Last weekend I started a new project—redecorating our master bedroom. One of the first steps in this project was painting the walls. Right now, as a result of this painting project, the bedroom is in quite a state of disarray. The walls are painted (hooray!) but much else in the room is torn apart. paint and color swatchesWe’re changing the color of the electrical outlets…so that’s a lingering to-do. A T.V. cabinet that used to be in our bedroom is in my son’s room, waiting for me to take the time to sell it on Craig’s List. This means the books and T.V. are temporarily homeless. I need to purchase new blinds, a new bed skirt, and a host of other items to completely finish this project. (And this to-do list doesn’t even take into consideration the ever-growing to-do list in the neighboring master bathroom.)

But guess what: I’m not complaining a bit. In fact, I’m thrilled. The project is now underway and it feels good! Actually, it feels fantastic.

If you’re having trouble getting started with an organizing project on your to-do list, remember this: getting started feels good. When you start, you create momentum and an even greater desire for the finished project. Now that I’ve taken action on my master bedroom I feel good, and I’m even more excited about the finished result. Even though I’m at the very beginning of this decorating journey, the end result feels much, much closer. And that is very empowering.

So, what do you say? How about getting started on your organizing project today? It doesn’t matter if you can’t do the whole thing today. The only thing that matters is that you just get started!