Its the perfect way to set yourself up for a successful day.
Organization often feels overwhelming when presented as broad concepts.
Our recipe-style format changes that by providing exact ingredients lists and step-by-step instructions for each project, Hagmeyer explains.
Photo:Martin Vecchio; from The NEAT Method Organizing Recipe Book by Ashley Murphy and Marissa Hagmeyer (Artisan Books)
When you look at a recipe, you know exactly what you need and what to do next.
The same principle works for organizingno guesswork, just clear direction and achievable results.
Basically, its designed to set your day up for success.
Martin Vecchio; from The NEAT Method Organizing Recipe Book by Ashley Murphy and Marissa Hagmeyer (Artisan Books)
Step 2: Decant Loose Items
Decant all your loose items into labeled canisters.
If you’re using a drawer, add dividers to create boundaries.
you might arrange overflow and occasionally used items in a bin and place it on an upper shelf.
Martin Vecchio; from The NEAT Method Organizing Recipe Book by Ashley Murphy and Marissa Hagmeyer (Artisan Books)
Take a step back and observe your natural patterns and habits, Murphy says.
Watch how you actually move through your spacewhere do you naturally reach for things?
What’s your instinctive workflow?
Martin Vecchio; from The NEAT Method Organizing Recipe Book by Ashley Murphy and Marissa Hagmeyer (Artisan Books)
Your perfect system should enhance these natural tendencies, not work against them.
When everything has its designated place, your morning routine becomes effortless and automatic, Hagmeyer says.
Instead of starting your day with stress, you’re able to actually enjoy those quiet morning moments.
