Organizing Tips from Organizing Expert, Jodie Watson
Getting organized is all about being prepared. What’s great is that when you plan ahead and break things down tasks into manageable chunks, you not only get everything done with greater ease but you can actually enjoy what you do as you are doing it.
When things are left to the last minute you place yourself in panic/crisis mode. The stress levels rise, tempers are short and nerves are frazzled. Not good for you, your health or your relationships. Getting and staying organized is a way to better health and enjoyment of your life. When you can relax knowing that things are under control and in order, you are free to fully engage in the present moment and enjoy it to the full.
Transitioning yourself and your kids from summer break mode into back to school mode can be done in stages so you all enjoy the process and actually look forward to the time together preparing for the new school year. Check out my organizing tips for some great ways to ease back into the school year and if you need help getting ready don’t hesitate to contact me.
Organizing Tips: Getting Organized For Back-to-School
Back to school is right around the corner! Don’t be thrown off-guard by following these easy to apply tips that can help the year get off to a great start.
1) Shop early for supplies such as backpacks, lunchboxes, binders, notepads, etc and purchase any uniforms, clothes & shoes your kids will need a few weeks in advance.
2) Create a folder with your child’s name on in which to house all the school papers you will start receiving once school starts. Keep close by in a handy desktop file box.
3) Help your child create a binder for the upcoming school year in which to keep their school work. Use dividers to make sections for each different subject and label with their name and grade.
4) A couple weeks prior to the start of school, move your kids bedtimes back by 15mins every couple of nights until they are going to bed at their regular school bedtime.
5) Before school starts spend a few hours getting your kids rooms in order. Purge any clothes they’ve outgrown, toys that are broken or have missing pieces and books they no longer read.
6) Create an area for them to do homework and stock with paper, pens, pencils, erasers, glue sticks, calculator etc. Place a bin or basket close by to house completed homework & artwork as the year progresses.
7) Parking is always a nightmare on the first day of school. Get up extra early so you aren’t rushing and can arrive with plenty of time to spare to settle your kids into their classes.
8) Back to school can be stressful for your kids too! If you stay positive and calm you will help them have a great start to their school year.
Congratulations, you’re all set!
Contact Jodie Watson:
If you have any questions, would like to schedule a professional organizing telephone consultation, or would like Jodie Watson to speak at your next corporate function, group meeting, social event, or retreat, call at (818) 590-7800. You can also contact Jodie on Facebook and Twitter or visit her website at Supreme Organization.
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