I have a terrible time keeping paperwork organized in my office.
Its not that I’m messy. I’m just busy. Sometimes I think too busy.
I run a company. Consult. Manage a blog. Writing a book…and that’s just the professional part of my life.
I’ve been trying to work out a system but I find myself overwhelmed. My office isn’t really a disaster but my attempt to complete so many things in one day makes organization a low priority. Disorganization conflicts with my (recovering) type A personality.
Today I hired a temp.
She was great. Eager. Personal. Professional. Responsible.
I canceled all meetings. Sat on the floor and went through each stack methodically. I had her make files, shred documents, make calls, send emails and separate bills… all while we listened to Dr. Laura and then The View on Hulu.com.
In a few hours. My office went from stacks of recepitps, notes, bills, checks and more to…
clean, organized, and a comfortable place to work. Ahhh. Exhale.
My business is in the spa industry. Tranquility is important to me.
Do you have some projects to outsource? I suggest you try it. As entrepreneurs we can’t do it all on our own. It was worth the cost to me. Tomorrow I can start the day fresh, organized and ready to conquer my market (and able to find what I need).
What kinds of things do you outsource?
I would have done it for you for free, my friend.
Thanks Julie. I appreciate it. Truly.
My friend from Italy may visit soon. If so, I’ll let you and Don know the date of the feast!
Great point – sometimes we put things off when someone else, without being tied into things, could do it in a fraction of the time and have no hangups over it.
A bit of office zen could do us all some good!