Second Commandment to Success: Organize Thyself (organization tips)

Organization tips from a computer

When it comes to success and organizing tips, there’s no better place to start than math. There is a branch of Mathematics called Order Theory that studies various kinds of binary relations. A binary system is used in computers and is made up of two numbers, 0 and 1. When a computer makes any calculation it is based on a different series of binary code like 10 or 01, or 0101 or 1010, etc. This series of binary codes inside a computer device is recognized by the electric current that is turned on and off inside the basic components of the computer.

It’s like taking a light switch, and moving it up and down. Every time you move the switch to the on position the wires inside the walls are put together which allows the electric current to flow freely, thus turning on the light.

This is exactly what happens in a computer; only the switch is turned off and on in different series of orders and combinations. These electrical signals are then translated by the software, which converts them to the appropriate letters, pictures, sounds, numbers, etc. Without the organization provided by the binary code in your digital device, you would just get a jumbled, disordered, and incoherent mess.

Organization Defined

Many lives can be described the same way. Without specific order, our life would turn into a series of jumbled, disordered, and incoherent events. Like the fuzzy TV trying to find the cable signal.

Being organized is the process of placing different objects in a logical arrangement for ease of use.  For time management a good definition would be the process of arranging your time to properly manage the tasks, goals, and projects that need to be done.

For weight loss, it would be- to re-order your life to consume more nutritious food, less “junk” food, and spend more time moving.

An organization always involves a process of one type or another.

Organization Tips: Time Management

Time should be easy to manage: It’s already broken into small segments for us, and if you have a clock and a calendar you are pretty much good to go. Accept for it takes discipline. Here are some time management tips.

• Start a TimeLine:
  1. Set your wake-up to sleep schedule.
  2. Break your day into 15-30-60 minute segments.
  3. Keep track of everything you do during each day.
  4. Review them every week or so.
  5. Analyse your time by subject i.e. time-wasters – peak performance – wasted efforts – interruptions – stress inducers – etc.
• Write things down regularly, because we forget but paper does not.
• Buy an Organizer (watch the embedded video for more info).
• Carry it with you regularly and keep it simple (complicated stuff is hard).

Organization Tips:
Money & Paperwork

It is cheaper to become efficient in organizing paperwork than it is to pay the late fees, overdraft, fines, and frustration over the lost hours which accompanies sloppy and disorganized paperwork.

• Handle paper one time, and save a dime.” The less you handle paper, the more time you save, and sometimes time does equal money.
• Make the organization of your paperwork a priority. Try stackable paper trays or a filing cabinet, separating bills into various folders, scanning and digitizing papers, purchasing accounting software, or even setting up internet banking and electronic payment for every bill.
• Don’t procrastinate. Remember it is easier to keep track of our finances over time than it is to wait until the end of the year to sort through the mess.
• Buy good accounting or budgeting software. Here’s a good source: The 8 Best Personal Finance Software Options of 2021

Find a system that works for you, and discipline yourself to keep up with the system.

Organization Tips for Life

Obviously, there is no simple way to organize our entire life, but we must start somewhere.

• Goals: If you want to be successful, and get things done, there is no better way than to write goals, and set up plans to meet them.
• Activities: quite often our activities get in the way of living. We spend so much time organizing our life’s around various activities we forget to be spontaneous. So to help, maybe we can take a different way to work, or find a new friend, talk to strangers, explore places near our own home, or even try something new.
• Friends and family: When filling our calendars and to-do lists, don’t forget to include the friends and family members that we overlooked.  Try writing down their names to schedule them in.
• Health: There is a saying that goes – some people spend all their time obtaining wealth and then spend all their wealth obtaining health. Need I say more?
• Stuff: If your belongings are getting in the way of organizing things. Maybe it’s time to get rid of it.

The most important thing to remember in organization tips is – if we want to become successful, we will have to change the way we have done things in the past. The time and effort spent organizing and/or reorganizing various areas of your life is the best way to start.

Second Commandment to Success: Organize Thyself is great advice and we’ve covered great organization tips.  Now you might want to look at our:   Third Commandment of Success:  Establish Purpose