Forming good habits and establishing asolid daily routineare two key practices for getting your life andpossessions in order.
Here are 10 tricks for getting organized that it’s possible for you to start doing today.
Items such as an entrance table orwall-mounted key organizerare great for storage.
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Make your to-do list at either the beginning or end of the day.
You likely pay them online, so there’s no reason not to get the bill online, too.
Do a regular quick scan of your checking and savings accounts.
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Plus, looking at your savings puts you in the right frame of mind each morning to continue saving.
Carry a Notepad
A pocket-size notebook is essential to an organized life.
It is endlessly portable, is user-friendly, and never needs recharging.
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There’s no need to carry around the extra weight.
Then, cross items off your list you’ve already purchased.
Finally, schedule time to grocery shop and cook.
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Lay Out Clothing
Laying things out beforehand makes you feel more orderly and efficient.
That’s why we recommend laying your clothing out the night before.
It saves you time in the morning from staring into your closet wondering what you should wear.
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Once you get into the habit of prepping things before you need them, you’ll never go back.
How you prep your launchpad will depend on your life and schedule.
Maybe you gotta lay out the ingredients for breakfast and lunch.
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Or it’s crucial that you repack and refresh gym bags, work bags, and school bags.
Check the weather report and locate umbrellas if necessary.
Try this out bymaking a general planfor your day, and stick to it for a week.
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And you shouldthis can help set a positive tone for the day.
There’s another way for you to feel more organized and less cluttered: Do the dishes.
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