If you’d like to get organized – start with your brain...

If you rely on lists, notes and calendars to stay organized – your mind might be a mess...

Margaret Moore, author of “Organize Your Mind, Organize Your Life,” says the physical tools we rely on to stay organized are useless if your brain isn’t focused. Dwelling on stress and schedules can be paralyzing – and even the most organized people need to give their brain a break.

We can help to organize our brains in as little as two minutes. The trick is to find a distraction that works. A brisk walk, gazing at a photo, or listening to a favorite song could be enough to cleanse the brain’s palate and improve focus so you can tackle the next task at hand with some clarity.