Simple Organizational Tips for Guys

Simple Organization Tips for Men

If you’re anything like most men, being organized isn’t something that’s really high up there on your list of priorities.

Just ask any women what her top pet peeves about men are and guaranteed one of the answers will include being messy and unorganized. Everything from piles of mail, opened and unopened, to pieces of paper, notes, and newspapers, to keys and coins on the table and dresser tops, to socks and clothes scattered on the bedroom floor simply drive women crazy.

And, while most of us aren’t doing this on purpose, the end results are still the same nevertheless. But it really doesn’t have to be like this, with some effort on your part, some organizational know-how, and just a few minutes each day you can be on your way to being far less annoying to your significant other, and be able to find all of your stuff a lot quicker too!

Here are five quick tips for those of us who are organizationally challenged:

1. Use Handy Organizing Tools: A few plastic storage bins, packing tape, an in-out box, and a marker for labeling should be most of the main supplies you’ll need, in addition to garbage bags and boxes, of course, to tame the clutter. And remember, you don’t have to tackle everything at once, just don’t wait weeks or months in between getting the job done.

2. File That Paperwork: Set up some sort of filing system at work or in your home office to keep paper and unfinished tasks from taking over and use a card file, Rolodex, or an address book program on your computer to keep names, phone numbers, addresses, and websites all in one easy to find place.

3. Learn How to Delegate!: You can’t stay organized and on track if you’re stressed, constantly on the go, or never getting any time for yourself or the fun things in life. Let go once in a while, relax, unwind and reap the ensuing rewards.

4. Set Realistic Goals: Set realistic and attainable goals for yourself that include all of the necessary specifics, including the timeframe and what you want to accomplish by then.

5. Find a Gadget That Works for You: Whether it’s a PDA, your Blackberry, Outlook, or a simple calendar on your desk, find something that works for you, something that you’ll make good use of to help keep your time organized, which will in turn make it way easier to get the rest of your life under control.