Organization isn’t something you’re born with. It’s a learned habit.
No matter how disorganized you think you are, with a few tips and tricks, you can improve your organization skills quickly.
The most organized people in the world have made these few things daily habits:
Write It Down
If you’ve ever met someone who seems to remember everything - birthdays, anniversaries, names, dates - in most cases, it’s because they are experts at writing things down. In today’s world, you no longer have to grab a pencil and paper to help you remember. Use your phone to its fullest advantage. Use a reminder app to keep you on track. Try list makers, such as Remember The Milk for your grocery lists.
Use Schedules and Deadlines
Organized people rarely waste time. You don’t find them shuffling paper from one pile to the next. They give things the priority they deserve, and move them off of their plates. Instead of multitasking, set aside the time to work on one priority at a time. Work on the most important thing first, and work it to completion. You’ll find you get a lot more done using this technique.
Give Everything A Home
If you’ve developed junk drawers all over your home, you’re living in a world of chaos. Organized people ensure that everything in their home has a place to rest. They also ensure that when they are done using an item, it returns to its place. Visit your local storage, hardware, or even craft store for ideas.
One In, One Out Philosophy
One of the easiest ways to keep an uncluttered home is to giveaway or sell an item every time you bring something new into your home. If you buy a new shirt, an old one has to go. This ensures that every room in your home, including closet space, doesn’t become overfilled and disorderly.
Delegate
Are you the type who takes on more than you can do? It’s time to delegate some of your responsibilities away. An organized life is one that has less stress. It’s never filled with too many meetings, responsibilities or deadlines. After you make your to-do list for the day, determine where you can start removing items and giving them to someone else. Work at it until you’re doing only the most important things for you to do.
How do you work to stay organized?