Organized people are not born; they are built. The people who emerge as ‘organized’ use a variety of tools and methods to accomplish their goals and priorities in life. Their systems become habits. They Seek Out Tools From kitchen timers to smartphone technology, organized people find tools that can help them make the most of their day , week, and year. They use mobile phone apps with pop-up reminders, for example. They also use timers to help visualize the passage of time. And they break down tasks into smaller chunks and take short non-work-related breaks in between, which increases their overall productivity. They Set Priorities Following a to-do list is like their primary source of organization. Instead of having an overwhelming number of commitments and little idea where to start, organized people have a clear sense of what is important . They know what their goals are, what needs to be done when, and what can be put off. They start the day with a clear plan of their ‘mo
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