211 - Building Organizational Muscles

<p class= "m_3318407861794958975bard-text-block m_3318407861794958975style-scope"> You are probably confused right now. Lisa Woodruff, muscles? Well, the muscles I'm talking about are your organizational muscles!</p> <p class= "m_3318407861794958975bard-text-block m_3318407861794958975style-scope"> Are you ready to build your organizational muscles?</p> <p class= "m_3318407861794958975bard-text-block m_3318407861794958975style-scope"> Anyone who knows me knows that I'm not very good at physical exertion at all. In fact, I think sweating is a sin! I prefer to exercise my mental and organizational skills. Really, I am pathetic when it comes to exercise. I can literally go days when my step counter on my phone reads less than a thousand.</p> <p class= "m_3318407861794958975bard-text-block m_3318407861794958975style-scope"> There was a time a few years ago when I was able to walk 10,000 steps, but I just don't have the time now. And I don't want to make the time to do it, but I am making an effort. My goal this year is 5,000 steps and so far I'm doing pretty good. Bear in mind, this is my whole exercise program. I'm just trying to move more. I'm not trying to lose weight, just maintain it.</p> <p class= "m_3318407861794958975bard-text-block m_3318407861794958975style-scope"> Organization is similar to exercise in that regard. You have to match your organizational goals to the organizational outcome you want. Only compete with yourself!</p> <h1 class= "m_3318407861794958975bard-text-block m_3318407861794958975style-scope"> Hitting A Roadblock</h1> <p class= "m_3318407861794958975bard-text-block m_3318407861794958975style-scope"> A lot of you will hit a roadblock this week.</p> <p class= "m_3318407861794958975bard-text-block m_3318407861794958975style-scope"> Isn't it freaky how I know that. Well, here's what happens...</p> <p class= "m_3318407861794958975bard-text-block m_3318407861794958975style-scope"> Over the Christmas break, you had time off and decluttered like a mad woman. The first step to getting organized is