The Cost of Being Disorganised

Have you ever considered the effect of being disorganised can have on your life?

Well as someone who isn’t naturally organised it is something I am constantly working on. Rather than talking about ways to be more organised today I thought I would look at the benefits of being more organised, hopefully that will motivate me in my ongoing battle!

Good organisation and planning can help in all areas of our life, not just work.

Financially: If we budget and plan we save. If we know where things are we won’t double up by buying more. Planning what we want on shopping trips will save you making those impulsive buys – which usually turn out to be a mistake!

Our Relationships: Stress amongst family and friends can be due to our own unreliability and mess. Being disorganised leads to us blaming others and making excuses. You’ll be a better parent and role model, if you are less stressed and have more time for your kids.

Our Time: Looking for things and replacing things wastes time. It also robs you of time spent on more worthwhile activities. Work becomes easier when our time in the workplace is managed better. Prioritising can make the difference between time at work and time at home. Organised homes are often faster to clean and tidy.

Work & Study: Fail to plan, plan to fail. The disorganised rarely progress or advance to where they’d like to be. You will make a better impression and improve your status at work if you look like you are in control. You won’t be looked at as unreliable or unable to bring a task to completion.

Psychologically: It will improve your mental health as you will feel a sense of peace of mind. We all hate that little niggle that follows us around, when we know we are not on top of things! Know you have everything under control will increase your self-confidence and allow you to relax and enjoy your time more. You won’t feel useless, guilty, judged or criticized.

Health & Well Being: Health improves. You’ll lower your stress and have a cleaner home and work environment. Clean and ordered homes also equal less dust mites, mould and mildew due to them being better aired, and easier to clean. You will eat better due to planning your meals and grocery shopping and because your kitchen is organised, you’ll enjoy cooking healthy meals.

There we go six areas of your life that can be improved by being better organised.

So go forth and organise!

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