Polish Your Organization Skills for 2013

Most of us have a tradition of setting a new years resolution, and hopefully at least some of us don’t let our goals fizzle out by mid February. If organization isn’t your strong point, perhaps you should center your 2013 resolution around making that a top priority.

"Organization is a process and a commitment that requires time and dedication," says Angela F. Wallace, CPO®, President of National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO). "Productivity specialists and professional organizers are able to empower and guide clients with the tools and systems necessary for maintaining an organized lifestyle with less stress and greater productivity."
"Becoming more organized can reduce stress, save money, increase productivity and enhance the quality of your life," adds Wallace. For businesses wishing to implement a more organized and structured system, NAPO offers these tips:

• Create a list of priorities for your business and determine what needs immediate action. A professional organizer or productivity specialist can review your priorities and recommend a plan for getting started, without interrupting your daily business workflow.
• Practice better time management!
• Evaluate your space. Does it feel productive and calm? Physically setting up better-functioning spaces can help employees reduce stress and feel motivated.

Employees report feeling more satisfied as a result of a supportive employer providing the tools to improve productivity and reduce stress.

Organizing does not end in the workplace. Families are busier than ever before, and being organized can help reduce stress which helps lead to better health and an overall feeling of wellbeing.
NAPO offers these tips for organizing yourself, your routine, and your family calendar:

• Decide that you deserve it! Understand that you deserve to have more control over your time, your surroundings, and less stress due to feeling overwhelmed. Commit to adding structure and stability to your life.
• Create one calendar for scheduling the activities of everyone in your household, and daily/weekly/monthly checklists for each member of your family. Display the lists and calendar in a central location of your home, like the refrigerator or mudroom.
• Prioritize your organization wants and needs. What room or space needs immediate attention?
• Set realistic goals for organizing. You can achieve your organizing and productivity goals by creating a plan and sticking with it over time.

Source: www.napo.net