If you’re currently struggling in the pursuit of an organized home and life, chances are you’re hoping to find the ‘perfect’ or ‘best’ way to solve your individual challenges.
Thing is, there are often MANY options that will lead you to a desired result of order and peace.
As I mentioned in a previous article, The Solution to Staying Organized, it can be quite tempting to try to adhere to a system or routine that seems to work well for someone else. However, you must take care to intentionally select a path that is right for you in the season of life you are currently in. Additionally, be willing to try a new path of maintaining order if you sense your family lifestyle is shifting or possibly taking on a brand new shape.
Consider what is going on in your life:
Determine/Define your personal priorities to guide you.
What are your own personal family / work obligations to balance around?
What are some of your personal special interests? (The time with which you dedicate to those interests matter in determining what system/routine will work best for you)
Identify your natural gifts & talents as well as potential stumbling blocks or obstacles.
In the next few weeks, I’ll be highlighting multiple options you can consider when attempting to keep on top of the following basic home maintenance needs:
