12 WAYS TO GET ORGANIZED THIS MARCH

It is always a challenge to stay organized especially at the moment. Everything seems to be in complete disarray. But certainly, there are ways to do just that and enjoy a fulfilling day.

Thus, here are 12 ways to get organized and get things done.

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Plan your day ahead

Planning ahead is always a lifesaver. Imagine yourself waking up in the morning not knowing what to do. You get easily distracted. You seem to be like driftwood – floating and merely going with the flow.

Avoid this as it is counterproductive. Make it a habit to plan ahead. I am pretty sure this won’t take you more than 30 minutes. Thus, before hitting the hay, take your journals and write those tasks you are going to do the following day.

I recommend Day Designer’s planners. They have so many beautiful weeklies and daily planners you can choose from. Their planners are tailored to help you be more organized and more productive.

Be purposeful

To get organized, you need to be purposeful. You need to be intentional. Being purposeful means you have the desire to actually achieve something. 

This truly matters in getting things done. You have to know your aim and resolve to accomplish it. It doesn’t matter how long you will go. What matters is you take decisive action on the task at hand.

Organise your Folders

Set some time to organize your folders – your files as well as your emails. Here, we are talking about physical or digital storage. It really depends on your preference. Then, put labels on them for easy access. 

Getting organized by using folders saves you time from searching documents. Thus, create your filing system. If you are a digital person, then come up with digital storage. This is way much more convenient I believe. You can simply access it with your phone.

Identify your three tasks for the day

As workers, parents, students, or whatever it is you do, 24 hours will never be enough. You may be faced with so many tasks and it could be overwhelming. Hence, the practical way to maximize your time is to do the top three tasks on your list. 

To get organized for this march, you need to set priorities. You have to choose thoroughly. Make sure that those tasks are of urgent and relevant nature. 

I am a firm believer in having a calendar and a planner. Consult your calendar and book it in your planners. Identify your big three tasks for the day and stick to them.

Set Reminders for every task

Humans are forgetful at times. Thus, it pays to use daily reminders for the tasks you need to do. Use a calendar application with a reminder attached to it. Google calendar does a great job of reminding us what’s up. Set time for each task so you would know how much time you need to focus.

Give each task its own deadline as well. This will keep you on your toes and keep you grounded.

Use your free time to clear your emails

Whether you are on your way to work, use that time to rid your inbox of the already read messages. This is saying you are hitting two birds at the same time – while you’re traveling, you’re getting rid of some “trash”.

Getting organized this march starts by discarding unwanted or less needed stuff. You don’t also need to set an actual time for deleting emails. By using your break, you are definitely maximizing your time.

Apply Colour-Coding

One of the most effective organizational tools is color-coding. It is indeed overwhelming to deal with seemingly insurmountable tasks. Hence, if you struggle with juggling different things at the same time, you can try color-coding.

Use a particular color for urgent tasks or confidential matters. You can use this most especially when you have lots of files. You have to make it simple though. You can use four or five colors to organize your stuff.

Complete one task at a time

Remember, it does not matter how many tasks you can achieve in one sitting. What matters is you are doing something on a regular basis.

Start with the most urgent one then go gradually to less urgent things you have at hand.

It is bad enough that we do not have the luxury of time to spend on a lot of things in one day. Don’t make it worse by feeling too overwhelmed. Thus, you just have to identify the most important thing you have and just do it.

Declutter regularly

To get organized, declutter regularly. This could be once in two weeks or once a month. If you have unused clothes or other stuff, you can sell them or if you may, you can donate them to your favorite charity.

By decluttering, you are giving your house more space and less stuffy. You can concentrate even more on work and it would be easier for you to move around corners. 

ALSO READ: How decluttering saves you money

Prepare your work clothes a night before

Mornings can be quite hectic for someone. You might find yourself one day running late. To not make matters worse, consider preparing your work clothes the night before. Put it on a side table or a chair.

This is certainly time-saving. You just have to worry about tidying yourself up and getting your breakfast.

Thus, to get more organized, make this part of your night routine. So, when you wake up the next day, you won’t be bothered by thinking about what clothes you should wear. 

Put your keys or phones in one place

When you have a busy morning, it’s better if you put your car keys and phones in one place. Maybe, on a table near your main door or hang it on a hook on a wall. That way, it would be more accessible and visible for you.

By applying this simple technique with your other stuff, you do away with having to move around to look for your valuables. You can save up some time and go on your way merrily.

Follow a routine and build good habits

Building a routine surely takes time. Be that as it may, it is better to build one than have none of those. You can start by coming up with simple morning and night routines. 

At the same time, build good habits. Having a routine and set of good habits help you get organized. You don’t just sit there and laze around, scrolling down your social media or just simply nothing.

It keeps you moving – helping you make a productive day.

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Ready to implement these ways to get organized?

Streamlining your life is a lifelong journey. It matters then that you stay patient and disciplined. After all, your success lies with how you spend your day. Thus, skyrocket your productivity by applying some of the techniques above.