Being organized is a character many people are desirous of having, and why not? When you’re an organized person, you command more respect from others and yourself, your personal and work space looks better and cleaner and to a decent extent, you have your life together, or you at least feel like you do.
Here are some tips on how to be more organized.
1. ORGANIZE YOUR THOUGHTS
Yep, you certainly read that right. To have a more organized life, you need to have organized thoughts. Try not to think about too many things at a time, reduce the tabs opened in your mind to the barest minimum and stay focused on one view at a time.
2. AVOID TOO MUCH MULTITASKING
Multitasking may seem pleasant and alluring, but it can create a mess and lead to too many unfinished projects. Consider focusing on one task at a time, complete it and then focus on the next project.
3. HAVE A SPECIFIC PLACE FOR EACH ITEM
Make sure that each item you own has a specific spot where it’s kept and if you use it, do well to return it to where it ought to be immediate. Please don’t wait till you have a whole bunch of stuff lying around to return them to where they should be.
4. DECLUTTER REGULARLY
It is essential to de-clutter your space regularly. Give away or throw out stuff you have not used in a while. Throw out old stuff to make room for new ones. This may be not easy if you’re a hoarder, but it’s essential to do away with outrageous things if you want to be more organized.
5. CREATE A TO-DO LIST (AND STICK TO IT)
To-do lists are pretty helpful if you want to be more organized. They are beneficial if you’re looking to be more organized regarding Time Management. They also help you become more productive. Of course, tick everything you did off your to-do list at the end of the day. Doing that makes you feel more fulfilled at the end of each day!
6. BE DISCIPLINED
You really cannot do all of these if you struggle with being disciplined. Discipline is perhaps the most important thing on this list. You need to decide to keep doing all these things even when you do not feel like it, don’t worry; however, if you miss a day or two or fall back into old habits again. Pick yourself back up and get back into building your new habits.
