Let’s Get Organized in 2011!

Happy New Year Everyone!

Are you ready to kick-off 2011 to a great start?

Let’s begin by taking a look at what the Top 10 New Year Resolutions are:

1. Spend more time with friends and family
2. Get into shape
3. Quit drinking
4. Quit smoking
5. Lose weight
6. Eat healthy
7. Get out of debt
8. Learn something new
9. Help others
10. Get Organized

It appears every year that getting organized is foremost on people’s minds.  Why do you think that is?

One of the reasons I believe is because it makes people feel better and in more control of their lives.  Whenever we feel out of sorts, we look for ways to make it more manageable and getting organized is one of them.

Now this brings up some very interesting points since getting organized can encompass our personal and professional lives.  We need to be clear on what areas of our life actually need improvement so we can put our best effort to focus on it.

First we need to assess the reality of your situation and how it’s impacting your life so we can point you in the right direction.   In my new book, Blissful Organization – A Guide to Simple Living there is a Reality Quiz that I am going to provide for you below.    Answer each question with a Yes or No and then go back and rate from a 1-5 the severity of your Yes answers – 5 being the highest.

Reality Quiz

• Are you embarrassed to have people over?
• Do you make excuses for your mess?
• Do you feel overwhelmed, frustrated, and stressed out?
• Do you have difficulty “letting go?”
• Do you think your clutter is controlling you?
• Are you losing important items?
• Are you repurchasing items because you lose them?
• Do you personally feel out of control?
• Are you shopping all the time just to feel good?
• Are your finances out of control?
• Do you procrastinate?
• Are you confused and unsure where to start?
• Are you putting off projects to the last moment?
• Do you have a “to-do” list that keeps on growing?
• Have you stopped filing and started piling?
• Are you using sticky notes to remember everything?
• Do you feel rushed for time?
• Do you have a packed calendar?

So how do you think you did?  Do you see some patterns within yourself?

Do you want to learn more?  Are you ready to make a difference for yourself in 2011?

Then go ahead and purchase Blissful Organization – A Guide to  Simple Living and kick-off 2011 with a commitment to get organized and change your life!