Organizing your space and mind can be daunting, but it doesn't have to be. By implementing these small steps consistently, you can create a more organized and clutter-free environment that will help you stay focused and productive.
- Start Your Day by Making Your Bed Making your bed first thing in the morning can give you a sense of accomplishment and motivate you to tackle the rest of your day.
- Put Away Your Coats and Shoes Keep your entryway clutter-free by putting away your outerwear in its designated spots.
- Recycle Junk Mail Prevent unwanted clutter from entering your home by recycling junk mail before it piles up.
- Put Clean Dishes Away Avoid having dirty dishes pile up by putting them away immediately after washing.
- Keep Clothes Off the Floor and Furniture. Maintain a tidy bedroom by putting dirty clothes in the laundry and clean clothes in their designated drawers or closet.
- Use a Drop-Zone for Your Keys and Change Keep track of your keys and change by consistently using a designated drop-zone.
- Keep Bathroom Toiletries Off the Counter Maximize counter space and create a cleaner bathroom environment by keeping toiletries organized and stored away.
- Put Office/School Items Away Minimize visual clutter and improve focus by putting away office or school items in their designated spots.
- Empty Your Car When You Arrive Home Avoid a cluttered car by removing any items brought in at the end of each day.
- Wash Snack Dishes Immediately Avoid having dirty dishes pile up by washing snack dishes immediately after use.
- Store Kitchen Appliances Out of Sight. Free up counter space by storing appliances like toasters and blenders in cabinets or on shelves.
- Clean Up Toys and Gadgets After Use Teach children (and yourself) the importance of tidiness by cleaning up toys and gadgets after use.
- Flatten and Store Cardboard Boxes Save space and reduce clutter by flattening and storing cardboard boxes.
- Put Away Remote Controls Prevent remote controls from cluttering up living spaces by putting them back where they belong after use.
- Return Chargers and Cords to Drawers Prevent cords and chargers from cluttering shared spaces by storing them in designated drawers.
- Fold Blankets After Use Create a tidier living space by folding blankets after use instead of leaving them wadded up on the couch.
- Empty Full Trash Cans and Bins Avoid overflowing trash immediately by emptying full cans and bins.
- Store Reading Materials in Designated Spots Reduce visual clutter by storing reading materials like magazines and books in designated spots.
- Throw Out Expired Leftovers and Food Keep your fridge and pantry clutter-free by disposing of expired or spoiled food.
- Put Away Tools Avoid cluttered workspaces by putting tools away after use.
- File Papers Prevent paper clutter by filing papers in their designated spots.
By incorporating these small steps into your daily routine, you can create a more organized and productive environment that will help you stay focused and motivated.
