Have you ever felt like you’re drowning? Like there are too many things to do and not enough hours in the day? Do you feel like your life is chaotic? Are you constantly scrambling to get everything done, but feel like you’re not getting anywhere?
We’ve all been there. Whether it’s a new job, a new baby, or just daily life, sometimes it feels like there isn’t enough time to get everything done. And as a result, we stress out, procrastinate, and feel guilty about not getting everything done productively and efficiently, as the pressure of deadlines mounts on you causing an overwhelm and burnout.
It’s no secret that we’re living in a world that moves faster than ever before. But the more we try to keep up with our lives, the more we can feel like we’re falling behind. That’s why it’s so important to take time for self-care—and one of the most effective ways to do so is by organizing your life and being more productive. We know that it can be hard to find the motivation to get started organizing your life, but once you do, you’ll wonder why you waited so long!
Being organized can be a huge asset in your life. It helps you achieve your goals and feel like you’re getting things done, but it can also save you time and energy. Organizing your life is about more than just throwing things in a drawer. It’s about making sure that all the parts of your life are working together in harmony. Having a purpose, a Vision helps you become more productive. You have a reason to wake up every morning, you strive for your goals, boosting your self-esteem as you accomplish the tasks you are set to do.
When we are organized and our home and brain is free from clutter, we feel calmer, are able to focus and be more productive. We are also able to connect to others spontaneously and enjoy life without feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stressed. If we feel good, this has a positive impact on other people in our lives, and who wouldn’t want to be more joyful in life.
Whether you’re the type of person who likes to keep everything and the kitchen sink in your life, or someone who prefers to live with a little less clutter, these 10 simple yet effective strategies can benefit everyone:
1. Promote a Clean Environment: The first thing you’ll want to do when trying to organize your life is get rid of all the clutter in every room of your house. This means going through every drawer, cabinet and closet and getting rid of anything that doesn’t serve a purpose or add value to your life. If it doesn’t bring joy into your home, then it doesn’t belong there!
A clutter free mind, home & workspace eliminates distractions and boosts productivity.
2. Set achievable Goals: No matter how big or small, having a purpose will keep you motivated. Only include things that are going to happen today (not tomorrow or next week). Break up large tasks into smaller ones and celebrate every accomplishment.
3. Prioritize & limit Distractions: Start with the most important task first & time yourself to complete that. Limit your time on social media while working.
4. Let go of Perfection: Focus on one task you can do best & delegate more time-consuming tasks to others. This will save you couple of hours to think and act more creatively.
5. Get enough Sleep & Alone time: If you’re feeling tired throughout the day because you haven’t gotten enough rest—this will lead to more mistakes being made throughout the day which leads back around again into a cycle that keeps going until something breaks it up. A good physical & mental health routine is essential for overall wellbeing, increased Productivity & Longevity. Time spent with yourself will help clear your mind and allow you to focus on whatever task is at hand without distraction from others around you (or even yourself). Maintain a journal for daily self- reflection.
6. Create a system for keeping track of things that matter to you: Whether it’s a notebook where you write down important dates or events, or an electronic calendar on your phone or computer—whatever works best for you! Just make sure that whatever system you choose makes sense for how often information needs updating and how much detail will be required (such as birthdays vs anniversaries).
7. Plan out your day the night before: whatever works for you, just write down everything that needs to get done the next day & keep the checklist at an accessible place, so that it’s in front of you when it comes time to start working. Make a list of everything that needs to be done and then rank them by importance or urgency. This will help you focus on the most important tasks first and leave the rest for later.
8. Make sure your inbox is empty before leaving work at the end of the day: Set aside a block time of 20 to 30 minutes to check any remaining emails towards the end of your workday. This will help you relax at home and spend some good quality time with your loved ones including yourself.
9. Calendar & Schedule time: in your calendar for important tasks, like paying bills or working out at the gym, so they don’t get lost in the shuffle of everyday activities.
10. Consider using an Apps: like Momentum or RescueTime to track how much time you spend doing different things online or on your phone during the day.
There is no magic trick to making your life simpler. You just need to start doing the things that you know will make you happier. You need to reduce the complexity in your life and cherish the moments that bring you joy. We hope you were able to take something away from this list. Thanks for reading, and hopefully this will come in handy for you. If you would like more helpful information or tips like these, subscribe to our weekly Newsletter to make the most of these FREE Guides!
