I decided to Google “happiness graphics” and came up with the one you see here. It struck me that we really do choose to be happy, sad, worried, or glad.

Once I got my head in the right place, I began thinking about all the reasons to get organized during a recession. In fact, it’s a great time, because being organized provides the following opportunities to:

…make payments on time, eliminating late fees on bills and taxes…reduce the need to re-buy things you own, but cannot find

…save time spent looking for things (time is money)

…unearth lost tickets, gift certificates, checks and other valuables

…prevent missed opportunities

…eliminate the need to pay for extra storage space

…prevent expensive illness or accidents in a healthier, happier home

…create room in your garage for your second most valuable possession – your car

I feel better already.