Top 10 Ways to Get Better Organized
Karen Kannegiesser, Lotus Business Resources
LLC
Organization is a skill that takes time and effort. With the New Year
quickly approaching, many are thinking of ways to elevate their organizational
skills. Whether it’s investing in a new planner or honing in on new habits,
organization is needed to live an effective life. If you’re looking to enhance
your organizational skills and get a firm grasp on the New Year, consider these
10 tips that will help you get your life together and develop positive habits.
1. Set a Goal
Goal setting is the first step to getting organized. By creating your own
set of priorities, you’re eliminating what doesn’t serve you and welcoming
positive energy.
The trick here is to start with small, attainable goals as opposed to one
major one. This will help you eliminate feeling overwhelmed and allow you to
celebrate small victories.
2. Hold Yourself Accountable
It’s easy to miss the gym or slack off on your passion project when there
aren’t any real consequences to your actions. Instead of leaving your progress
up to chance, hold yourself accountable to do what you set out to do. This will
help you to stick to your schedule and stay organized.
3. Reward Yourself
In order to meet your goals and stay motivated, you have to reward
yourself. Celebrate even the smallest of victories and reward yourself with
self-care “treats” when you meet your goals. This will keep you excited about
your goals and tempted to continue.
4. Set Alarms
One of the best ways to stay on top of your to-do list is to set alarms.
Whether it’s on your phone or setting traditional alarm clocks, having that
little reminder will help you stay on track. Set your bill schedule, deadlines
and other important information so you can always stay in check.
5. Invest In a Planner
Planners have become all the rage. People use them as scrapbooks, journals
and more. Keep your life organized by investing in a good planner. This will
give you a visual of what you need to accomplish. You can
write out your feelings, create monthly vision boards and keep track of your
events. Writing out your responsibilities will give you clarity that’s
unmatched.
“One of the biggest lies I tell myself is, I don’t need to write that down…I’ll
remember it.” - Anonymous
6. Declutter
Trying to stay organized in a cluttered space is counterproductive. In
fact, it can bring about more stress than you initially intended. Start this
New Year off right by cleaning out all forms of clutter you may have.
Throw away old clothes, items and junk that’s simply holding you back. This
will help you develop your mental strength and stay organized.
7. Create a Monthly Goal
Each month provides an opportunity for a new start. Take advantage of this
gift by setting smart and attainable goals. If you find that you struggled with
productivity last month, make that a priority this month. It even helps to
create vision boards with your monthly goals illustrated on them. This will
help you to stay on track in the coming months.
8. Practice Saying No
One of the biggest hurdles encountered when trying to stick to your
personal schedule is getting caught up in other tasks. For example, Wednesdays
are your designated gym days. However, your friends want to go out for drinks
after work on Wednesday night. You haven’t been sticking to your schedule and
it’s impacting your mental health.
What do you do? Well, start by learning how to put yourself first and say
no. Distractions, whether positive or negative, can throw you off schedule.
This can make you feel disorganized and anxious. Learn how to say no and not
feel guilty about it.
9. Wake up Earlier
Challenge yourself to wake up 15-30 minutes earlier each day; you’ll be
amazed at how much more you will accomplish. The additional 15-30 minutes will
give you the opportunity to get to your to-do list and start the day with a
fresh mind.
10. Prepare the Night Before
We’ve all been there,
rushing to get everything together in the morning, while still trying to make
appointments on time. The best way to alleviate those rushed feelings is to
prepare for your day… the night before. Lay your clothes out, pack your lunch
and get your items ready before bed. This will make your morning routine
seamless and enjoyable.
Getting organized is definitely a challenge, but a fulfilling one.
In the process of organizing your business, if you find that some things
could best be organized by DELEGATING them, Lotus Business Resources LLC may be
able to help. We specialize in Social Media Marketing, Graphic, Content, Video
and Business Presentation creation and Project Management.
Here’s to making 2019 great! By implementing these helpful tips, we are
confident that you will begin to feel more organized and prepared for
everything that comes your way.
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