One thing that most of my clients have in common is that they are out-of-sight-out-of-mind. This means that we can't just throw more filing cabinets at the problem. Cabinets and drawers are helpful for archives, but to-dos and anything else you can't forget about absolutely should not be hidden inside them.

Having sat with countless new clients who feel defeated on day one, I've time-tested 2-3 simple categories that help us sort at lightning speed. With these, we don't get caught up in what the final system will look like. We keep it moving. Anyone can do this and I encourage you to do it before buying any organizing supplies.

Goal-setting is a lot easier though than reaching goals - or rather the process of reaching goals. Creating lasting order is a process of transforming the person, not just the space.

Since there’s never a good time to sort the scrappy, stressful minutiae of life, now will always be a better time than tomorrow. Don’t wait for the time to feel right, because that moment might never come.

I follow the financial teachings of Dave Ramsey who says, "You can wander into debt, but you can't wander out." The same applies for getting organized. What are you doing already to focus your solo organizing sessions?  What can you add to this list? 

Here are some suggestions for sounds to help focus you while you work. Do you routinely listen to something specific to help you focus? Have additional app suggestions? Please add to the list in the comments!