Getting organized and staying organized are two difficult feats. Keeping organized when your life is busy seems impossible. You think you are organized and then the next thing you know, there are papers everywhere and a cluttered mess has found its way to you once again. These tips will help you get organized this year, even with your hectic schedule.
Create a To-Do List
A to-do list can be in a planner or on a piece of scrap paper. Either way, it is essential to stay organized. You can’t just rely on your brain to keep a mental checklist because let’s be honest, you’ll forget something. The American Psychological Association says that we spend so much energy trying to remember things, but all that energy can be saved by making a list.
Keep an Inbox
No matter what you are working on, sometimes we have multiple tasks that need to be done in one day. Staying on track of deadlines is important. Having a place like a basket or shelf to put pending tasks organized by due dates is a great and simple way to stay on top of tasks. Organizing tasks by time-sensitivity will help you keep track of tasks without getting overwhelmed or worried.
Find a Pattern to Your Workflow
The human brain loves routine. It’s simply how we survive. Check your calendar and see how your weeks line up. Maybe some days are freer than others. Try to find a pattern of your days. Maybe one day is specifically more overwhelming than another or you have more free time. By organizing ahead, you can spread out your tasks so that you aren’t spread thin.
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Don’t Let Things Pile Up
Feeling overwhelmed with a million tasks can make it difficult to stay focused on those tasks. Learning to tidy up something in two minutes can be a huge help, rather than putting off clean up time. Spending five minutes at the end of your day to “wrap up” can also help you stay organized and unwind, all without feeling stressed.
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