1.
You're afraid if you put things away, you'll never find them again.
True
False
2.
You bought storage bins and shelving units, but you never seem to use them.
True
False
3.
You have piles on the floor, countertops, tables and windowsills because your closets, drawers, cabinets and shelves are all packed full and bursting at the seams.
True
False
4.
Cleaning up is a boring chore you just can't get excited about.
True
False
5.
Although you know it looks like a mess, making piles is your form of a "to do" list.
True
False
6.
You are a full-time working mom or dad who's also taking care of an aging parent.
True
False
7.
You feel overwhelmed by the amount of e-mail, phone calls and faxes you receive each day and feel constantly interrupted at work.
True
False
8.
You are in the midst of a transition, such as changing careers, starting a new business, going back to school, getting married/divorced, moving or having a family.
True
False
9.
Your spouse/child/roommate/employee/employer organizes things completely different than you, and always disregards your system.
True
False
10.
You live or work in a tiny home or office with no extra storage space.
True
False
11.
You love collecting and displaying certain items.
True
False
12.
You often harass yourself with the mantra, "I've got to get organized."
True
False
13.
You never feel your house is clean enough to have company over.
True
False
14.
You have a hard time parting with items.
True
False
15.
Never satisfied with your organizing systems, you are constantly buying more containers, cubbies and baskets.
True
False
If you become physically or emotionally stressed by mess, you already know you have a problem staying organized. You may hang your head in shame and suspect that you're to blame, but Julie Morgenstern knows better!
