Q: One way to stay organized is to hold yourself accountable to your friends and family. If you plan on doing a spring cleaning this month, tell your family that you intend to do it. If you plan on finally sending out your wedding invitations by the end of the week, tell your friends so they can eagerly check their mailboxes. Saying that you'll get a task done is different from writing it down, because it makes you feel like you'll be letting people down if you don't do it. This isn't meant to make you put a ton of pressure on yourself. However, it is meant to make you feel like you will stay organized as you go about your daily tasks. This is similar to telling the people close to you that you'll get something done in order to make yourself stick to your plan. For example, if you've been talking about donating your clothes to Goodwill for weeks, call them and make an appointment. If you know they'll be coming by on 3 pm on Friday to pick up your stuff, you'll have to have it ready before then! Set as many deadlines as you can for yourself, making sure that they will help you stick to your plan instead of stress you out. If you want to take it to the next level, tell your boss that you'll get that report done by the end of the week. That'll definitely hold you accountable! One of the reasons that you may be struggling to stay organized is because you spend way too much time on one task and then leave no time for the other five things you had to do that day. Instead of making sure that you do Task A perfectly, make sure that you do a great job of it, but give yourself enough time to move on. One way to do this is to say, "I'm going to spend another 45 minutes on this project, and then I'll turn it in." Giving yourself time deadlines will help you manage your time and will make it easier for you to feel on top of things because you'll have time do to everything you wanted to do. One of the signature qualities of organized people is that they know when they've made an "An effort" and move on. It's mostly not worth it to bring that task up to an "A+" unless it really means something to you. Learning to delegate is a big step if you want to follow through on your organized life style. Just because you want to stay organized, it doesn't mean that you want to do every little thing yourself. If you're determined to keep your household in shape, then you should make sure that your kids, significant other, roommates, or anyone else sharing the space with you also does their share of tasks; if you want to keep things running smoothly at work, make sure all of the employees are contributing toward your goals with helpful tasks. If you plan on doing everything on your own, it'll be harder to follow through on what you say you'll do. Don't be afraid to ask for help. If you feel overwhelmed by tending to your garden, ask a friend to help you. If you feel like you can't study for a math exam alone, ask a smart friend for help. Knowing when you can't do something alone can help you stay on top of things; getting help is far better than flailing. If you want to continue to follow through on staying organized, then you should reward yourself for a job well done. Don't just do one task and move on; reward yourself with whatever works best, whether it's a frozen yogurt at the shop down the street or a fifteen-minute break to read your favorite gossip blog. Life isn't all about doing work and getting stuff done, and if you never stop to let yourself know what a great job you're doing, or take a break from time to time, then you're likely to feel overwhelmed. If you want to stay on top of things, then you have to know when to take a break! You can even build some rewards into your "to do" list. Maybe after you do the first two things, you can take a short walk. Maybe after you finally get that project done, you can go to your friend Mindy's party. If you approach your tasks this way, not only will you be more likely to be more organized and to get everything done, but you'll also have more fun along the way!
A: Tell your friends and family about it. Set deadlines for yourself. Avoid perfection. Delegate as much as you can. Reward yourself for tasks you've accomplished.

Q: To make sure no carpet beetles can return, check your screens and doors for holes and keep them closed as much as you can. Look outside and throw away old spider webs and nests from birds, rodents, or bees, which carpet beetles can hide in. You should also examine any flowers or plants that you bring inside for signs of carpet beetles or larvae. If you see any, leave the plant outside. For a particularly stubborn or recurring infestation, you can spray liquid insecticide around the lower outside portion of your home and near entry points. Insecticide can affect other, non-harmful bugs, though, so only apply it outside as a last resort. Vacuuming carpeting and washing your clothes and other fabrics frequently, at least once every 2 or so weeks, is the best way to prevent a carpet beetle infestation. Treat spills and stains immediately as well; food and sweat stains on fabrics can attract carpet beetles. Make sure to keep hair, lint and dust bunnies to a minimum, as carpet beetles like to feed on these. Store off-season clothes, fabrics, and starches in sealed plastic bags or containers. Air them out in the sun and brush them at least once a year to check for an infestation. For extra protection, layer your stored fabrics with resin strips filled with insecticide. You can also use moth balls, flakes, or crystals. If you do find an infestation, wash or dry clean the items before storing them again. Carpet beetles will only eat organic products, so choosing synthetic materials will lessen your chances of getting an infestation. This is especially helpful for carpets, rugs, and furniture. Synthetic materials typically used for rugs and carpeting include nylon, polyester, triexta, and olefin. For furniture, synthetic options include acrylic, acetate, nylon, and polyester.
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Look for and remove any outdoor sources or nests. Clean carpet beetle-prone areas frequently. Seal unused fabric and clothes in plastic containers. Choose synthetic materials over organic ones.