I always encourage clients to take on one step organizing tasks to get them accomplished before they stack up. A one step task could be:
- Loading a few dishes in the dishwasher
- Refilling the almost empty soap container
- Returning books to the library
- Placing dirty clothes in the hamper
Each of these tasks become more than one step if left undone – the dirty dishes will pile up; the soap may run out and need to be added to the shopping list; the books could become overdue and accrue late fees that then have to be paid; the dirty clothes pile up and then become a larger undertaking.
One step (sometimes 1 or 2 minute tasks) will leave you with a more organized space and a shorter to do list. The alternative is that the tasks and to do’s accumulate and take more time. Save yourself some time and finish those one step tasks.