31 Ways To Be More Organized
Being organized is absolutely something you can learn. It is a set of skills and habits, and can be improved upon with some intentionality in this space. Organization may come more naturally to some people than others. But, there are small and attainable habits and mindsets that anyone can incorporate that will really make a difference in helping you to be more organized.
The below list is pragmatic and focused on efficiency. I mean, who doesn’t want to free up more time in their day?! Some of these will resonate more than others. These aren’t value statements, meaning there’s no judgment if you do none or all of these things. And most people have areas that come more easily to them, and others they’re working on. I sure do! Now, let’s get started!
- Purge photos from your phone daily
- Plan meals
- Write things down
- Make your bed
- Have routines
- Remove trash from your car daily
- Tidy kitchen before bed
- Handle mail daily
- Keep a spot for donations and bring them in regularly
- Keep a grocery list
- Put things away after using them
- Purge clutter regularly
- Have a place for everything
- Give the kids chores
- Pick up after an activity before starting the next
- Clean your purse
- Go through coupons – purge expired, use soon to expire
- Have and use a family calendar
- Clean your inbox daily
- Minimize distractions/stay on task
- Know when to delegate and ask for help
- Finish what you start
- Minimize multi tasking
- Make a decision and then move on
- Manage not only time, but energy levels, and schedule work accordingly
- Break large tasks into smaller ones
- Set priorities
- Strategize errands for efficiency
- Do mini pick-ups/resets throughout the day
- Plan ahead & anticipate what’s coming (next week/next month, etc.)
- Keep perspective – tomorrow is a new day and you can get right back on track