We all, more often than not get entangled in the convoluted priorities of our lives. It is easy to become disorganized when we get busy in our day to day lives. I am sure, you keep organization as one of your top priorities but as other work starts flowing in, organization skills go for a toss.
We know, it is the smallest and consistent habit in our daily lives that makes an overall big difference. Therefore, making small changes in our daily life can revolutionize your organization skills. It enables you to have the reign of your busy schedule and make you feel less overwhelming.
I will share some habits which will help you to stay organized when life feels a bit chaotic:
Start your day early
Most of the people around wake up into the daily race of their lives. They wake up behind time, hence start chasing it as soon as they open their eyes. Waking up early and having a morning routine is key to have a well-organized life. If you wake well before time than others, it gives you the right head start. You can have the morning time as your “Me Time” which is an important thing to have. You may utilize this time planning for your day ahead, have an exercise routine, creating a to-do list. It is an important time where you can do journaling and reflect on your productivity. It is a great way to start your day on the right foot and make it less chaotic.
Make a list for everything
This is a very common tip yet not followed by many. Try not to rely on your memory too much for all your daily to-dos. Write down all that you have planned through the day in an ongoing running list. You must have a typical running list for all your groceries you need to get, urgent and non-urgent tasks, etc.
I use my mobile phone’s notes application to note of everything that is pending, instead of using the precious brain memory. The idea is to not forget even the smallest of the things that you have thought of!
Practice “one-minute” rule
This technique is a big time saver and one of my favorites. One minute rule says you should never schedule things you can do under a minute for any time later. Things like putting your coat at the right place when you come home instead of throwing it on the bed, clearing off your plate and putting it in the dishwasher after finishing off your meal.
The best strategy is to brush these small tasks off your shoulder and clear your mind. These small things pile up on one another and create unnecessary chaos in your organized day.
Take simple decisions quickly
If you are one of those who spend a lot of time making decisions in your daily life, it could be potentially causing a lot of unnecessary stress and chaos. Taking a long time being indecisive about things suck out time from what is more important. You should strive for taking decisions on the toes. It will prevent a load of your time and energy, from being wasted on activities like what to wear and what to have for breakfast, and keep your head and schedule uncluttered.
Have a room for everything
Having a dedicated place for things that belongs to you helps you to be more organized. Though, it is a difficult job to put things away and keep things neat and tidy. It makes your life easier to have a designated place for all your belongings in your home so that it is quicker to clean up and stay better organized.
Identify what is important in your life and what is not. Decluttering the amount of stuff at your home can be a big step towards making your life better organized. If you have tried doing this and have failed, you can start by writing stuff down. Make a step-by-step guide of the actionable plan to declutter every room in your house and office. It will help you feel less overwhelmed.
Conclusion
Have an organized, neat, and tidy environment around yourself. Just having a clutter-free atmosphere offers a solution to a lot of life problems. Start your day early and have a plan before you start. Have a handy list of all your to-dos. Never procrastinate something which you know will not take more than 1 minute of yours. Make decisions quickly and have a space for everything that you own.