Comments on: “Organized” is NOT Code For “Perfection”

By: Rob

Rob — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 23:19:24 +0000

I think there’s a key difference between untidiness and clutter. I would count myself a perfectionist, but I tend to be extremely untidy – and I’m OK with that! The saying ‘A tidy desk equals a tidy mind’ isn’t just irritatingly smug – it’s demonstrably untrue. Having said that, everyone needs a system, even if it’s one that works only for them. And being able to locate a document quickly is an essential. Cutting out the clutter is where my battle is fought!
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Get There on Time: 5 Tips | The Home Office Organizer — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:03:31 +0000

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By: Catie

Catie — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:48:56 +0000

I totally used to be a “perfectionist organzier”. I’m not a perfectionist in every area of my life, mind you. Used to wait until everything was perfect THEN I could starting organizing!! No more!! You are so right it NEVER gets done that way!

Great post!

By: Some Expert Advice on Being Sensibly Organized — Thinking Home Business

Some Expert Advice on Being Sensibly Organized — Thinking Home Business — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:29:24 +0000

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Organization Is A State of Mind | The Home Office Organizer — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 17:37:54 +0000

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“Good Enough”: Simple Paper Management | Home Office Organizer — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 23:15:31 +0000

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The Home Office Organizer | “TOO Organized?” — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 02:04:35 +0000

[...] written by fellow NAPO member Lori Marrero. It’s this thing we have in our society about organized being code for “perfect” – it’s NOT true! Being organized doesn’t mean your home looks like House Beautiful all [...]