Celebrate Organization to Keep Motivated

 Getting organized and conquering a mess should be celebrated...always! Tackling a project and seeing it through to completion is worthy of praise, a happy dance, and maybe an ice cream cone. If you are making organization a priority, it’s important to build in some celebration to keep you motivated.

 Sure, seeing the proof of your hard work could be all the encouragement you need, but there is nothing wrong with tooting your horn a bit too. Here are some fun ways to celebrate your organizational milestones:

• Share before and after pics on social media
• Enjoy a celebration meal out with friends or family
• Make cupcakes or cookies to make the day special
• Buy a new item for your newly-spruced space

 Celebrating successes motivates and builds stamina. Using your celebration to share the funny stories that came from your remodel or the tips you learned doing a DIY project can help you process just how much getting organized means.

 Encourage your kids when they complete an organization project:

• Help them pick a new bedspread when they finish organizing and decorating their room
• Let them shop for a new article of clothing when they sort through the clothes they outgrew
• Help them find a new caddy for their bathroom when they are ready to use hairstyling tools or makeup
• Help them find a rack for their sports equipment to make organizing the garage easier

 Doing small things to recognize and encourage your family to keep themselves organized is as easy as a positive reward. Younger kids can benefit too. 

• Give toddlers a sticker each time they complete a chore
• Make dessert a celebration after kids complete their nightly prep for the next day
• Encourage your kids to keep up their chores by making a “pay day” for their allowance

 Even your spouse can be celebrated and rewarded for taking the time to help with projects or lead the family in an organizational project. 

• Make a special dinner to say thank you
• Bring lunch, snack, or a beverage to your hard-working mate while they work
• Give compliments and encouragement while they help or carry out a task

 Whether you make a big deal or simply say thank you, celebrating efforts to be more organized reinforces the positive behavior and motivates everyone to do more. You can’t go wrong with making a big deal out of the effort it takes to be more organized.

How might you be more organized?

Until next time...

Cheers!

Lisa

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