Being organized allows you to get your work done efficiently and gives you more time to do things that enhance your life. 

1. Get rid of excess clutter. Clutter equals delay. See Ten Tips for Getting Rid of Excess Clutter.
2. Give every item in your home or office a place where it belongs. Store similar items together such as all cleaning supplies on one shelf. Keep only what you need and use. Put everything back in its place when you are finished using it.
3. Maintain a clear desk. Use files to store papers not currently being used. Arrange your files alphabetically or chronologically and keep them current. Sort mail when it arrives and handle it once. Pay bills at least twice a month.
4. Make a list each day of what you want to get accomplished. Prioritize the list from most important to least important. Do the most important task first.
5. Write all your notes in one notebook. Carry a loose-leaf personal notebook with you at all times, write down shopping lists, telephone messages, to do lists, meeting notes, random ideas, expenses, etc. As you do something on your list, check it off and keep bringing information forward. Get rid of post-its.
6. Do it now! Procrastination results in a backlog of undone tasks that can become overwhelming. Set aside a day or two to catch up on the backlog. 
7. Plan ahead for big projects. Large jobs, like painting a room, require many steps. Make a list of all the steps involved, the equipment needed, and do the big job in small segments.
8. Delegate jobs to others according to their skills. You don’t always need to do all the work by yourself.
9. Take a 10 minute break every hour during concentrated work. Stretch, walk, rest, drink water, close your eyes and get away for a few minutes.
10. Reward yourself. If you finish a job early, or complete a difficult task, reward yourself with something that you love – a meal in a wonderful restaurant, a trip to the museum, a hot bath, a walk in the woods, a massage.