Do you feel overwhelmed by piles of papers, bills, and to-dos? You’re not alone. Many struggle to stay on top of life’s endless paperwork and tasks. But a simple solution can bring order to the chaos: The Sunday Basket. This game-changing system, created by professional organizer Lisa Woodruff, has helped thousands of people reclaim their time and peace of mind. The magic lies in its sheer simplicity.
What is the Sunday basket?
The Sunday Basket is a simple yet powerful organizing system developed by Lisa Woodruff, founder of Organize 365. It involves using a basket and slash pockets (plastic dividers) to corral all your papers into manageable chunks. Each Sunday, you review the contents, decide what needs action that week, and return the rest for next Sunday’s review.
Why it works
The magic of the Sunday Basket lies in its ability to:
By dedicating just a bit of focused time each week, you can say goodbye to cluttered counters, misplaced bills, and nagging mental to-dos. Everything has a home in your Sunday Basket until you’re ready to tackle it.
Getting started
To set up your own Sunday Basket, you’ll need:
Start by gathering all your scattered papers into one sorting session. Make piles by category, then put each pile in its slash pocket. Label the tabs for easy reference. Now you’re ready for your first Sunday Basket review!
Each Sunday, take out the basket and glance at each slash pocket. Pull out any papers that need action before the following Sunday and put them in a “to-do this week” section. Everything else can wait until your next check-in.
Making it a habit
Consistency is key to making your Sunday Basket a success. Schedule your weekly review on your calendar. Make it a pleasant ritual by playing music or sipping tea. Soon, it will be a comforting routine you look forward to, not a dreaded chore.
You’ll likely find your papers and to-dos dwindling as you get in the groove. You’re taking care of business regularly, not letting things pile up. That means more bandwidth for the people and projects you love.
A life-changing system
Lisa discovered the power of the Sunday Basket during a stressful season of motherhood and entrepreneurship. Drowning in paper piles, she created this simple system out of desperation. But it became a game-changer, giving her space to breathe and dream again.
She’s since shared it with thousands of others who’ve found freedom in its simplicity. Hours previously lost to hunting for papers and worrying about loose ends are now spent living with intention. The Sunday Basket won’t just organize your papers – it will bring peace to your mind and order to your days.
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