9 Organizing Mistakes to Avoid, Mistake #6

May 29, 2012 in inspiration, Uncategorized with 2 Comments


Have you organized an area only to have it return back to it’s original state within days?  Mistake #6 might be the cause.

Mistake #6:  Lack of systems

Solution:  Systems will help you maintain the areas you have already organized.  Think of a system as a routine or procedure for maintaining the area.  You probably already have some systems in place for maintaining your home.  For example, after dinner you might empty the dishwasher, fill it with dirty dishes, and clean off your counters.  You pay your bills and sort your mail on a regular basis.  These systems or routines ensure you have clean dishes and paid bills.

Scroll thru the blog posts to read the first 5 mistakes.

What systems do you currently have in place that help you stay organized?

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  • MomWith4Boys

    I am a victim of lack of systems. I used to be very organized. But one husband and four children later, our house is a chaotic mess. I try to implement organizational systems, but they only last a few days typically or a few weeks if I am lucky. Any suggestions on how do I develop a system that actually works for me?

    • Jill

      Developing and sticking with a new habit takes time so don’t give up on yourself. Can you get the whole family involved in picking up around the house after dinner? Even though everyone is tired the reward is waking up to a fairly orderly home.