Disorganized?

UPDATED 04/28/2025

Feeling disorganized? You’re not alone. The Oxford Dictionary, defines disorganization as

1. A lack of proper planning and control
2. The inability to plan activities or affairs efficiently

In laymen’s terms, disorganization is allowing life to control you rather than you controlling it.

If you look around you, right now, what do you see? It could be a messy work desk, a schedule that has double bookings all over it, or just having too much stuff in your space. If you’re nodding your head, rest assured, you’re not alone. We all have some sort of disorganization in our life and if we’re not careful, it can rule and ruin us.

If you do see disorganization around you, how did you feel? When I see it, I feel immediately overwhelmed, anxious and stressed. You may feel the same, feel like your life is all over the place, or like you’re not yourself. The worst part about it is disorganization doesn’t allow you to focus so you may even feel scatterbrained. It might even feel like you’re on an episode of Hoarders.

Besides making you feel like you’re going insane, disorganization can have effects on you physically too. You might experience weight gain, headaches, stomach aches or nausea, a short temper, forgetfulness, might even be quick to respond to statements, and find yourself judging people too quickly. No one wants that, right? If again you’re nodding, go listen to this podcast episode to get a better picture of what disorganization might really be like.

Unfortunately, some people are naturally born organizers while others have to learn. I was born with the inate sense of organization because I love structure and having things in order. Some say I’m obsessive compulsive, but organization just comes easy to me. My husband, on the other hand, is not a fan of organization. He has a rule that he leaves things in the last place he used them. The problem with this rule is that he never remembers where he last used the item. So whether you’re like my husband or you’re like me, you can start to get more organized.

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Jenn Mullen holds degrees in Psychology and Business Management, as well as a certification in health and wellness coaching. She combines over a decade of corporate experience with more than five years of small business expertise, bringing a unique blend of skills and insight to her work. Beyond her expertise, she’s a high-energy, passionate individual with ADHD who thrives on staying organized, bringing laughter to every project, and finding joy in the work she loves.