1. All or nothing thinking/taking on too much.

Im going to take a few days off from work and finally get this house/office together! Doesnt sound very realistic, does it? What usually happens?

2. Not having a plan.

Fail to plan, plan to fail. Be specific about what youre going to tackle. How long it will take and what tools or materials will you need in order to do the job?

3. Not writing it down.

It's too difficult to keep it all in our heads. Once you decide on the task or project, break it down into small steps. On paper.

4. Not scheduling time to do it.

Thinking you can do this anytime, really means NO time. If you cant take the time to schedule it, in your calendar, how will you take the time to get it done?

5. Not scheduling appropriately.

Dont schedule your project at night if youre a morning person. Dont expect to have quiet time when the kids are off from school. Dont try to do the big, focused job on the day youre having workmen in the house. Dont overbook!

6. Not prioritizing.

Do the bigger, time sensitive tasks first. Getting caught up in the little things can cause the time get away from you.

7. Not making places for things.

Take the time to create a logical place for something to live. If theres no room it, some decisions need to be made around clearing some space.

8. Not putting things away.

Prevent piles. File away those papers, books, clean laundry, in a timely manner.

9. Not completing tasks.

Are you one of those people who have dozens of projects lying around, in various stages of completion? Ask yourself whats in the way? Address whats preventing you from finishing the project.

10.Thinking you can do it alone.

Its not easy to make changes. Honor your feelings when clearing out old family possessions or mementos. Make a phone call and tell someone youre going to finally get to that thing youve been procrastinating about. Or hire a professional organizer so you don't have to do it alone.