Overcoming Procrastination in Organizing: Fun Strategies for Success

Discover innovative strategies to conquer procrastination in organizing tasks. From making detailed plans to involving friends for accountability, learn how turning organization into a game can make decluttering enjoyable and rewarding. Show Notes On Procrastination In Organizing Do you feel like you procrastinate on everything? I will share 4 of my favorite ways to battle […]

Discover innovative strategies to conquer procrastination in organizing tasks. From making detailed plans to involving friends for accountability, learn how turning organization into a game can make decluttering enjoyable and rewarding.

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Show Notes On Procrastination In Organizing

Do you feel like you procrastinate on everything? I will share 4 of my favorite ways to battle procrastination, specifically in organizing. Even though our discussion today will be around organizing, you can use these strategies in all areas of your life!

So, you know you need to organize, but you don’t have the motivation?

1. Make a plan that includes the time and date you will complete the task. Make this super specific. Write it down, tell a friend for accountability, etc.

What I like to do when things get super overhwleming, is to write down all the tasks, hang them up, and then spin around and pick one. You can do the same thing for date and time. Making it a game helps to make it a little more fun!

2. Plan a reward for when you have completed the project. Have a favorite food or snack? Use that!

3. Be really specific about what done looks like for the task. Set a specific number of clothes or cabinets you want to go through.

4. I mentioned this previously, but have someone hold you accountable to completing the task. It can be a friend, family member, etc.

Let me know which one works best for you, or if you have others that have worked!

Happy Organizing!

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Hey, I’m Jessica! Welcome to The Organized Mama—where organizing is made ADHD-friendly, doable, and totally overwhelm-free. As a former in-home organizer (and mom!), I’m here to help you simplify your home with easy-to-follow systems that actually work with your brain, not against it. Whether you're organizing with kids, figuring out where to start, or just feeling buried in stuff, you'll find real-life tips and support right here.
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