Weekly Tip: Organizing 101

A tip I got from Simplify 101

Focus on progress instead of perfection.

Believe it or not, perfectionism is a very common cause of disorganization. Seems counterintuitive that a perfectionist could be disorganized, doesn’t it? Well, the desire for perfection is often so strong that it creates immobility, both at the onset of your organizing projects, and anywhere in the process if you begin to realize things aren’t turning out perfectly.

If you feel that perfectionism is getting in the way of your desire for a more organized home and life, the first step is to recognize this fact. Then, look for ways to take small steps in the direction you want to go. Give yourself permission to organize imperfectly by focusing your attention on progress instead of perfection. 

This could not have been given at the most perfect time :D

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2 Responses to “Weekly Tip: Organizing 101”

  1. Jen says:

    Wow, I needed this.. NOW.

    I started to de-clutter and organize this weekend. IT FELT SO FREAKING GOOD. Some weight has been lifted!

    I kept asking the hubby how we got to be so disorganized — now I know. Damn perfection!

  2. in short, bawasan ang pagiging OC hahah :)

    nice tip aggie mwah!

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