Kickstart the New Year with Get Organized Month!
January is a month of new beginnings. Resolutions are made, goals are set and there’s an undeniable urge to start fresh. But instead of focusing solely on self-improvement or fitness, why not prioritize organizing your home? A well-organized home is more than just visually appealing—it serves as the foundation for a more focused, productive and stress-free life.
As we kick off Get Organized & Be Productive (GO) Month, there’s no better time to start fresh with a professional organizer or productivity consultant who can help you create a space that promotes efficiency, clarity and peace of mind. If you’re juggling work, family and life, clutter and disorganization can drain your energy and cause unnecessary stress, frustration and anxiety. But it doesn’t have to be that way! Let’s make 2025 your most organized and productive year yet.
Here are our top five organizing and productivity tips to help you succeed this GO Month:
1. Start Small – One Area at a Time
Overwhelm can often be the biggest barrier to getting organized. Instead of tackling your entire home or office, start with just one area at a time—a single drawer, shelf or corner of a room. Completing these smaller tasks will give you a sense of accomplishment and motivation to move forward.
2. Create Clear Workflows for Your Family and Career Tasks
Establishing clear workflows and routines can streamline your life. Whether it’s creating a morning routine chart for your kids or a clear project management system for your team at work, having well-defined workflows minimizes confusion, reduces chaos and boosts productivity.
3. Declutter Your Digital Space
Digital clutter is just as stressful as physical clutter. Take time this January to organize your email inbox, clear your desktop and remove unnecessary files. Use productivity tools and apps to stay on top of your digital workspace and maintain a clean virtual environment.
4. Schedule Regular ‘Organizing Check-Ins’ with Your Family
Make organizing a collaborative effort. Set a weekly or monthly check-in to review your progress, make adjustments and address any areas that need attention. This teamwork approach helps maintain accountability and ensures everyone stays committed to the process.
5. Invest in a Professional Organizer or Productivity Consultant
Working with a professional organizer or productivity consultant is an investment in yourself, your health and your well-being. Think of it as hiring an accountant, a personal trainer or a healthcare professional. A productivity consultant or organizer brings expertise, strategies and a fresh perspective to help you create environments and systems that support your productivity and overall well-being.
As a member of the National Association of Productivity & Organizing Professionals (NAPO), I work to improve my clients’ lives by helping them create spaces that support productivity, general health, well-being and long-term success. A well-organized environment allows you to do more, feel less stressed and ultimately enjoy your work and life more fully.
Make 2025 the year you prioritize your goals, streamline your systems and embrace a more organized, purposeful life. Let’s work together to design the space and mindset that set you up for success!
About NAPO
The National Association of Productivity & Organizing Professionals (NAPO) was founded in 1985 as a nonprofit professional educational association for professional organizers. Today, with around 3,500 members worldwide, NAPO is a diverse community that includes professional organizers, productivity consultants, authors, trainers, manufacturers, service providers and more. NAPO’s mission is to be the leading source for organizing and productivity professionals by providing exceptional education, enhancing business connections, advancing industry research and increasing public awareness.
Happy organizing!
Jennifer 😊
Clutter is not just physical stuff. It’s old ideas, toxic relationships and bad habits. Clutter is anything that does not support your better self. – Eleanor Brownn
