One of the biggest challenges to getting organized is, not knowing where to start.  Big organizing projects like “organize my office” can feel overwhelming…even hopeless.

Breaking down organizing projects into “bite-size” projects will help reduce those feelings of stress and overwhelm.  When you focus on the smaller, more manageable tasks, it is easier to take that first step.

Here are 10 small organizing project ideas to help you get started on your organizing mission:

• Clear off your desktop
• Spend 15 minutes going through a paper pile
• Go through your “junk drawer”
• Get rid of old software
• Go through 5 files in your file drawer
• Go through your mail pile
• Sort and organize your office supplies
• Recycle business magazines that are more than 6 months old
• Sort through your business cards
• Sort through your business books and let go of any that you will not refer to again

Many of these “bite-size” projects can be done in 15 minutes or less!  Remember, each completed project is an accomplishment and milestone to be celebrated.

Happy Organizing!

By: Melissa Stacey

The best way to store items is by using storage containers.  Containers help keep similar items in one place, they protect your belongings and they serve as a “home”.  You can also use them to maximize your storage space by purchasing containers that are stackable.

Favorite Stores – Some of my favorite places to shop for containers are Container Store, Storables, OSH and Target.

Container Store 25% Off – Right now you can find some great containers for your organizing projects at the Container Store and get 25% off through April 13th with this coupon: http://images.containerstore.com/messyHouseTour.pdf

By: Melissa Stacey

I have found that one of the biggest problem areas in many households is incoming mail.  Managing your mail can be challenging because of all of the “stuff” we are sent every day.  Two ways to stop the junk mail are to contact www.dmachoice.org or www.greendimes.com.

The most important part of controlling your incoming mail is creating a system that you will maintain.  Read my post at Invincibelle for mail solution ideas: http://www.blog.invincibelle.com/?p=213

By: Melissa Stacey