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30 Inspiring Organizing & Decluttering Quotes

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Do you ever wake up on the “wrong side of the bed” and already just know that it’s going to be one of those days?

 

Me too!

 

Unfortunately, no matter who you are, where you live, or what you do – everyone will experience these unmotivated days. We all have times when it seems everything is going wrong, we aren’t capable of achieving the simplest of tasks, or just get plain frustrated when things don’t go our way!

 

It happens to the best of us.

 

On those days, I like to look at my little list of motivational quotes to get me back on track and feeling productive. There’s some sort of magic in relating to others, feeling that sense of community.

 

Knowing that you aren’t alone!

 

So without further ado, here are my favourite short quotes about organizing and decluttering:

 

 

1-   “Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.”  William Morris

2-   “Successful organizing is based on the recognition that people get organized because they, too, have a vision.”  – Paul Wellstone

3-   “Being organized isn’t about getting rid of everything you own or trying to become a different person. It’s about living the way you want to live, but better.”  – Andrew Mellen

4-   “Organized people are just too lazy to go looking for what they want.”– Albert Einstein

5-   “Organizing is what you do before you do something, so that when you do it, it is not all mixed up.”  – A. A. Milne

6-   “Organizing isn’t about perfection; it’s about efficiency, reducing stress and clutter, saving time and money and improving your overall quality of life.”  – Christina Scalise

7-   “With organization comes empowerment.”  – Lynda Peterson

8-   “Organize yourself before you try to organize anything else.”  – C. Jay

9-   “Being organized is all about the ABC’s: Awareness and Action, Balance and Beliefs, Choices and consistency.”  – Tanya Allason

10-   “Organizing the home: 1% buying boxes and bins and putting stuff away. 99% motivation.”  – Anonymous

11-   “Cleaning And Organizing Is A Practice, Not A Project.”  – Meagan Francis

12-   “It always seem impossible until it’s done.”  – Nelson Mandela

13-   “Once you have a clear idea of your priorities at is your values, goals and high leverage activities, organize around them.”  – Stephen Covey

14-   “Order is the sanity of the mind, the health of the body, the peace of the city, the security of the state. Like beams in a house or bones to a body, so is order to all things.”  – Robert Southey

15-   “The best way to get something done is to begin.”  – Unknown

16-   “Organization is not an option; it is a fundamental survival skill and distinct competitive advantage.”  – Pam N. Woods

17-   “Stop waiting for the perfect time to get organized. Take this moment and make some progress.”  – Heidi Leonard

18-   “Organize, don’t agonize.”  – Nancy P

19-   “Bottom line is, if you do not use it or need it, it’s clutter, and it needs to go.”  – Charisse Ward

20-   “Organizing is a process; an organization is the result of that process.”  – Elinor Ostrom

21-   “Being organized is not about being company-ready 24/7. It’s about being able to find what you need and restore order quickly.”  – Monika Kristofferson

22-   “Tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.”  – African Proverb

23-   “You don’t have to be perfect to be organized.”  – Monika Kristofferson

24-   “First comes thought; then organization of that thought, into ideas and plans; then transformation of those plans into reality.”  – Napoleon Hill

25-   “Chaos is found in greatest abundance wherever order is being sought. It always defeats order, because it is better organized.”  – Terry Pratchett

26-   “Simplicity boils down to two things: Identify the essential, and eliminate the rest.”  – Leo Babauta

27-   “Calm house, calm life.”  – Unknown

28-   “Life truly begins when you put your house in order.”  – Marie Kondo

29-   “The secret of all victory lies in the organization of the non-obvious.”  – Marcus Aurelius

30-   “Don’t own so much clutter that you will be relieved to see your house catch fire.”  – Wendell Berry

 

Did you have a favourite quote? Does one of these stand out to you? Comment below!

 

 

 

 

 

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How to Stay Productive on a Friday Workday

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You’ve put in the time, gotten over the hump and have finally reached the end of the week. But as the clock is slowing ticking the seconds away on a Friday, it can be extremely difficult to motivate yourself. However, don’t let the last remaining hours of the Friday go to waste. Instead, you may to do as much as you can in the home stretch, as it can put you in a better position for the dreaded Monday morning. The following are tips on how to stay productive as the clock is winding down on the week:

1. Plan for Small Tasks

While you may want to do as much as you can, you should be realistic about your own expectations. Working beyond your capacity can leave you burnt out, and in a worse state of mind to face the weekend. Instead, make a to-do list of tasks that are small and can be easily achieved by the end of the day. By taking a major project and breaking it up into bite-size chunks, it can have a positive effect on the progress and your overall productivity.

2. Remove Distractions

It can be difficult to stop yourself from gazing out the window, watching your colleagues leave for the weekend. However, this can quickly lead to procrastination, reducing your chances of productivity on a Friday. In general, you want to remove as many distractions from your space as possible, in order to get work done. Whether this involves moving away from the windows or cleaning up your workspace, take the steps you need in order to create an environment more conducive towards work.

3. Stay Away from Social Media

Social media can be a major hindrance to your productivity, as your friends and colleagues tweet and send out updates of fun plans and schedules. However, don’t get distracted by their upcoming plans for the weekend! Instead, try to limit your usage of social media, as it can quickly suck up your time and energy. Make sure you close out of any social media tools or profiles, as it can seriously hinder your workflow. Soon enough, you’ll be able to join in and enjoy your weekend as well.

4. Take Breaks

If you’re feeling unproductive, you may need to take some time away from your desk. One tip is to take breaks throughout the day in order to break up the monotony of a Friday. Great ways to relieve your restlessness include taking a brisk walk or to strike up a quick conversation with a colleague. In addition, many companies realize the need to take breaks, and often host mixers and happy hours on the Friday workweek. If your workplace offers this type of activity, it’s highly advised that you take part, in order to network with coworkers as well as gain a much needed respite.

5.Plan Ahead

If you simply cannot get any work done, then the least you can do is to plan for the days ahead. For example, organize your tasks for a project and determine a schedule that will help you achieve them effectively and efficiently. Not only will this cut down on precious time spent scheduling and planning, it will also relieve a great deal of stress on your upcoming work week.

How do you stay productive on Fridays?

Abby Evans is an avid blogger who writes on everything from finding jobs in Toronto and navigating the job search Canada. She has written on a variety of blogs and websites, and loves to learn all she can on the job hunt.