10 Good Reasons to Get Organized

Organization comes more naturally or easily to some people than others, but anyone can get and stay organized. You don't have to be an organized person; you just have to make organization a priority in your life. If you need motivation, here are some very good reasons to get organized:

1) Order is an attribute of God. When God created the world, he brought order out of chaos. If order is important to God, it should be important to you.

2) You'll have more time to enjoy life. When you first begin organizing, it'll feel like you spend all of your time sorting and cleaning, but once you have your organizational systems in place, you'll be amazed at how much time they save.

3) You'll have less stress, and therefore, better health. You'll be free of guilt caused by procrastination, and anxiety over mismanagement of finances. You won't be frustrated over time pressures, missed deadlines, late fees, and forgotten appointments.

4) Your life will be less complicated. Organized rooms, closets, files, and purses save time, energy, needless repetition, and frustration.

5) Your children will benefit. A study at the University of Pennsylvania found a clear association between disorganized, noisy and cramped homes and lower childhood intelligence. Children who live in chaotic homes also have a higher incidence of depression and anxiety.

6) You'll save money. Good recordkeeping, budget planning, and price tracking allow you to control your cash flow, and take advantage of sales.

7) You'll be a more thoughtful person. You will always remember the birthdays and anniversaries of your friends and family, and they will have no doubt of your love for them.

8) You'll reach your goals. Being organized helps you make daily progress on projects, so you actually finish them, instead of just spinning your wheels. No more endless to-do list!

9) Your husband will be happy. My husband always says how much he loves our home, and how there is no place he would rather be. Our calm, orderly home is a peaceful respite for him after a long day of work.