Real Solutions For Living...Who Says You Have to be Organized?

Have the round pegs of this world, who fit perfectly into round holes, made you feel like a square peg? Are you afraid people think less of you because your environment is less organized than the "norm"? Do you often find yourself making excuses to others because your spaces aren't as neat as theirs?

You are not alone.

Many individuals, who consider themselves on the messy side of things, sometimes feel they are not as smart as others, or are less competent, and usually most are embarrassed. I suppose we could blame society in part for causing these feelings of inadequacy. After all, it was the left brain types who created our structured school systems and traditional organizing systems. They assumed most people function rather well within those confines. The truth is, there are many right-brain oriented individuals in this world that find it difficult to operate within such limiting boundaries. This is discussed thoroughly in the book Organizing For The Creative Person (See Book Review).

Likewise, there are plenty of people who are not bothered at all by their "loose" and "free" way of living. Even if others can't fathom how one can live in such disarray, there are those who are quite comfortable and happy with "messes" in their lives.

So I ask you. Who says you have to be "organized"? If there is some sort of order hidden beneath the surface of what appears to be chaos, then do you really have a problem? If you are able to function rather effectively in spite of the clutter, then you shouldn't be made to feel as though something is very wrong with the way you live. Also, if you are not in the least stressed with your so-called disorganization, then there's really no issue.

So many people equate being organized with having a neat appearance. Nothing could be further from the truth! Let's think again about what it means to be organized: it's finding what you need when you need it, and getting things done when they need to be done.

There is a growing industry of which I am a part. The organizing industry. This industry exists to provide support, aid, education, and solutions for those who choose to seek organizing help. We may or may not be what you need.

It's not my job to convince anyone they need to get organized. My job is to be available for those who want to get organized. There's a difference. No one should be made to feel inferior because they choose to live differently than what others feel is the "norm". Likewise, no one should have to continue to live with environments that cause anxiety or depression.

So before you are tempted to beat yourself over the head again because you don't measure up to someone else's expectations, remember the words you've read here. Neat and tidy are not the same as being organized!