Getting organized is all about applying simple concepts each day on a regular basis. Here are 6 simple organizing concepts you can begin applying today:

1. Big on top of small often results in lost. Never take a large item like a newspaper and place it on top of a small item such as a set of keys. Once a big item is over a small item, it's out of sight and you may spend hours looking for it later on.

2. If it doesn't have a home, it's homeless. Each item in your home or office should have a permanent home. When you have to retrieve the item, you'll know exactly where it is. You'll also know exactly where to put that item when you're done using it. Homeless items cause clutter. The less homeless items you have, the less clutter you will have.

3. Temporary often becomes permanent. How many times have you put something down 'just for now' and that item was still sitting there a week, or even a month, later? Temporary places often become permanent places. It's better to put it away now. Read more tips just like this in my book, Finally Organized, Finally Free for the Home

4. Miscellaneous equals chaos. Don't label file folders 'Miscellaneous' or 'Stuff.' These categories of folders become disorganized, chaotic catch-alls. When setting up your filing system, come up with major categories that are descriptive, such as Financial, Home, or Legal. Then come up with sub- categories so the main categories don't get stuffed with paper. For instance, in back of a major category like Financial, you might have sub-categories like Bank Accounts, Credit Cards, and Mutual Funds. If a paper is important enough for you to keep, it can most definitely be filed under a descriptive category. If you even think about filing it under Miscellaneous or Stuff, re-think if it's really necessary to keep that sheet of paper.

5. Now is better than later. Later is better than never. The longer you put something off, the less of a chance you're ever going to get to it. Either take care of the task, errand or project now, or get out your planner and schedule a definite date to handle it. When that date rolls around, take care of it.

6. Saying 'no' sometimes is OK. With everything going on in the life of the average person, it's easy to get pulled in many diffrent directions. So many people say 'yes' to every single request, often out of guilt. But when you keep saying 'yes' to everybody, you keep saying 'no' to you. Next time you're asked to volunteer for something that you really don't have the time or the will to do, graciously say, 'I'm sorry, but my schedule is really booked right now.' No other explanation needed. Be okay with saying no when you have to do so.

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___ 1. Do today's task on my October Monthly Organizing Checklist. The October 19 TO DO focuses on something that will help you get ready for the holiday season ahead. Visit GetOrganizedNow.com to access my October Monthly Organizing Checklist.

___ 2. Put an item in its home. Look around you. Identify something that's not in its proper home...and put it there. If you don't have a specific home for that item, designate one.

___ 3. Boo a friend or neighbor. Celebrate this season of Halloween by surprising your friend or neighbor with a special treat. You'll love my complimentary 'You've Been Boo'd' printable. Visit GetOrganizedNow.com to access this free printable and instructions.

'Half of the troubles of this life can be traced to saying yes too quickly and not saying no soon enough.' (Josh Billings)

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