start with the area of your life that causes you the greatest pain create a list of the areas you want to work on in order of priority include a deadline for completing each project try to tackle one small area at a time -- drawer, cabinet, shelf, etc. set aside some time each week to work on a different area move systematically throughout your home completely finish one area before beginning another find the organizing style and pace that suit you recruit some organizing "assistants" --... Sign in to see full entry.