I’ve talked about procrastination and getting organized in the past, but today I want to touch on how procrastination breeds clutter!

Once everything is cluttered it seems almost impossible to get on with things in general – aarrggg!

One of the most common issues most people have with getting rid of clutter and getting organized is not knowing how to begin or where to get started.

So, it becomes all too hard and gets put off until…later.

There are many reasons this happens and sometimes they are even pretty good reasons!

First off, there’s a lot going on in our lives. We go in so many directions and there never seems to be enough time to get everything done and without a plan of attack we often get next to nothing done!

And it’s easier to put organizing off because you think it’ll take up too much time right now and you have more important things to do.

Then of course there is other stuff like eating and sleeping (minor things, right?) of course they are pretty high up on the to-do list.

But getting organized doesn’t have to take a lot of time every single day.

And if you don’t start getting organized, even just a little bit at a time, there are some very real negative affects that, well, could kill you.

A little drastic… Yeah – I know!

But the affect clutter and disorganization has on your health is very, very real.

It adds stress to your already busy life.

It sucks away your energy and makes you tired.

In many people, it increases the symptoms of depression.

But enough of the negative stuff!

Here’s how we can benefit from avoiding procrastination, getting organized and getting rid of clutter…

-More sleep.

-A better mood every day.

-Better relationships.

-Easier house management.

-Your bills get paid on time.

-More space.

-More time to do things you actually enjoy!

This is all very real stuff and getting organized should not be put on the back burner any longer.

But I know…it’s still too easy to put it off until “later.”

I will admit, the here and now makes it easier to pile things on the counter, on chairs and tables or toss things in closets and drawers.

It’s too easy to put things down and ignore my simple and important rule of “touch it once.”

Though, like I said earlier…clutter can be deadly.

No joke.

Back in January of this year a 62 year old woman from Washington was found dead under nearly six feet of dishes, boxes and “clutter” that apparantly collapsed on her.

A very sad, and very drastic story.

Take this poor woman’s life back about thirty years. How many days went by when she procrastinated and said she would “get to it tomorrow.”

Now I hope your situation is not as drastic but reality is reality. And unless you get things under control right away, you just don’t know what a disorganized house can lead to.

At the very least I bet you’re feeling stressed and a little frustrated with a real desire to simplify your life at home.

Stop procrastinating and get to it!

So how ’bout you take a step towards ending clutter in your home and getting organized…before it kills you?

I would hate to see you gone!
Procrastination stops us from achieving so many things – it also breeds clutter as you can see from above!

There are many articles on my site that deal with getting organized and motivated – read some!

Then its all up to you!
Stop procrastination – de-clutter Now!

Tags: clutter, getting organized, procrastiantion

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