Becoming an organized person doesn’t come naturally. It’s something you learn to do over time by building out the right habits.
And if you want to be more organized or even look effortlessly organized to other people, then it really isn’t that hard. It just takes a bit of discipline when it comes to your home, time, and decisions. You need to know what to prioritize and what organization habits need to be set in place for success.
And down below are 8 habits of people who are organized. Read them over and see what you can start adopting this week!
They Keep Organization Simple
Keep things simple. Don’t make things any harder for yourself than they need to be when it comes to organizing. So for example, don’t have a jar for your red pens, blue pens, and black pens. Just have one jar you keep your pens in.
The more you simplify your home in this way, the less likely it is that things will get out of control.
They Create a Schedule
Organized people have schedules.
And since it’s easy to be forgetful, make sure to keep your own schedule and write things down. Whether it’s a list of tasks for the week ahead, a shopping list for the next time you’re in town, or even an event or birthday coming up, make it a habit to keep a schedule. That way you’re always on top of appointments, daily to do lists, tasks, and projects.
Making Decisions Quickly
Rather than being vague or keeping things “just in case,” start making decisions now. You want to create the habit of immediately dealing with things, not putting them off.
You either need something or you don’t. You’ll either wear something or you won’t. Something either fits you or it doesn’t. This upcoming event works into your schedule or it doesn’t.
By making these decisions, it’ll be so much easier for you to keep your space and time well organized.
Taking Care of Emails Efficiently
Rather than having hundreds of unread emails cluttering up your inbox, get rid of them! Set a time in your week to check out your inbox. And then on that day, read them over, address them, and then either store or delete.
They’re on Top of Their Finances
Organization also spills over into your finances. So keep a record of your income and outgoing expenses so you can manage your money, and see where you could potentially curb expenses.
A great way to do this is to create your own budget so that you can stay on top of your finances and get rid of any money related stressors.
They Tidy Up As They Go
Don’t set days for tidying up your rooms, just clean as you go.
If you finish up the milk, go put that carton in the recycling bin now. If you’re done reading a book, put it back on the bookshelf. If you just took off a piece of clothing, either put it in the dirty hamper or fold it and put it away.
By not letting work build up and having a place for everything, the home will stay manageable.
So make it second nature when it comes to this organization habit of dealing with things immediately.
daily routines
They Have a Regular Morning Routine
Make it a habit to start getting up earlier and create a well organized morning routine.
Doing this will give you more time to complete tasks, and then the rest of the day is yours! It’s such a great way to get ahead on your chores and have more free time for yourself.
Planning for the Next Day
Rather than waking up and stumbling through different tasks, write down what you need to do the following day before you go to bed.
In fact, make this apart of your daily routine. This way you can get up, know exactly what you want to accomplish in that day, and not fall behind on projects or chores.
Grace Moser is the author and founder of Chasing Foxes, where she writes articles to help women create a life they love in big and small ways. She's been a full-time traveler since 2016 and loves sharing her experiences and exploring the world with her husband, Silas. Her lifestyle and travel advice can also be seen on sites such as Business Insider, Glamour, Newsweek, Huffpost, & Apartment Therapy.