Our Tuesday Inspiration - Freedom is Simplicity
Good morning Tuesday, everyone!
We’ve all heard of the rule in the kitchen mise en place. As a VA, I always try to find means and ways to stay organized. It kinda makes me feel good when things are where they are supposed to be. It’s also a way to appease the control-freak in me! Most importantly, it frees up my mind from having to remember where I filed something or what I need to do on a certain date. When paper is piling up, I definitely know that I’m due to spend some quality time with my paper shredder 
Here’s a few tips that I hope will help you in your own organizational challenges:
- Sort out your thoughts before you start tackling clutter. Know what it is that you need and be ready to let go of the things that you don’t need.
- Be ruthless about what you keep and what you should throw away. Have I used this in the past six months? If not, let it go!
- Be creative - use colored folders to classify your files. Create folders in your inbox so that you can file opened messages in their respective folders. Keep your inbox clean and up-to-date.
- Sort it, file it! There’s no point to keeping it all color-coded if it doesn’t make it to the filing cabinet. One of the main reasons for desk clutter is not putting things back in its place right after using it.
- Be very clear of what is URGENT vs. IMPORTANT. We tend to fall behind and get disorganized due to these.
- Lastly, KISS! Keep It Simple, Sassy! Come up with systems that complement your style. If your current system works, stick with it!
Being organized is not really hard. So get rid of clutter, time-wasters and unproductive habits.
Remember: FREEDOM is SIMPLICITY
Stay fabulous, everyone!