Step 1 of the M.I.N.D.S.E.T Approach© – Mindshift.
“Changing our minds is easy but shifting our mindset is a different story.”
– Mary Ann Paras, MAP
I am sure we have changed our minds at some point or every so often. I do it multiple times every single day.
But, a shift of mindset toward positive improvement is a critical change.
It requires persistence, consistency, grit, and determination.
Mindshift is a way of thinking and redirecting your focus and perspective to a higher purpose.
I consider this the most vital step of the Mindset Approach© to get and maintain organized habits and spaces.
Growing up from birth (in the care and presence of our parents and families), we learned about cultures, beliefs, and thoughts that may not necessarily be imposed on us but were over time ingrained in us through constant exposure.
As we grow older, we experience more in life and meet more like and not-so-like-minded people. We create beliefs that may not necessarily be true or helpful in our quest to find the calm and peace of mind that we want.
In this blog post, allow me to break some myths for you and open your mind to facts that will give you a broader perspective to assist you in taking the leap of faith in the process of organizing and productivity.
The majority of this quote was based on my own learning throughout years of trial and error and some was inspired by experts before me.
Let’s get rolling with the 23 MINDSET Approach Myths and Facts or what I call in this cyber home – “MAP’s MAF”.
MAP’s MAF #1
Myth: Organization is about perfection.
Fact: Organization is about efficiency and increasing productivity and improving the overall quality of life.
MAP’s MAF #2
Myth: I was born to be an organized person.
Fact: I have just learned to appreciate and value organizing as I want to improve my life.
– Mary Ann Paras, MAP, Hometiculous-
MAP’s MAF #3
Myth: Organizing is a skill you have to be born with.
Fact: Anyone can learn to be organized.
– Mary Ann Paras, MAP, Hometiculous-
MAP’s MAF #4
Myth: Organizing is a project.
Fact: Organizing is a practice.
MAP’s MAF #5
Myth: My home is clean and tidy all the time.
Fact: My home is clean enough to be safe and healthy and messy enough to be happy.
— Mary Ann Paras, MAP, Hometiculous-
MAP’s MAF #6
Myth: Organizing is about beauty and pretty setups.
Fact: Organizing is primarily for function and purpose then elevate for finishing touches.
– Mary Ann Paras, MAP, Hometiculous-
MAP’s MAF #7
Myth: Organize then declutter later.
Fact: You must declutter first before you organize.
Not the other way around.
– Mary Ann Paras, MAP, Hometiculous-
MAP’s MAF #8
Myth: I am always a messy person. I can never be organized.
Fact: With the right mindset, you can learn to be organized.
– Mary Ann Paras, MAP, Hometiculous-
MAP’s MAF #9
Myth: Habitual organizing takes time.
Fact: Habitual organizing makes time.
– Mary Ann Paras, MAP, Hometiculous-
MAP’s MAF #10
Myth: The key to an organized space is to get rid of all your stuff.
Fact: The key to an organized space is to declutter items that don’t serve you anymore.
– Mary Ann Paras, MAP, Hometiculous-
MAP’s MAF #11
Myth: Organizing is all about tidying.
Fact: Organizing goes beyond tidying. It promotes peace, order, and calm into your space and your life in general.
– Mary Ann Paras, MAP, Hometiculous-
MAP’s MAF #12
Myth: I don’t have enough space.
Fact: I will have more space if I let go of things that don’t matter to me anymore.
– Mary Ann Paras, MAP, Hometiculous-
MAP’s MAF #13
Myth: I need and use all of my clothes in my closet.
Fact: I only use 20% of my clothes 80% of the time.
(80/20 rule)
– Mary Ann Paras, MAP, Hometiculous-
MAP’s MAF #14
Myth: Organized and tidy spaces get messy again.
So why bother?
Fact: Organized and tidy spaces do get messy because you use them; but, you will be more inspired to keep their order (repeatedly) than messy spaces.
– Mary Ann Paras, MAP, Hometiculous-
MAP’s MAF #15
Myth: Organized and tidy spaces get messy again.
So why bother?
Fact: Organized and tidy spaces do get messy because you use them; but, you will more effectively and efficiently work in these spaces than messy ones.
– Mary Ann Paras, MAP, Hometiculous-
MAP’s MAF #16
Myth: I am the only one maintaining the system.
Fact: I can set up a system that can easily be maintained by myself and my household.
– Mary Ann Paras, MAP, Hometiculous-
MAP’s MAF #17
Myth: Organizing consumes a lot of money.
Fact: Organizing saves a lot of money.
– Mary Ann Paras, MAP, Hometiculous-
MAP’s MAF #18
Myth: Organizing is easy.
Fact: Organizing is not easy but it is worth it.
– Mary Ann Paras, MAP, Hometiculous-
MAP’s MAF #19
Myth: Homemaking is only for mums and dads.
Fact: Homemaking is for everyone, it’s a collaborative function between each household.
– Mary Ann Paras, MAP, Hometiculous-
MAP’s MAF #20
Myth: “Befores and Afters” are life-changing.
Fact: The things that we do in between “Befores and Afters” are life-changing.
– Mary Ann Paras, MAP, Hometiculous-
MAP’s MAF #21
Myth: Being organized is being perfectly tidy, calm, and in control.
Fact: Being organized is being the best version of yourself.
– Mary Ann Paras, MAP, Hometiculous-
MAP’s MAF #22
Myth: There is a one-size-fits-all solution to organizing.
Fact: What works for others may not necessarily work for you. There are different ways and styles of organizing.
Know what will work for you.
– Mary Ann Paras, MAP, Hometiculous-
MAP’s MAF #23
Myth: Multitasking is one solid productivity hack that saves time and energy.
Fact: Multitasking is exhausting and detrimental to our productivity and brain activity.
– Mary Ann Paras, MAP, Hometiculous-
Which of the above Myths and Facts resonate with you the most?
Feel free to comment the # MAP’s MAF in the comment section below. Or you may wish to share your own myth and fact that you learned overtime.
Ann
I am a busy mummy of 2 and a wifey to one. I am very careful when it comes to the needs of my family and home. I am particularly lazy to look for things and thoroughly crazy to do everything that’s why I am thankful for organizing. I am a certified meticulous when it comes to anything that involves effort, time, and money at home and beyond our home. In my spare time (if I am lucky), I engrossed myself reading, experimenting in the kitchen, exploring my tiny little garden, learning and saving from DIYs.