Being organized isn’t an absolute cornerstone of simplicity, but it also doesn’t hurt. As some have commented, they can relax easier and work more efficiently in an organized home or office.  I, however, am only an amateur organizer. I tend to function on a “works for me, works for now” basis. In other words, I don’t set up systems for life. I set up systems for the season on an as needed basis.

So when it comes to organization, whether it be home or office, I defer to professionals. If you’re ready to create a new organizational structure (tax season always brings that on, doesn’t it?), consider browsing some of the following resources.

Unclutterer is an awesome site, packed with info and about as cool as organization is going to get. Plus, they’ve got amazingly gorgeous pictures of office spaces—perfect for inspiration.

Organized Home is a great blog that really goes beyond home management and is more of a lifestyle site. The topics are diversified and you definitely don’t have to be a home manager to glean some useful insights.

Get Organized Now traffics in tips for home managers with a focus on practicality. You can sign up for the email list if you want regular updates, but cruising the site at your own convenience is a great option.  You can also submit any questions you want to the clinic, which is a cool feature.

Flylady is a site geared toward home managers, but with tips that work for pretty much anyone. The focus is on a clean, livable home, but you’ll also find recipes and even a site for men. If personal discipline or keeping up schedules is not your thing, FlyLady is useful. You can get updates and alerts that tell you what tasks you need complete each day to keep on top of things. It should be noted that this site is absolutely geared toward women.

Simple Mom touches on a much wider variety of topics. You’ll find a lot of basic tools and tips to run your home or office; check out the Downloads tab for items like the Daily Docket and Master Checklist. While the site is geared toward moms, the information is rarely gender-specific or even mom-specific, including money management and productivity info.  If your home needs help, you can also check out her ebook, Spring Cleaning for Normal People.

If a lack of time is the reason you want to get organized, you might browse I Need More Time. (Appropriately named, right?) While some tips seem a bit out of date (carrying a video rental list around, for instance), there’s a wealth of information that goes far beyond the home.

For work-related organization tips, go directly to the source, David Allen’s website, and grab the free article on Organizing Your Workspace. Combined with the creative focus on 43 Folders, you have a pretty powerful set of ideas to build on. These two sites are focused on productivity, which may or may not appeal to your needs. The kind of creative productivity discussed on 43 Folders is also the topic of Productive Flourishing, where you can find uber-useful freelance and blogging planners.  Work Organized’s blog, Practical Productivity, is also an interesting read. It’s written in a casual one-on-one style, which is refreshing coming from a professional organizer.

Mom Advice is a pretty robust site. While organization isn’t the sole focus of this mom-centric portal, the forums make this a great place to go for specific tips and ideas.

Also, if you know of an organizational resource that truly works for you (or you are such a resource), please feel free to add the URL in the comments section and let people know why this system works, or who it’s suited to. Thanks, and happy organizing!

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