My #1 Productivity Tip (And It Takes Less Than 2 Minutes!)

As a professional organizer, I always get asked: How can I be more productive? How can I get more stuff done everyday?

These are both great questions, and the answer lies not in what you do but how you think. Let me give you an example.

One of my #1 suggestions for being more productive is: make your bed.

Now, there’s the obvious organizing result — that your bedroom looks neater with a made bed. But that’s really beside the point here. Instead, consider how making your bed helps you be more productive, not necessarily organized. (I’ll give you a hint. It’s not about doing the task and getting to check it off your to do list!)

Making your bed sets the TONE for your day. It says I’m up, I’m focused, I’m ready to work and get things done!

Not making your bed, well…it says the exact opposite. It makes you want to just crawl right back under the covers and be lazy.

Do you see the difference?

So think positively about your time, your schedule, your to-do’s — and see how much better your life can be as a result. It can literally be the difference between operating at a whole new level of productivity or stagnating where you are now.

What are some productivity tips or tricks that you use to motivate yourself?

Carmen Coker is a professional organizer who helps individuals find the motivation and know-how to get organized and stay organized. To learn how to save money, create more space, and manage your time through organization, claim your “FREE Tip Kit: 10+ Pages of Tips and Tools to Help You Get Organized — Finally!” at www.OrganizeClutterbugs.com