I'm a few days into September and just remember I didn't give myself a challenge yet this month - I read about the OHIO method of organizing and that's what I'm going to work on for the next 25 days. OHIO stands for 'only handle it once' and that would make a huge difference in my life if I can make it stick!
The idea is to make a final decision about an item the first time you interact with it, rather than setting it aside for later. One example is to put mail away immediately, or respond to an email right away - by making quick, decisive actions the method aims to reduce clutter, prevent procrastination, save time, and decrease mental stress. All things I need to work on for sure!
When I got the mail today I opened it in the garage by the trash/recycling bins and just chucked unwanted mail right there before even walking into the house where it first sits on the table, then sits in a pile for either Dave or I to deal with, then it sits on our desks until we get around to handling it, then goes into the trash or recycle containers in the kitchen, and then gets carried out to the big bin in the garage. Just opening it in the garage saves so many steps!
So - anyone up for trying the OHIO method with me this month?
9.5.24: pickled beets
9.5.23: TT cleaning an RV shower track
9.5.22: happy labor day '22
9.5.21: 🔥 week 36
9.5.20: stuffed tomatoes with grits
9.5.19: insta-pot tortellini by Jen
9.5.18: raw fresh tomato sauce
9.5.17: birthday party ideas
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