I was never really messy just not organized the way I wanted to be. I bought every organizing book that was out there in the early 90's but never really did much of what they said. It was the Pile to File book that finally did it for me. I started with one set of files - I organized my greeting cards, address book etc. into personal correspondence files that I am still using today. And I've continued to organize and simplify my whole house. Simplify is the key for me and having a place for everything and putting everything back in that place. It really is a habit that I've developed!!

Kathy

Isn't it funny how that happens? You can hear the same thing over and over until one person says it in just the right way to make that 'light bulb' click on. Then it all looks so different and everything falls into place!

Good for you Kathy!

What a great quote! My solution to organizing has become, quite simply, to not acquire too much extra stuff anymore. Works wonders in my home and in my wallet:)

Wow, what a great post! I love the thought that if I 'act as if' I'm organised, then eventually I may actually be that!

Love it, so inspiring, thank you!

Excellent solution, Patti - we could all stand to live more like that, I'm sure.

Chaotic Kitten - you are limited only by your imagination - Think big!

I completely agree that we're what we repeatedly do. But as for pretending - here i doubt that is like pretending a rich you'll not become rich man. Its a more complex thing.

I agree, Katarina. But I do believe that if we find out the things that those people do that helped them become who they are, and we repeat those things, it's a very good start.

Thank you for your assistance!