The more we work with home office clients, the more we enjoy hearing their success
stories. None of them had a realistic or valid reason that they weren't organized. Their excuses were: not enough time, they felt too overwhelmed to begin the process, they were actually afraid to begin the process and last, they just really didn't have a legitimate reason...just because.
Let's check out the excuses:
Not enough time. Well, this is just silly! Organizing your home office is one of the best investments that you can make in yourself and after reading this article you still find that you are wanting to get organized but don't have the time, consider hiring a Professional Organizer in your area. This will cut the time in less than half and you will have a fresh set of eyes that will help you not just start the process, but complete the process.
Realistically, a lot of business just don't knowso the amount of time that it will take them to become organized becomes greater and greater as the months and years go by. In order to begin the process, block out the time on your calendar - it can be as little as 30 minutes a day. You can easily accomplish this by adding an the extra time in the beginning or end of your day. Remember, it won't be forever! Just until you are organized!
Too overwhelmed to begin the process. What I will say is...stop your procrastinating now. When your office is organized your give yourself permission to grow your business. One recent client's comments about her feelings after getting organized were: "Mentally freed", "More efficient" and "My bank account looks beautiful". She knew that her organizing style was simple and easy and we were able to find ways to allow her to organize not just her home office but also her portable office. The result is - No More Overwhelm.
Paper+ Procrastination = Chaos
You've heard me say it over and over again that the price of procrastination can (and does) cause Chaos (Can't Have Anyone Over Syndrome).
Paperwork can easily consume every part of your home. Flat surfac
es: tables, counter tops, kitchen and dining room tables, dressers...you name it. I've seen it all! It can even expand into boxes, bins, containers and continue to be spread throughout the house/office. And, it doesn't stay in one room. It can expand from the kitchen and office into the living room, dining room, and even the bedroom!
What is the price of this procrastination? Unpaid bills, missed appointments, stress, anxiety and total overwhelm and lost time spent looking for paperwork that you can't find. The average executive spends a total of 1 hour per day looking for essential paperwork. Why??? There are many reasons...consistent habit, laziness, lack of time (?), accountability, time management issues....etc.
Paperwork is a struggle for most homeowners and businesses too! We receive so much mail and paperwork every day and without a system to file it all away the only thing that happens is that it gets piled up high and deep.
Procrastination
