Habits of Organized People

I am an admitted list lover.  Which means that whenever I come across a list, I am intrigued.  So of course this list of the Top 10 Habits of Organized People caught my eye.

Here are my 3 favorites:

#9) MAKE YOUR BED EVERY MORNING.
Ha, love it.  And you know what?  I totally agree.  I used to have the mindset "I'm just going to mess it up again in 12 hours, why bother?"  Plus, let's be honest, an unmade bed can be really inviting.  But making your bed magically makes your room appear clean.  No joke.  Aaaaaand, it keeps dust and other yuck from getting on your sheets when you're not there.

#5)  MAKE LISTS.
Well duh I love this one (hello, admitted list lover).  Lists are important to me for a few reasons.  Let's discuss: my lists remind me of what needs to be done; they help keep me focused; AND they give me a sense of accomplishment.  C'mon, looking back at a to-do list that is all checked off?  It's an amazing feeling.  I highly recommend it.

And last but not least,
#1)  CREATE A HOME FOR EVERYTHING.
Believe it or not, even I, the Wannabe Organizer, struggle with this one.  But whether it's papers, band-aids, magazines, shoes or sunglasses - if they have a home, then they will a) be out of the way when you don't need them and b) easy to find when you do need them.  So that pile on your coffee table (or, if you're like me, on your 2nd stair)?  Go through it immediately.  Find homes for everything.  Don't stop till everything has a place to live.  You'll thank me, I promise.