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Lanna Nakone, author of Organizing for your Brain Type, has established a set of criterion to figure out how each individual's brain operates and how you can adapt to be more organized and stay on top of your responsibilities.

Nakone has some advice for parents who want to help their children improve their work habits: "Organizing has to be simple, not complicated. You need to create an environment where they feel motivated and comfortable," she says.

Nakone believes there are some simple ways to achieve this kind of atmosphere.

"The first thing I do when I work with families is right away I open the windows and (turn on the) lights.

"Kids won't do their homework in their room if it's dark and unmotivating."

One problem Nakone sees is parents wanting their kids to organize like they do.

"Parents want it their way or the highway," the professional organizer and consultant said. "You have to create an environment that reflects who they initially are."

In her book Nakone examines four kinds of brain types;

PRIORITIZING STYLE -- those who are adept at analysing data and delegate organizing.

INNOVATING STYLE -- those who are artistic and creative.

MAINTAINING STYLE -- those who need routine and conform to traditional organizing methods.

HARMONIZING STYLE -- those who need a peaceful environment.

The idea is to figure out what style you fall under and adapt yourself.

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