Keep your business in shape – know when to do a deep cleaning

I regularly get my haircut every 6 weeks and I’ve been going to the same person for years because she does a good job. This last cut just wasn’t right though. When I discussed it with her on my visit this week, she realized she wasn’t following her process. She usually does a quick “maintenance” cut for two times but every third visit she does a regular cut, to get things totally back into alignment. She didn’t follow her process, she tried 3 maintenance cuts.

This principle is so true for areas that we want to organize or keep in order. It is just part of the process that at some point you will need to do a deep cleaning or re-organization. The closet, a drawer or the workbench needs more than just a little straightening up. The papers on your desk, the supply cabinet or your bookshelf need a thorough looking at. You’ll know when the timing is right.

Just recognize that to keep your business (or life) in shape, you will need to schedule time periodically to really organize the space. Getting things in order is one of the best stress relievers!

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