Monday, August 17, 2009

Organize your space! 1 week series and workshop

This week we will be focusing on organizing a physical space in our home or office.

We will loosely follow the "5S" method that big corporations like Toyota use in their factories. I say loosely, because I will be adding some personal insights, and good tips from other methods as well.

The 5S method states: "A place for everything, and everything in its place, clean and ready to use." Wouldn't that be nice?

If you had a clean space... you could look like her:



We will be following certain steps in our organization. Check back each day to see what to do next. Homework assignments might be given each night as well!

Monday

Day ONE

* Find a space to get under control.

*It could be a bedroom, family room, desk, or even a little junk drawer! You pick!

*Take pictures of your space!

*Come and link your picture or blog here so we can encourage each other!

Okay, now you have your spot. Find a time when you don't have any distractions and look at this space. Have a notebook and pen in hand, and HONESTLY answer the following:

*What is this space's function?

*Is it currently serving that function?

*What amount of time is spent here?

*Would you spend more time if it was clean and organized?

*What do you like and dislike about this area?

Start dreaming. Imagine this area neat and tidy, with a place for everything. Imagine it fulfilling it's life's mission. WRITE DOWN what you think!

That's all for today! You are now armed with a "before" picture, and a list of what you would like to see the space become.


Homework for tomorrow!

Find 3 boxes or bags. If you are doing a full room, you might need large ones. If you are doing a small space, smaller boxes are required.

Go to bed dreaming about a new, functional living space!


We'll see you tomorrow!

Here is my space! Yikes!

My computer is the white one, Hubby's the black. There is a big table in between us that could use some organization! Help!

(Don't worry that it says "Envisioning Beauty" on Mr. Linky! Enter anyway!)

6 comments:

  1. Count me in! I'm going to tackle something pretty small and simple - my computer desk area. Thanks for hosting this workshop.

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  2. I'm doing my computer area too, but mine looks a lot worse than yours! :)

    Thanks for joining us!

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  3. Thanks for stopping by! :)

    I think that I will try this organization technique for my bedroom/catch-all.

    Have a great Monday!

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  4. Okay...I'm ready to get organized!

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  5. That's a good idea to give homeworkd.

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  6. My office only allows us to have 1 personal item and 1 glass/mug/bottle on our desk. Very clean looking, but also kinda sad!! haha

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