I had to write a professional letter a couple days ago and had to look up a word in the Thesaurus. My word search came across the word “organize”. That’s what inspired this blog post.
or·gan·ize
[awr-guh-nahyz] verb, or·gan·ized,or·gan·iz·ing
1. to form as or into a whole consisting of interdependent or coordinated parts, especially for united action.
2. to systematize: to organize the files of an office.
My favorite part of this definition is “united action”.
Organizing is about the BIG picture. Having one organized drawer is an accomplishment, yes, of course! However, what about the rest of your home? Your home is a “union”. It’s an entity. Every drawer, every cabinet, every shelf, every closet and every room (even the garage) has to work together so you and your family can be organized and not run around frantic when someone is looking for something-or worse, have certain rooms become a clutter magnet.
Here’s a funny example: Let’s say you haven’t had a haircut in years and you feel under gorgeous, but ready for a change. You can’t ask your hair stylist to trim a little on the front, left side and expect great results. In this story, you’ve surpassed a “little trim” here or there. It’s time for a whole new haircut. A new shape. Your hair can’t be one way in the front and another way in the back (although the mullet may try to argue). Your hair needs to work together as one style.
If you’re feeling distracted on a daily basis and would like to get organized, it’s best to look at your entire home as a unit. This may be a good time to clear some clutter, get a system that will work for you and your family and then maintain your new organized space.
If you’re interested in a free in-home consultation, contact me so we can chat!
