Organizing Incentives aka Scooby Snacks

It seems to me that in order to get organized, one needs to have an incentive. It can't come from a spouse's complaining or the fact that you can't find that important phone number. It really comes down to WANTING to be more organized. I don't care if it is your desk, your refrigerator, or your car. Once you have the incentive, it will get done. And in order to keep it organized you have to continually pat yourself on the back for each and every small task you have done to becoming more organized. Are you stressed out because your kitchen is a mess? Vow to keep the dishes done. When you have loaded them up into the dishwasher, pat yourself on the back or, if your spouse did the chore, give them a big pat on the back and a Scooby snack. The point is to recognize the little bit that you are doing and build from it. Old habits do die hard but they can be changed. I have seen it done, and I am a walking example of it as well. Here is a great quote for you to chew on (if you don't have that Scooby snack handy): "Good thoughts elevate deeds; good deeds elevate thoughts." -Anonymous