Do you know, what is the most common problem individuals have with clearing clutter and getting organized? Not knowing how to begin or where to get started. So ultimately it gets put off until after, does this sound familiar?

And of course the reasons are usually valid for one, there's a lot going on in our lives. We go in so many directions and there never seems to be enough time to get all our things done. And it's easier to put home organization off because you assume it'll take up too much time right now. The other priorities like eating and sleeping (minor things, right?) of course take first on the list. But organizing yourself doesn't have to take a lot of time every single day.

And if you don't begin with getting organized, even if just a little bit at a time, there are some true negative effects that, well, could seriously harm you. A little dramatic, possibly but the impact clutter and disorganization has on your health is very, very real. It adds stress to your already busy life. It sucks away your energy and makes you well-worn. And in many people, it increases the symptoms of slump.

But enough of the negative things here's how we can transform ourself from being organized and getting rid of clutter:

-More sleep.

-A better mood every day.

-Improved relationships.

-Easier house management.

-Your bills get paid on time.

-More storage.

-Additional time to do things you actually appreciate!

This is all very real stuff and getting organized should not be delayed any longer. But I know it is still too easy to delay for "later." I will be honest, the here and now makes it easier to just leave things on the counter, on chairs and tables or throw things in closets and drawers.

It's too easy to leave things down and ignore my simple and important rule of "touch it once." although, like I mentioned earlier clutter can be deadly and this is no joke.

A while back there was a story of a 62 year old woman from Washington that was found dead under nearly six feet of dishes, boxes and "clutter" that apparently collapsed on her a very sad and very avoidable outcome. Looking back at this poor woman's life, approximately thirty years ago how many days pass by when she procrastinated and told herself she would "get to it tomorrow?"

Now I hope your situation is not as severe but reality is reality. And unless you get things under control immediately, you just have no idea what a disorganized house can become. At minimum I expect you're feeling uncomfortable and a little frustrated with a real desire to simplify your life at home. It's not much to ask, is it?

And we are all aware that stress is not good. But maybe your situation isn't so out-of-control, and you just have a desire to get rid of clutter and get your things organized. Or you need to manage written document better because once in a while you blank out to pay a bill that was hidden somewhere in a pile (because you don't possess a real system for your bills -- which you need.)

No big deal, correct? After all, what's a $5 payment here or a $35 late fee there? It adds up.