Getting Organized

Planning ahead and getting yourself organized is something that can be difficult, especially if you do not do it right. If you try to make a 6 month plan that starts tomorrow, you might feel yourself overwhelmed. However, if you take some time to plan ahead, things can go a lot smoother.

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When it comes to getting organized, where is the best place to start?

1. Make A Long List: Before I do anything to my planner, I make a list on 1 piece of paper. House, Business, Personal, and whatever other to dos I might have to get done. That way, I can see exactly what I need to do for everything.

2. Add Important Dates: Always start your planner off with important dates you must remember. Work times, birthdays, etc. all should be added to your planner first, so that you see what is a must for the day.

3. Combine 1 & 2: Sounds simple, right? This, however can be the hardest step. I used to use a weekly planner, but found it ineffective. When you have so much to do, sometimes you don't know exactly what you can get done in that day. However, by using a weekly to do list, that categorizes your to dos, you can look at it every day and see what needs to be done first.

Every morning, I look at my monthly planner just to see what day it is, where I am in the month, and what is coming up soon. Then, I get out my weekly planner, and see where I am on my goals for the week.

When I kept a daily planner, it seemed that I never got anything done on the day that I had planned. I wasted so much time moving stuff from day to day, and replanning. However, when I started having a weekly to do list, I simply saw what needed to be done, and crossed it off when finally completed.

I found myself more able to focus on the end goal, instead of just a to do for that day. This encourages me to get it done quicker and therefore get more done throughout the week.

Tips For Getting Organized

When it comes to getting organized, it is quite simpler than you would imagine. With a few quick tips, the determination to do so, and just getting up and getting started, you will be organized in no time. Below are 4 quick tips that can help you get organized quickly.


1. Declutter your area: Whether you are mostly at your desk or in your living room, take some time to clean out all that clutter in your house. Have your area organized, and you can think and work a lot better.

2. Plan: When it comes to getting organized, taking the time to make a schedule works best. Have a schedule for house chores, kids activities, meals, business to do. Whatever you have to do, get it all on one schedule. Then daily, you have a reminder of exactly what you need to get done.

3. Get Ahead: Have days where you clean out this room, or update your files, so that when it comes to important times, like spring cleaning or tax season, you are already ahead of the game.

4. Meal Prep & Plan: Taking some time on the weekend, or whenever you are free, to prep meals for the next week will save your life. Not only will you save a lot of time thinking what to cook, but you will start to save money and time by planning and prepping meals ahead of time.

When it comes to planning, I always start with my monthly planner. I then take the time to fill in everything I need, and usually just grab a small sheet for exactly what I have to do daily.

Below is a list of some things to consider when planning your month:

• Daily Task
• Meal Plans & Prep time
• Work/Business To Do
• Children To Do (school and other activities)
• Personal Time (date nights, spa day for yourself at the house, podcast hour, etc.)
• Errands/appointments
• Bills/ Expenses for the month
• Goals & To Do's for them
• Workouts
• House Chores/Cleaning

Also, click HERE to find one of our many personal planners that can help you easily get organized!