Aaron is a somewhat notorious organizer. He is a very visual-based person, everything belongs in straight lines, surfaces must be clear, all. the. stuff. be it toys, tools, or camping equipment categorized, labelled and shelved. He's been like this since he was a child, it's what makes him exceptional at his job, and lets us cram a LOT of stuff into our little dwelling.
Funny thing, though . . . he doesn't write the blog posts, I do! So I want to talk about my kind of organization and how it relates to moving, renovating, and life.
We have a busy life. And that's great, we love it. But it can get a bit overwhelming figuring out what needs to get done, who needs to be where, and what exactly we're feeding everyone on any given day. I've used a wall calendar with colour coded entries for the past few years that worked at the time, but I found as we began to grow our business and as our little ones became involved in more school and extra curricular activities, it just wasn't cutting it.
Then last fall I discovered Bullet Journaling. A Bullet Journal is like a planner, but customized to whatever you need it to be. I carried over my existing colour coding system and couldn't be happier. At a quick glance, I know what's happening each day, each month, and in the long run. I find it to be a perfect balance of my obsessive need to control all the things, with a touch of creativity. Pinterest is full of all sorts of lovely ideas for those who are more artistic, but the pure functionality is what keeps me hooked.
One of the features that distinguishes a Bullet Journal from a daily planner is what are called Collections. This is where you can really get a handle on a big event like a move, renovations, an organization project or selling your house! A collection is a page or two in your journal that you dedicate to a single event. In unlimited ways, you can track and document everything related to that event in one space. To do lists, inspirations, contact information, whatever you need to know while the event is ongoing.
I love this moving spread from Creative Pineapple. It's attainable for us non-artist types, and contains enough detail to really keep on top of your move. Design ideas for renovations, lists of materials to order, or room by room plans for organization can all become collections.
For an intro to bullet journaling, check out www.bulletjournal.com and I hope you find some inspiration for bringing organization into your life!