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“That which we persist in doing becomes easier for us to do; not that the nature of the thing itself is changed, but that our power to do [it] is increased.” RALPH WALDO EMERSON

You will learn how to be more organized by following the 108 tips in this book. By no means is it necessary to follow these 108 tips in any particular order. I recommend reading the Table of Contents or Index and selecting one tip or topic at a time. Start with what seems quick and easy to do and work up to the tips that feel more challenging to you.

Organizing is a habit and a process; by repeatedly using the organizing tips in this book, you will train yourself to stay more organized, automatically. For example, if you are always losing your keys, you can develop the habit of putting them in the same place (on your landing pad, Tip 2) each time you come home. Getting into the habit of implementing the tidy tips will help you feel better and think more clearly as you progress through the book. I invite you to enjoy the positive shifts that occur for you along the way.

One definition of clutter is: something that you haven’t made a decision about or haven’t taken action with. Clutter is the stuff set aside, piled on other things, or just randomly placed because you didn’t know what to do with it. Make decisions about the things in your home, be intentional about where you put each item, and you will quickly eliminate chaos and create order in each room of your home and in your own mind.

Help children develop responsibility for keeping the entire house tidy by sharing with them the proper place to return objects; whether it’s the remote control, their school books or their toys. Being organized allows everyone to stay in a rhythm of positive routine and consistency. Studies have shown that children increase their capacity to learn when their environment is clean, well organized and uplifting.

Reality TV shows like Neat, Mission: Organization, and Clean Sweep have introduced the concept of hiring a Professional Organizer to the general public. If you are feeling totally overwhelmed, know that there is help available to you and your family. As adults, we may be organizationally challenged; but by working with a Professional Organizer, you and your family will learn how to successfully implement organizing concepts. Organization provides a road map to help individuals and families cultivate project planning, time management, and other strategies to help everyone succeed at home, in school, in the workplace, and in life. Appendix C has information on how you can find a Professional Organizer near you or visit me online at www.10minutetidy.com.

Once you start to get organized, it’s much easier to stay organized. Also realize that just as “Rome wasn’t built in a day,” you will not be able to clear years of clutter in a single day or even a month. Just begin with one tip right now. Simply open this book to any page to learn motivating, clutter-clearing solutions. The decision-making skills that you develop as a result of practicing these tips apply to every aspect of your life. Be consistent in developing your organizing habits and you will be amazed at how your home and your life will be transformed. Enjoy the process!