21 Micro-Habits Keeping a clean and organized space is not just about making your home look nice; it can also significantly impact your mental health. By developing micro-habits and following them consistently, you can keep your space tidy and your mind clear. Here are 21 micro-habits that can help you achieve this:
- Make Your Bed The simple act of making your bed first thing in the morning can set the tone for the rest of the day. It gives you a sense of accomplishment, and returning to a tidy bed at night can be calming.
- Put Away Your Coat and Shoes By putting away your coat, shoes, and other accessories, you avoid tripping hazards and create a clear path in your home. It can also reduce feelings of anxiety and overwhelm caused by clutter.
- Recycle the Junk Mail Don't let unnecessary items clutter your space. Recycling junk mail immediately helps to keep your home clear of unwanted paper clutter.
- Put Clean Dishes Away Leaving clean dishes on the counter or in the sink creates visual clutter and can make it difficult to focus. By putting away clean dishes, you free up valuable counter space and make meal preparation more efficient.
- Don't Leave Clothes on the Floor or Furniture Dirty clothes belong in the laundry pile, while clean clothes should be put back in the closet or dresser. It helps to reduce visual clutter and promotes a sense of calm.
- Put Away Your Keys and Change By designating a specific drop-zone for your keys and chan, you avoid the stress and frustration of misplacing them.
- Don't Leave Out Your Bathroom Toiletries Keeping your bathroom counter clear and organized can create a sense of serenity and calmness, especially when getting ready in the morning.
- Put Office/School Items Away By putting away office or school items, you avoid creating a work-life imbalance and help to maintain a clear and focused mind.
- Empty the Car When You Arrive Home By taking everything out of the car as soon as you get home, you avoid creating clutter and confusion, which can negatively impact your mental state.
- Wash Snack Dishes/Cups Immediately: Washing snack dishes and cups immediately after use avoids unnecessary messes and stress caused by dirty dishes.
- Store Kitchen Appliances Keeping small kitchen appliances like toasters and blenders out of sight reduces visual clutter and promotes a clear and organized kitchen.
- Clean Up After Playing with Toys or Gadgets By putting away toys and gadgets after playing, you avoid creating visual clutter that can cause anxiety and overwhelm.
- Tear Down Cardboard Boxes Flattening cardboard boxes frees up valuable space and promotes a clear and organized living area.
- Put away the Remote Controls: By keeping remote controls in a designated spot, you can avoid the stress and frustration of not being able to find them when needed.
- Return Chargers and Cords to Drawers By keeping chargers and cords out of sight, you avoid creating visual clutter and promote a clear and organized space.
- Fold Your Blanket After Use By folding your blanket after use, you avoid creating visual clutter and promote a sense of calm and order.
- Empty Full Trash Cans/Bins: By removing the trash immediately when it's complete, you avoid creating unpleasant smells and messy living spaces.
- Return Reading Materials to Their Designated Home By returning reading materials like books and magazines to their designated spot, you avoid creating visual clutter and promote a clear and organized space.
- Throw Expired Food Keeping expired food out of your fridge, and pantry helps to promote a clear and organized space and avoids the stress and frustration of finding expired food.
