principles of organizing

The Philosophy Behind Organizing Your Way

by Mandi on July 31, 2012

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There are some great posts in the archives of Life Your Way that don’t get much attention anymore. This week, I’ll be sharing some of my favorites. Whether you’ve been around since the beginning or are a new reader, I think you’ll enjoy them!

This blog originally launched as Organizing Your Way in December of 2008. Although we’ve expanded the number of topics we cover, my philosophy has stayed the same, and I think it applies to more than just organizing your home.

To put it lightly, I am a type-A, structured, organized person by nature.

I believe that everything has a place, and that’s where it should be kept, and I like my house to be neat and clean and orderly for the most part. People who don’t share these traits might think that my life sounds stressful and that I waste time cleaning and organizing and straightening like a mad woman. But I’m really not obsessed with it, and I’m able to relax my standards when needed. For the most part, I just stay on top of it, so it never becomes stressful. For me, it works.

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6 Ways to Keep Your House Organized {Organizing A Little Every Day}

by Mandi on June 28, 2012

The following post is from Becky of Organizing Made Fun:

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I’m often asked how I can keep my house looking so clean all the time. It’s no secret that I enjoy organizing, but I also really don’t like cleaning for days on end. My habit of choice is to do a little bit everyday.

Organizing can, initially, take a long time to set up. But, keeping things organizing only requires a little bit of effort from you {and your family} each day.

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Organization: Removing Rocks or Just Moving Them Around?

March 7, 2012

The following post is from Joshua of Becoming Minimalist: A number of years ago, I was speaking to a roomful of teenagers on priorities. I shared this story (which originated with Stephen Covey): A university professor was addressing his new group of business students and, to drive home a point, used an illustration those students [...]

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Organizing as a Lifestyle Rather Than an Event

January 27, 2012

When I made the decision in December (2008) to finally launch Organizing Your Way, which had been a dream of mine for many, many months, I had no idea that I would be facing extreme nausea and exhaustion in January and February. As it turns out, we found out we were expecting a baby just [...]

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Organization is a Journey, Not a Destination

January 23, 2012

The following is a guest post from Michelle from The Parent Vortex: I’ve been blogging in this space — first Organizing Your Way and then Life Your Way — for over three years now, and there are some great posts in the archives that don’t get much attention anymore. This week, I’ll be sharing some [...]

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10 Steps to Avoid Organizing Overwhelm

October 31, 2011

The following post is from Laura of I’m an Organizing Junkie: One of the most common organizing questions I get is, “I’m so overwhelmed with all my stuff. Where do I start?” I know how easy it is to be discouraged by all we have to do that we simply drag our feet and do [...]

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A Simple Path to Little Victories

August 16, 2011

The following post is from Joshua of Becoming Minimalist: Every May, Burlington, Vermont (where I live) holds the Keybank Vermont City Marathon. I look up to marathon runners because I admire their self-discipline. Yet, when I talk to runners about their accomplishment and the daunting task that it must have been to run 26.2 miles, [...]

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Resolving Organizational Conflict When Standards Differ

April 29, 2011

As I’m putting the finishing touches on my ebook, How to Have Your Cake and Eat It, Too — all about being a mother and pursuing your own passions — I’m reposting some of my favorite posts from the archives! If you want to be notified when the ebook is ready, just submit your email [...]

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