Organized Living
or OL as we call it here at Organization-Makes-Sense

What is organized living? It doesn' have to be a mystery.

Getting organized simply means establishing a systematic and controlled way of living.

How to get organized does not have to be a mystery if you start first with understanding how to achieve consistent and predictable outcomes in life's everyday processes

Here is the OMS definition of OL - A systematic and controlled way of living that involves understanding how to achieve consistent and predictable outcomes in life's everyday processes.

Organized living can be achieved if you:

Getting organized was not a challenge for Betty but her children thought that a messy cultery drawer meant she was unorganized.

Read the story Betty Seeks Organized Living.

know, understand, and assert your organization rights
know your own space and use it efficiently
understand the systems and processes of your everyday life
are aware of your own needs and what is it you want from your own life
establish good organizing habits
regularly engage in the planning process

You will not achieve OL by:

being rigid and inflexible
placing more importance on getting organized than being human
valuing material goods above human relationships
living in the past or the future, rather than focusing on the present
denying emotional needs that control your behaviour
procrastinating and putting off decisions that must be made today
trying to control the behaviour of others

The purpose of getting organized is so that you have more control over your own life.

Now That Makes Sense!

	Easy Organizer Kit! Organizing important information is a must for organized living. This kit contains close to 100 templates you can store on your computer (in one single file) to help you get control of the people, the stuff, and the information you need for an organized home. It's downloadable - no need to wait for a shipment to arrive, no issues with cross border shopping, no customs no duties! In just a few minutes you can have all the forms you need to organize all your household information in one spot. Wondering how to get organized with all that important houshold information?
	The Declutter FAST book is the definitive source for information on how to declutter your home. Mimi addresses the real reason why declutter efforts fail for most people and suggests that immediate relief from the bondage of clutter will be the only way to get the motivation to keep going. So she suggests methods that will start the purging process FAST. If you want to do some decluttering instead of just reading about it then get this book. It will help you to declutter fast and Mimi provides more than one alternative to the usual 4 box method of sorting through clutter.
	This book really lives up to its title: The Definitive Guide To Home Organization For Busy People! I cannot take credit for writing this book only for finding it. But if I was to write a book on organized living this is what it would look like. Author Greg Payette does a great job of presenting the concept of personal organization and space utilization in a down to earth, no nonsense way. He takes you through the steps to get every room in the house organized and working for you in the way you want it to. Additional organized living tips for overcoming procrastination and clearing clutter are offered. I agree with everything Greg has to say - well except for one thing - on p61 he suggests that putting drawers in your closet is not a good idea and I think it is! But he explains that further on p62 and does give you permission to use drawers if that works for you. Gosh! we even think the same way about storing t-shirts if you can believe that! Like I mentioned if I was to write a book this would be it! There are several free downloads with this book and it is good value for the money. If you want a well organized book to explain how to get organized this is it! See inside
	Read about how to get organized at home and in the office with these series of books by Maria Gracia. Finally Organized/Finally Free for the Home. An amazing collection of 2,175 organizing tips, ideas and techniques to help you with home organization, office organization, and personal organization. Clutter-control tips for every room in the house. Time management techniques to help you gain extra hours in your day. Super ways to organize the paper monsters in your life. Ideas and systems to keep you motivated, and so much more! See inside
	Getting Organized at the Office Finally Organized Finally Free for the Office offers 1,875 simple organizing tips and ideas to help you organize your office, every minute of your time, and every aspect of your office life. Do you want to conquer your office clutter once and for all? Ever wondered how you can have a happy, organized, clutter-free desk? Do you want to know the secret to finding anything in your filing cabinet in seconds? What about keeping up with your business reading, making every second you spend in meetings count, or how to delegate without stress or worries? See inside
	This holiday planner is by far, the most complete holiday planning and organizing system available. Full of forms, checklists, logs and organizing tips, this planning guide help you keep your thoughts and lists organized for a stress-free, joyous and peaceful Christmas. See inside the