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Written on July 26, 2006 by Nicole

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Clear the Clutter, Clear the Mind (Motherhood & The Art of Organization, Part I)

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Over the next couple of weeks be on the lookout for a series of posts discussing Motherhood and The Art of Organization.

Clear the Clutter, Clear the Mind is the first post in this series of four. Enjoy!

One of the most important things a SharpMom can do for her family is to bring order to the natural chaos. So, let’s take the first step in organizing our lives by “clearing out the clutter!”

There are three steps to Clearing the Clutter and once completed they will lead to a Clear Mind!

  1. Keep a List: Organization is the key to survival for anyone but especially for a busy mom. And, the best way to get organized and stay organized is to keep a list. There is no way a busy mom can remember everything. So, write it down. Keep a list and carry it with you. Think big here. This isn’t just a grocery list. This is a to do list, an errand list, a shopping list, an idea list, a honey-do list, a phone list, etc. In fact, get yourself a small notebook and make a page for every different list. Be sure to cross off what you’ve done. That will make you feel good about what you’ve accomplished.
  2. Find a Home for Everything: It doesn’t matter the size of you house or family, but if there is more than one of you than everything needs a home. And, everyone in the family needs to know about this “home.” Now, we are talking about jackets, umbrellas, flashlights, lunch boxes, remote controls, board games, etc. Hours will be saved if everything has a place and everyone in the family takes a second to return items to their respective “homes” at the end of the day.
  3. Schedule a Routine: This is about automating daily processes. Sorting through the mail, paying bills, making school lunches, doing homework, bath time, etc. Kids like routines and consistency. Schedule certain times each day to take care of all that “stuff” that has to get done. This way, it gets done quickly and efficiently and you can move on to enjoying yourself and living your life.

No clutter equals a clear mind and won’t we function better as moms with a clear mind?

I hope this information helps you organize your life. Remember, this won’t all happen overnight and things may still slip through the cracks. Invest in a family calendar and keep it in the kitchen where everyone can see it and contribute to it. That will help you keep on top of everything and hopefully minimize those little things that tend to slip by!

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