The Right Tools for the Job: Be Prepared to Get Organized

 With the COVID-19 pandemic many people are working from home...this includes students, too. Surveys of workers across America show that most states are reporting that people are spending 55% more time working from home. For myself, being comfortable in my work environment allows me to be more productive, so I image others feel the same way.

With all the extra time at home, many home projects, including redecorating, remodeling, and reorganizing are under way.

Preparing for the job at hand and organizing your space is one way to make working from home or taking on home projects more productive.

Getting organized is 33% inspiration, 33% preparation, and 33% taking action. With a little bit left over for problem solving. Once you know what you want to do and before you can do it, you need to get the right tools for the job. Without them, you may abandon the course and things could be worse off than they were to begin with. 

Getting organized is about making a commitment to solving the storage or efficiency issues that clutter your home and other spaces. In order to do that, an investment is going to be necessary. To the extent you are willing to get the right tools for the job, you will see success easier and quicker. Some jobs don’t require much while others may require a contractor or some sort of financial infusion.

When you decide to tackle any organizational needs of your home and other spaces, consider these options:

Hiring the people with the tools: If the tools you’ll need are an investment, it might make more sense to hire someone else to do the work. Revamping your kitchen might not make sense if you have to buy power tools or other large-scale items that you will only use once. Weigh the benefits and disadvantages of paying for done for you services rather than DIY.

 Renting tools and equipment: Some tools and equipment can be rented. From dump trucks to cement mixers, to chop saws, and nail guns, there are rental companies that supply DIY needs. 

Making an investment: If you discover you love demolition and light construction, it may be time to invest in your own equipment or tools. Making a purchase might justify taking on more and bigger organizational projects.

 Consider this: Before you say yes to any project, do your homework. Be realistic about what tools are needed for the job. From closet organizers to matching containers for a pantry, understanding what the financial investment will be to do the job right can help determine if you can dive right in or need to make a budget and save for the right time.  

Taking on an organizational challenge can be frustrating if you don’t have the right tools for the job. It can increase the possibility of quitting - which will only make things worse. Pre-planning and creating a checklist and action plan will help keep you on track, on budget, and motivated. The more prepared you are, the easier and more fun your projects will be. 

Living an Intentional Life can be fun!

Until next time...

Lisa