Anyway, if you really want to get organized, make a decision. Write it down if you need. Just make it strong and irreversible — make it your lifestyle to be an organized person. An alternative to drawer containers and an easily diy-able solution to drawer organization.
Plastic, expandable drawer dividers are easy to use and they allow you to divide your drawers just the way you need. I used to struggle so much in my small apartment. KonMari Method helped me to radically declutter, tidy up and keep only the things that are giving me joy.
I hate to leave gift shopping for the last day so I always recommend doing it much earlier, like on Black Friday or Cyber Monday. Keep fine dry things like cereals, nuts, and oats in clear glass containers!
Buy them in sets to save money and keep your home decor consistent! Get organized and save time and energy with automation. You can automate things like bill payments, e-mails, grocery delivery, insurance renewals, subscriptions, and many others! Throw out everything unnecessary along the way. The trick to making deep cleaning easier is to get everything you need before starting. Get new cleaning mists, cloths, scrubs, air fresheners, candles, vacuum filters, laundry softener… Of course, only the things that have run out, to prevent extra clutter.
Marie Kondo is applauding this hard. Donate them to your local library or give them away. For that cause, you can use a Printable Bible Journal or create a color system of your own. Decide on tasks and set up a challenge calendar to keep yourself motivated. You can use an app on your phone, or a simple paper tracker, like this free minimalistic, reusable period tracker. I think I forgot to mention that keeping everything clean is one of the best habits that can teach you how to get organized.
Cleaning is the simplest form of decluttering since you are getting rid of dirt and trash. If you learn to keep things clean, it will become a lot easier for you to declutter your possessions and keep them neatly organized.
Spend some time every day asking yourself honest questions: am I okay? If not, why? How can I help myself to feel better? What can I do to improve the situation? Good habits are another, big topic that requires a separate article.
There is one, of course! Read more about them on my 99 habits for a better life. Related tools: Habit Tracker printable. A very important home organization tip. Keep all important documents in binders and those binders — in a safe place, like a lockable drawer. Sort your papers by theme and keep them in beautiful ring binders as well. This will keep your home tidy and organized. It will also be a lot easier to find the documents you need. Here are some of the paper things you should organized:.
Cables are one of the hardest and most boring things to organize so the less there are, the easier it is! One non-physical, but really important aspect of life organization is setting your priorities. Once you have these in place, it becomes so much easier to plan your days, weeks and months.
Start by setting healthy boundaries. Have anyone in mind? Try to gently refuse when you feel like you already have too much of your own. You can use a car organizer that attaches to the back of the seat and holds all the random things you need in your car like wet wipes, water bottles, parking cash, etc. The point here is not organization itself, but your health, and the things you can do to stay healthy and energized.
Take care of yourself! Why not do them all? With drawers, you can basically do it once, repeat if needed, and forget the clutter forever. This will help you to keep things clean and organized all around the year.
Spring cleaning coming? In order to have a productive weekend and avoid a two-day Netflix marathon guilty… , plan your weekend activities in advance. I personally love to plan the weekends for a full upcoming month. This way, you can pre-order tickets or hotels in advance, which usually means better prices. Sort of a self-care organization, and incredibly important.
Regular self-checkups can help you to notice any unusual things at the earliest. I try to check up things like moles, breasts, and teeth every month. Use the walls. Create an organization station in a kitchen cabinet.
Put everything in its place. Set up an outbox. Hero Images Getty Images. Think about your daily routine. Keep a tray on your coffee table.
Put a trash can in every room. IrinaBort Getty Images. Stick to a cleaning routine. Get rid of things you never wear. Vast Photography Getty Images. Organize cleaning supplies in a caddy. Keep clean sheets near the bed. Keep extra blankets nearby, but hidden. Cavan Images Getty Images. Keep a dustpan in every bathroom. Hallgerd Getty Images. Remember to stock up on toilet paper. Cut down on paper towel use. Organize your bathroom reading. Empower your kids to get organized.
What comes into my house is only what I need to have. Bills and letters and checks go into my inbox which by the way is a box with a lid that is wrapped in lovely fabric and has a yellow bow on it so it looks like a present sitting on my desk. Reading material goes on the table by my chaise lounge which is where I do all my reading. A sheet of paper, a calendar and a white board. For my paper the top left section is my actual running to do list for today. The top right section is my running grocery list, or list of things I must purchase.
The bottom left is for notes such as calls I made, who I spoke to, appointment dates. The bottom right is whatever I need to move to another day. My calendar, and the white board are in the same location, so I can transfer short notes if need be. I carry my paper task list with me everywhere, so I can make notes at any given moment. Color coding. This worked especially well when I was in school: I dumped every class syllabus into Outlook, and then color-coded every class period blue for paper due, yellow for quiz, red for test, etc.
It took awhile to set up, sure, but then for the rest of the semester I only had to glance at Outlook to get a very clear idea of what kind of week I was going to have. One binder. My binder is with me all the time and it has helped me become a better employee, family member and relationship guy. Write down, execute and tidy up on the way. These are is my organization bible. A little whiteboard on my bedroom wall. Things can be moved back and forth as appropriate. I find having a specific list for today helps push me to get the important things done in a timely manner.
Prioritize deep work. Most people fall into the urgency trap at work, putting out small fires instead of focusing on the big-picture, high-impact work. Organize your day by starting with a deep work session that centers the most high leverage thing you should be doing at work to garner more customers, land a big sale, etc. Find opportunities for automation and outsourcing.
Ideally, everything else should be automated or outsourced. Balance work goals with life. Burnout is when ambition overtakes balance. While you may love your job and are focused on mastery , ensure you make time for rest and recovery.
The best physical competitors regularly sleep more than 9 hours each night. Train like an athlete: go hard, but prioritize off-time. Home is where it all happens. From doing the dishes to dinner parties, keeping up a clean and tidy household is a never ending unpaid job.
However, by being diligent and using some outsourcing hacks, running a household can be a little easier. Build habits for for running a household effectively. Lamenting about a few chores as a kid seems funny now that all the chores are your responsibility. Building regular habits can help make sure they never get completely out of hand. By doing a little bit on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis you can keep everything running relatively smoothly.
All of this can get overwhelming and difficult to remember. Use a task manager, like Todoist , to set up daily, weekly, and monthly recurring tasks so you can free up your memory. Declutter your home. Automate and outsource errands and chores. Some help from technology and others can reduce the stress of maintaining a home. Of course, outsourcing comes with a cost. Get everyone in your household involved in its upkeep. Clarify responsibilities by formally assigning them.
By doing our best each day instead of opting for all-or-nothing we can maintain balance when it comes to health and fitness. Follow your inclinations with diet and exercise. Instead of forcing yourself to adapt to the latest crazes in diet and exercise, do what feels right for you. Use balance when thinking about healthy food choices. Rest days are just as important as workout days. Prioritize health and fitness. Keep healthy habits like cooking or taking daily walks at the top of your priority list.
Set and measure fitness goals. Fitness is often fun when it can be gamified. To stay motivated, record your workouts and track your fitness over time. Money can buy financial freedom and peace of mind. By organizing your finances with care, you can set yourself up for the future without depriving yourself in the present. Plan your money flow.
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