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PILLAR 1: STOP BUYING THINGS

Everyone has too much stuff. Think hard before buying anything new. The more stuff you have, the
harder it is to stay organized.
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PILLAR 2: PURGE NON-ESSENTIAL STUFF

Let go of everything you don't need. This is a process, but you can do it! Don't keep gifts out of guilt,
don't keep clothes because you may fit into them someday.

PILLAR 3: MAKE IT A PRIORITY

Schedule it in your calendar and make it a habit.

PILLAR 4: FAMILY BUY-IN

They don't have to help right away, but they need to know that they can't get in the way either.

PILLAR 5: GIVE EVERYTHING A HOME

There should be a place for everything and everything in its place.

PILLAR 6: CONTAINERS
Containers should be the right size for their space and labeled. Don't buy more than can fit into these
containers.

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PILLAR 7: RESET YOUR HOME
Nightly, weekly, and monthly resets are designed to prepare you for the next day, week, and month.

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 THE 7 PILLARS OF ORGANIZING | WORK

PILLAR 1: STOP COMMITTING YOURSELF

Commit to saying "no" to any non-essential project that you know you are unlikely to get to.
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PILLAR 2: PURGE NON-ESSENTIAL PROJECTS
Projects or ideas that you've had for a long time but have never accomplished (and probably can never
prioritize) should be taken OFF your mental list of things to do.

PILLAR 3: MAKE A LIST OF PRIORITIES

After you've purged all non-essential projects and ideas, what priorities are left?

PILLAR 4: COLLEAGUE BUY-IN

Let colleagues know your priorities, including areas where you will need their help, and vice versa.

PILLAR 5: SYSTEMATIZE YOUR WORKFLOW

Mark in your calendar all of the priorities you have and when you are going to get them done.

PILLAR 6: CONTAIN YOUR WORK

Your desk should be clean each night. Every document should be contained in a folder (physical and
electronic).

PILLAR 7: RESET YOUR WORK

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At the end of each day wrap up everything, and make a list of your priorities for the next morning.

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