The fine line between order and chaos.
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One man's trash is another man's treasure; so, too, is one man's disorderly train wreck another man's successfully organized system of piles. There are, however, some warning signs that identify the sufficiently disorderly members of society -- the people most in need of a little structural savvy.
You know who you are! Or do you? Read this article to find out if your system (or lack thereof) counts as disorganized to the extreme. It could be a garage crammed to the gills with four seasons of disheveled outdoor gear or a junk drawer that has taken the word "junk" to the extreme. Whatever the particulars, these are the signs to look out for when you suspect you've crossed the line between "messy" and "disorganized mess."
Start the Countdown |
10: Get organized? But I'm overwhelmed! |
9: Have company over? Think again! |
8: Eat at the dining room table? Nice try! |
7: That food went bad? Bummer! |
6: Your project was due? Whoops! |
5: That bill was late? My bad! |
4: Let's go on a vacation? Where the heck are our passports! |
3: Take passengers on a road trip? Where are they going to sit! |
2: Getting ready for work? I don't know where a clean pair of pants are! |
1: Move in together? But then we'll have two of everything! |
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