Do Something that Will Make the Most Difference

Sometimes when my kids want to play computer in the middle of the day, or do something else I would prefer they not do, I ask them to first "clean up something that will make the most difference." That means that if there are blocks, legos, and little animals all over the family room, they can choose the one that will help the family room look the best. Sometimes it might just be putting away a blanket, or putting chairs around the table.

If you are just starting your organizing journey, choosing something that will make the most difference is exactly what you want to choose. Choose your biggest problem spot and go to! When you choose something big, it's easy to feel the difference and then keep going.