Getting organized, like any other endeavor in life, requires repetition. It never gets done and stays done. That's one of the frustrations, one of the hold-ups, we all face. The sooner we realize and accept this fact the sooner we'll be able to get on with what needs to be done. The sooner we'll learn how to get organized.

I guess that was the bad news. Now here's the good news. We can arrange our lives, our schedules, our homes so that the keeping up is easier, even fun. We can do a few simple things, take one step at a time, and arrange our environment in such a way that it's easier to maintain.

That being said, there is another area of getting organized that is also repetitive. You're going to be given the same advice over and over again. There are only so many ways you can organize your desk. There are only so many handy containers you can use. If you've read articles or books on getting organized, you know that this is true.

So I'm fully aware that what I'm going to tell you is not new. But today might just be the day that what I say will be what you need to hear. I'm going to tell you about a few things that work for me. Use what you can. Discard the rest. Maybe you'll read this article another time and find something else you can use.

First of all get rid of stuff. Get rid of everything you don't need, or haven't used for years, or that is taking up space that could be used for something else you really need or want or like. This is a step that can be taken even before you start the actual process of getting more organized. Create lots of space. You'll be amazed at how much better you feel when there is more space in your life. You'll be able to bring more peace, love, and happiness into your life, more simple abundance.

I'm going to give you a few organizing tips:

-Do small organizing tasks whenever you can.
-Do big organizing jobs when you're rested and ready.
-Don't expect to get it all done at once.
-Store things you use near the place you use them.

I know this sounds obvious, but take a look around. Is your toaster close to your bread drawer, your books close to your favorite reading chair?

Here are a few more tips:

-Take care of things after you use them.
-Delegate. Assign tasks to family members or co-workers, especially tasks you don't want to do.
-Take mental of how you feel when you are more organized.

And, of course, my all-time favorite that bears repeating:

-Get rid of stuff!

Soon we'll talk about where we can start, what we can do next. We'll get into the nitty-gritty of getting organized. I can hardly wait.