Strategies for Getting Organized

Periodic self-assessments help lawyers evaluate their practices and procedures to assure effectiveness. Solo lawyers and firms of all sizes can use managerial assessments to implement best practices in the office and the courtroom. Click here to learn more about assessments and resources for conducting one at your firm.

Organizing your home can improve its appearance and make your life easier. Plan to declutter, containerize, and put everything in place.  Use planners to manage household chores and keep everyone together.  Below are tips for organizing and resources with more information. Tips Calendaring  - create a calendar and share with every member of the household. Cleaning - create a schedule for cleaning your home and delegate responsibility for tasks. Coloring - use color coded to organize your filing system. De-cluttering - remove unused items from every room. Labelling - use containers and label them. Maintaining - prepare a checklist of daily maintenance items. Organizing  - user an app or planner/notebook to organize daily tasks. Storage - use ottomans and modular furniture to gain extra storage space. Apps Due (reminders) HomeChart  (managing chores) Plan to Eat  (Planning meals) Spotless  (cleaning) Articles Action Plan for Organizing a Home Creative...

You can be more effective at work and at home by adopting habits to keep organized. Even a disorganized person can learn how to be organized by planning, keeping a to-do list, and de-cluttering. Click here to learn how to change your habits and get organized to lead a better life. 

Staying organized makes you more productive and reduces stress. An organized person also exudes confidence and professionalism. Below are steps you can take to stay organized at work. And below them are links to resources for help implementing them. Tips for Getting Organized Jot things down Plan and schedule Stop procrastinating Declutter regularly Delegate responsibility Work smart Apps Todoist (tracking tasks) Trello (project management) Evernote (notetaking) Articles  Habits of Organized People Organizing Your Life Staying Organized at work Books Checklist Manifesto Habits of Highly Effective People Getting Things Done