There are hundreds of thousands of books and blogs written about organizing, some by professional organizers and some by the everyday stressed-out human. They are written for multiple audiences, from the stay-at-home parent, to the working professional, from college students to business owners. Most of them draw on the same basic principles of organizing, and have similar suggestions across the board.
In my work in the community, helping family, and in my own home, I have found over and over that the basics only go so far, and even a great system can fail if it doesn't work for everyone using it. I look at organizing much the same as education. It works best when tailored to each specific student, and takes into account how each person learns best. It's also crucial to consider multiple factors: the learner (or organizer), the educator (or consultant), the environment, other actors (such as other family members or business colleagues), and any events that might affect the outcome, either positive or negative.
In my work in the community, helping family, and in my own home, I have found over and over that the basics only go so far, and even a great system can fail if it doesn't work for everyone using it. I look at organizing much the same as education. It works best when tailored to each specific student, and takes into account how each person learns best. It's also crucial to consider multiple factors: the learner (or organizer), the educator (or consultant), the environment, other actors (such as other family members or business colleagues), and any events that might affect the outcome, either positive or negative.
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