wanting to get organised, where do i start?

[Oorki Galoorki]

*runs off to the new library to check out these books*

i think get a good diary then sit down do your budget and then de clutter.
decide if you can sell it or donate or bin.

[Lolli]

Ooh MD I'm gonna haveto check that out.

Try Googling FlyLady- I love her. just a warning- for a clutter guru, her website is atrocious Start at the 'Beginner babysteps", and work from there.

HTH

[ladybird11]

As for the de-clutter I've heard them talk on Oprah that if you haven't used / worn it for 6 mths, out it goes into a pile...

Two piles - rubbish and recycle (St Vinnies or another charitable organisation, or even friend that may get some use out of it).

You're inspiring me to do the same Tan!!

[~Kim~]

Tan, 15mintues at a time. Never ever get out more than you can remove/put back in 15 minutes. That makes it less arduous. Do a bit every day. Be it a drawer/cupboard/toybox whatevre.
Unless I really love it or it's in constant use - give it away/bin it/recycle it.
I'm also a fan of flylady, but it's taken me a couple of years to really get into it.

I really like the government budget webiste. It has a really clear and easy budget and info that goes with it.

I'm not a diary girl - I find I buy them and start, but never actually look at it again, so the comp or a wall calendar works better for us. That way everyone can see what's coming or wirte their stuff on.

[ktgirl]

I second the Peter Walsh books. I have just finished reading one and it makes a lot of sence. Some of the tips are really good.

I find if I make a to do list in my diary of day to day stuff that needs to be done and I cross them off it seems to motivate me to get the list finished.

And just try to make things a habit. The fly lady thing is good if you can handle all the emails I have put some of her practices into place like make your bed first thing when you get out of it, and cleaning the sink at night so you don't wake up to dishes the next day.

[Bathsheba]

I also want to like FlyLady but her site is so messy and hard to navigate... and her little cartoon image of herself is just so aesthetically unappealing LOL I have wondered about making an Australian version of her concept... including how to work with kids/while pregnant etc because so many of her tips are impractical with small children around, sleep deprivation etc. And of course I would make the site nice and TIDY!

I plan to do the same thing Tan. I kind of know what I have to do. I have a good diary (The Master Plan) and I will have 4 child-free days each week (business hours) in which to work at home on this and a few other projects.

I suspect the first thing to get right is your sleep actually. You can't think straight and work hard if you aren't up to it energy-wise.

Then i think you need to group tasks... have a flexible routine than involves you doing the essentials daily in the most time efficient order.

Also i think you need to make sure you don't bite off more than you can chew.... and find a reason to be motivated.

Goodluck!

[Astrid]

I also want to like FlyLady but her site is so messy and hard to navigate... and her little cartoon image of herself is just so aesthetically unappealing LOL I have wondered about making an Australian version of her concept... including how to work with kids/while pregnant etc because so many of her tips are impractical with small children around, sleep deprivation etc. And of course I would

Feel the same way. I have an ex friend who goes on about it, but her only child is school age and she does not work. So she has all day to follow FL, she has completely forgotten how to do things with a little one around your legs and has not idea about doing anything with two children. Hey that is always a business idea for your Bath Make your own site.