In some areas of my life, I’m extremely organized. I live by schedules, calendars, and to-do lists. It’s the only way I know I’m getting everything done! In other ways, though, I’m extremely disorganized. Mostly in my home. I just don’t really have any interest in cleaning and keeping everything together, nor the time. However, I have been trying to change this. Being physically disorganized can really hurt you- especially if you misplace an important document or something else serious. Being organized also saves you more time in the long run, so you don’t have to hunt down missing items. The best way to acquire new habits is when you’re a child, so check out this post by Erin at My Mommy World. Here are some tips for helping your children grow into organized adults:
-You have to teach them how to organize. They will not automatically know.
-Don’t influence them to keep things they don’t want to keep. Let them throw things out, unless it is a family heirloom.
-Encourage a clutter free lifestyle, even when it is hard to declutter.