It's been a while since I've made a post, but I'm still as OCD as ever when it comes to being organized. If there is one thing I can not stand it is having an unorganized purse where I can't find anything I'm looking for. So, I'm going to show you how I organize my purse, and maybe it will help some more of you out.
First, lay out everything you're going to want in your purse. Mine is lacking a few things that I would normally carry, like an emergency kit, but I have to do some more shopping before the fall semester starts and I'll restock it then.
So, this is everything I want in my purse;
A notebook (because I'm a writer and you never know when inspiration will strike)
A small memo pad (for making lists)
A planner
A wallet
Sunglasses
Kleenex
Mobile charger (spare)
Pill box
Body Spray
Pens, highlighters, sharpie
Headphones
Nail kit
Mini scissors
Lip balm
Allergy medication
Candy
Then, in another small pouch, I have tools for writing, editing, and making plans in my planner:
Tabs
Note tabs
Colored tabs
Whiteout
Paperclips
Binder clips
An eraser
2 magnetic bookmarks
Now, this may seem like a lot, but trust me, once you get it organized into your purse it really wont seem like much. You're going to want to get something like an organizer from the dollar store. I believe you get a small and a large one in the box. It's been a while since I've bought one. This is what mine looks like (turned inside out).
You're going to want it turned inside out to start with. It makes planning spaces for things much easier, and it's simple to turn it the right side out once you fill it with all of your goodies. So, now that you've got it turned inside out, grab a few things to start with. I chose the pill box, scissors, headphones, nail kit, lip balm, hand sanitizes, and pens.
The next part is simple, just start placing thing into the pockets. There are some pockets designed for specific purposes, but I hardly pay attention to those.
You can't really see it, but the pill box is in the middle pouch in front of the colorful pens and the headphones are to the right of that.
Once you have the small things put into a place, turn the organizer back to right side out. Don't worry, nothing should fall out.
Next, I went through and put all of my writing tools into the small pouch. Yes, it really all fits.
Now, the easy part. Take your bigger items and put them in the large empty space inside the organizer. I've added my wallet, sunglasses, candy, writing tools, and body spray. The spray went into the side pouch on the organizer.
Because they're a little awkward, the Kleenex, allergy medication, and the mobile charger went into the front pocket on my actual purse.
My purse has three additional pockets on the inside, where I keep my phone (substituted by the iPod) and my cigarettes. (Bad habit I know, I'm trying to quit). The last pocket is where I usually keep my feminine products. My organizer, and the small memo pad I put between the organizer and my purse. There isn't really enough room for it inside the organizer. I also put my notebook there. Believe it or not, but there is room for a small book, should you chose to carry one.
And viola! A well organized purse with a place for everything and everything in it's place. I usually go through once a month and take everything out and re-organize it. Just to make sure I really need everything, and I'm not letting it get too cluttered. I'm sure once school picks up it will get worse. I'm actually considering getting another one and having one purse for work and one for classes. I would just need to move my wallet and planner from one to the other.
Hope this helps someone .
