“I don’t have the time”

Excuse #3 – “I don’t have the time to sort, so I just don’t do it”

We are busy people, we lead busy lives.  Organizing your home is not always on the top of your priority list on the weekends.  I get that.  What starts out to be a small pile of papers can become an overwhelming stack in very little time.  Because we lack the time, it often doesn’t ever get sorted through.  And the stack just continues to grow.

We then feel frustration because you can’t find what you need when you need it.  You waste time everyday searching for things.  You waste time in the mornings because you are not prepared.  You feel anxiety when coming home from a long day and your house is a mess.  You are overwhelmed and tired!

The time you lose by being disorganized is much larger than the time it will take you to build efficient organizing systems in your home.  If you need help… Ask for it.  Call a Professional Organizing Coach for guidance and a plan to get started, call a friend or family member who is organized to give you tips on how to get started.

I know you don’t have the time, but somehow you must make the time.  It means trading disorder for order and chaos for freedom.  It means taking the time to make the life you want and desire.

It does take time and it takes dedication.  However, the payoff is much greater than not doing anything at all!

Happy Organizing!

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  • http://www.InCouraged.com Megan Strand

    I just have to tell you that for the past week, my husband and I have been taking your advice and focusing on ONE ROOM at a time. We’ve chosen to keep the room that we occupy the most (our kitchen/family room) CLEAN and PICKED UP. It’s a dual effort – we’ve both pitched in and made it a priority. I cannot tell you the difference it’s made in how I feel emotionally about life and my overall level of organization. The rest of the house isn’t there but it doesn’t even seem to matter half as much since this central room in our house is under control.

    Funny how just doing one room can change your entire outlook. Thanks for all the great tips, Nikki!!

  • http://www.takecontrolorganizing.com Nikki

    Thank you for sharing! What a great comment, I am so glad the tips are working for you and your family!