lorie
Hi Alene – I am an organizer at heart, although I have to confess that there are areas in my home right now that would prove otherwise. I need to get to the dirty task too. To keep from feeling overwhelmed, tackle your job in small chunks. I often separate the clutter into piles according to what I need to do with them. Then focus on one pile at a time. That way I feel progress quickly. And keep asking yourself this: “How do you eat an elephant?” – One bite at a time. :D
Have fun!
Alene,
I’m a countainer person, I like to get the things together that belong together. Then I decide on a plan of where I want these items to live and how I will be using them.then I get them in containers that are easy for you to get to and get in, then I put them away, then I get strick with my self, if I get something out I make my selfput it back where it belongs…
I hope this has helped. You are in my prayers…
Connie
GBU
We should swap photos. I don’t even have a desk per se. I have a make-shift book case by my bed and it is stacked and stacked with books, notebooks, file folders, etc. I need better organization. Truly. You’ve given me some inspiration. I will work on it when I get back from my folks.
peace~elaine
Well, my friend….this is one area that I can NOT offer any solutions for! My messy desk is worse than yours! ha Organization is my weak spot. If you get any tips, please post them when you get back blogging again cause I need all the help I can get! :)
Marilyn in Mississippi
Hey Alene. Thanks for visiting By His Grace Ministries. I wish I was closer to TX because I would so be joining you gals for the Living the Life Conference. I’ll be praying for a mighty moving of the Spirit of the Lord on all those in attendance.
As far as the glutter- my philosophy is if it’s been more than a week since I’ve needed it- throw it AWAY!!
Happy tiding! Blessings,
Jenifer
I’m wading through my piles this week too! Have you conquered it yet?
You’re more than a conquerer!
Engrafted by grace–
Rom 11:17
Clutter, chaos…you have pictured and described where I am working my way out FROM. In fact, inertia has held me for as long as I will allow it to.
Moving out of this mess is my motto. Loved this post and I appreciate you stopping blogging to get a handle on ORDER.
You have blessed me immeasruably. Thank you.