Five Get-Organized Power Tips
February 3, 2014Click here to download and print off your motivational poster.
How many times have you bailed on getting organized because you felt uninspired to keep going, or even get started? There is more to organizing and decluttering than sorting and storing. In fact, your lifestyle choices heavily influence how engaged you feel during the organizing process and, as such, heavily influence your organizing results as well. Here are five science-based solutions that will boost your motivation to reach your get-organized goals.
1. Get restful sleep.
Too little sleep hinders your productivity and focus, amongst other serious health consequences. (Source: Sleep Foundation) Make sure you go to bed early enough, tonight, to get the right amount of ZZZ’s you need for organizing, tomorrow.
2. Wear bright colors.
Warm colors like red and orange stimulate your mind. One British study found that, when evenly-matched Olympic athletes competed, those in red won significantly more. (Source: Health Magazine) Wearing these colors will supercharge your energy levels to achieve more while organizing.
3. Fuel your body properly.
Evidence points to the fact that your diet impacts your brain chemistry, which in turn, impacts your personal energy and mood. (Source: WebMD) Eating fresh fruits, leafy greens, and lean meats as well as drinking water are all smart choices to fuel your body for high-performance – and organizing success!
4. Turn up the music.
Music energizes you. In fact, clinical music therapy uses music to connect people to movement and motivation.(Source: American Music Therapy Association) By turning up your favorite tunes, your energy, intensity, and big decluttering results are sure to follow.
5. Have a positive attitude.
Human beings have a strong mind-body connection, and because of this, the psychological benefits of attitude often manifest into physical benefits. (Source: Mayo Clinic) Using positive self-talk like “I can get organized” is a must-have resource in your organizing toolkit!
Carmen Coker is a former US Air Force officer turned professional organizer. If you want to get organized and calm the chaos in your life, go to CarmenCoker.com for her free video how-to called the Secrets of the Super Organized™.
