--- title: "STYLE Savvy: Strategies for those with an I Know I Put It Somewhere Organizational Style" description: "3 key organizing strategies for those who \"know they put it somewhere\": Lisa Hess breaks down ways to keep track of your things." --- [![catholic-mom-logo-v2](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/images/catholic-mom-logo-v2.svg "catholic-mom-logo-v2")](https://www.catholicmom.com/) [![facebook](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-facebook.svg)](http://www.facebook.com/CatholicMomCommunity) [![twitter](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-twitter.svg)](http://twitter.com/CatholicMomCom) [![instagram](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-instagram.svg)](http://instagram.com/catholicmomcommunity) [![youtube](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-youtube.svg)](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAuUqHCVPDzyMgSMaMZxxug?view_as=subscriber) [![search-icon](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/search-icon.svg)](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/2017/08/09/style-savvy-strategies-know-put-somewhere-organizational-style#) # STYLE Savvy: Strategies for those with an I Know I Put It Somewhere Organizational Style Aug 9, 2017 11:30:43 AM  |  by [Lisa Hess](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/lisa-hess) !["STYLE Savvy: Strategies for those with an I Know I Put it Somewhere Organizational Style" by Lisa Hess (CatholicMom.com)](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/i-know-i-put-it-somewhere.jpg?width=800&height=600&name=i-know-i-put-it-somewhere.jpg) Via [Pixabay](https://pixabay.com/photo-196575/) (2013), CC0 Public Domain Those with the I know I put it somewhere organizational style are arguably the tidiest of the Organizing by STYLE bunch. Driven by a need for clear spaces and neat appearances, these folks are better at putting things away than their cram and jam******* ***or drop and run******* ***counterparts. The trouble is that any open drawer, shelf, nook or cranny is fair game, and, without a system, I know I put it somewhere******* ***organizers aren't as organized as they may look. Still, they have the right idea, and a few tweaks can transform them from I know I put it somewhere to "I know exactly where I put it!" - When it comes to **organizing**, those with the I know I put it somewhere******* ***organizational style benefit from reminders. Clear storage, color-coded systems or even a master list can serve to remind them which storage spot (that seemed so perfect at the time) is the one they should be looking in now. Any step that I know I put it somewhere******* ***organizers can take in the direction of a plan or system will bring them one step closer to finding what they need when they need it. - Location plays a similarly important role when it comes to **list-making. **A designated drop spot, whether a desktop, the kitchen counter or the Notes app on a cell phone, can make the I know I put it somewhere******* ***organizer's lists more accessible, and therefore more useful as well. - In **goal-setting**, as with list-making, visibility and accessibility are important for the I know I put it somewhere******* ***organizer. Perhaps more important, however is storing all of the items for a particular project together in a consistent location (the same place every time). Nothing slows progress toward a goal faster than not being able to locate the things you need to take the next step. [tweet "3 key #organizing strategies when you 'know you put it somewhere': #STYLEsavvy with @L2Hess"] If you're an  I know I put it somewhere * *organizer, what key ideas do you swear by? Share in the comments below. For more ideas on the  I know I put it somewhere **** *** ***organizational style, [check out my original post](http://catholicmom.com/2015/11/18/savvy-basics-three-key-ideas-for-the-i-know-i-put-it-somewhere-organizational-style/). **[Get free printable information sheets about containers and the styles](http://orgbystyle.blogspot.com/p/charts.html).** --- *Copyright 2017 Lisa Hess* ### Share this article [![Share on Facebook](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/facebook-24x24.png)](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2017%2F08%2F09%2Fstyle-savvy-strategies-know-put-somewhere-organizational-style%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dfacebook) [![Share on Twitter](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/twitter-24x24.png)](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2017%2F08%2F09%2Fstyle-savvy-strategies-know-put-somewhere-organizational-style%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2017%2F08%2F09%2Fstyle-savvy-strategies-know-put-somewhere-organizational-style%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&source=tweetbutton&text=STYLE%20Savvy%3A%20Strategies%20for%20those%20with%20an%20I%20Know%20I%20Put%20It%20Somewhere%20Organizational%20Style) [![Share on Email](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/email-24x24.png)](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2017%2F08%2F09%2Fstyle-savvy-strategies-know-put-somewhere-organizational-style%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail%20&body=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2017%2F08%2F09%2Fstyle-savvy-strategies-know-put-somewhere-organizational-style%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail) ** #### About the Author ![Lisa Hess](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/Lisa%20Lawmaster%20Hess.jpg) ### [Lisa Hess](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/lisa-hess) Transplanted Jersey girl Lisa Lawmaster Hess is the author of a blog compilation, three novels, and three non-fiction books, including the award-winning Know Thyself: The Imperfectionist’s Guide to Sorting Your Stuff. A retired elementary school counselor, Lisa is an adjunct professor of psychology at York College of Pennsylvania. She blogs at [The Porch Swing Chronicles](http://l2hess.blogspot.com/), [Organizing by STYLE](http://www.orgbystyle.blogspot.com/), and here at Catholicmom.com. [Read all articles by Lisa Hess](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/lisa-hess). [**](https://www.facebook.com/L2Hess/) [**](https://twitter.com/orgbystyle) ## Related Blog Articles [ STYLE Savvy: Shopping with STYLE Read ](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/2017/04/05/style-savvy-shopping-style) [ STYLE Savvy: Do Your Styles Take a Vacation When You Do? Read ](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/2017/07/19/style-savvy-styles-take-vacation) [ Back to School with STYLE: What is STYLE, Anyway? 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