You look around the house and you feel stressed out! There is a pile of unfolded laundry next to a stack of toys in the middle of room and you can't even see the dining room table anymore under all that paperwork. Despite your efforts, no matter how much you try, you cannot tame the beast.

This can simply be the result of unfocused efforts and an inefficient system. You are already putting in the time and effort, but by focusing it in the right direction you will enjoy the results as well.

One of the best ways to tackle organizing projects, or any project in general, is to create an action plan and just do it. The principle of this action plan will work for any project that you are ready to take on. For the sake of simplicity, let's say you want to create an action plan to get your master bedroom closet organized.

 

To set yourself up for success with any plan, project or life, in general, you need to start with a clear, defined, achievable purpose, vision or goal. Unless you are going for wonder and adventure, having a destination in mind is the most important part of a journey. In this case, your goals for getting your closet organized could be getting dressed quickly in the morning, utilizing everything in your closet or avoiding over shopping. Whatever your goal is, define it and keep it in mind. This will stop you from getting lost or discouraged during your project. Use these elements to create a SMART goal.