Getting organized for the New Year can be a hefty task but you can accomplish this goal by paring it down into smaller, more manageable steps. Keep a list or spreadsheet of your tasks and mark them off as you complete them to stay motivated.
Trim expenses. Cancel magazine subscriptions, monthly recurring charges for services you do not use or downgrade your subscriptions if you find that you are not utilizing them adequately.
Examine your previous years spending and create a new budget. Use software tools that have a spreadsheet option or utilize the free money-managing program that may be hiding on your computer. There are many articles on Livestrong.com that discuss ways to budget.
Create a debt repayment plan. Use the same type of tools that you used for creating your budget.
Schedule time to work out. Exercise can be invigorating and can give you more energy to fulfill the rest of your New Year’s plan. Find a partner to hold you accountable or sign up for Dares at LIVESTRONG.COM.
De-clutter your home. Begin by throwing out anything that has expired in your refrigerator, cupboards and all spices that have been in your home for a year or longer. Spend 10 minutes in every closet or storage space in your home packing up toys, clothes and shoes that your household no longer needs or uses. Take these to a charitable organization.
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To stay on top of your plan to get organized tell others your intentions. The more reminders you have the more likely you will adopt your new changes into your daily life.
