Staying Organized this New Year
It’s the new year and more than likely we’ve all created a list of goals and resolutions we have for the new year. If one of your goals is to get organized and stay organized then continue reading this article. We’ve shared some great tips and ideas to get you started and guide you in the right direction so that this is the year you can have the best organizational skills possible as well as getting more things accomplished. So without further delay let’s get started!
- Create a to-do list and make sure to prioritize your list based on importance.
- While going through your to-do list, go down your list one by one so you can finish tasks in their entirety rather than having a list of several unfinished tasks.
- Time is a huge part of staying organized and making sure that you use your time efficiently is key.
- If you have a habit of forgetting things then keep a small notepad handy so that you can write down things instantly.
- Do you like to stay busy by being social with friends and attending events? If this sounds like you then why not keep a calendar. This way you wont overbook yourself or forget plans you’ve made, plus you can pencil in some quality time for yourself.
- Are you someone who tends to lose things easily? Then a great tip for you is to simply, put things back! Whenever you use something be sure to put it back exactly where you got it from as soon as you’re done. By doing this, not only will you have less chances of losing a particular thing but you’ll keep things neat and organized as well.
- Keep things clean and organized. If you cook, or go out alot you probably always end up with a pile of dishes or clothes. Rather than waiting until later to clean why not clean up right away, that way you won’t have to come home or wake up to a mess.
- Make sure to plan ahead. If you know you have to be somewhere or do something important that requires a lot of time, be sure to plan ahead so that way you’re not rushing yourself at the very last minute. You’ll be more at ease rather then stressed out.
- There are some people who love technology and then some that dislike it. The best thing about technology is that it can benefit us by allowing us to stay organized and eliminate extra piled up papers and what not. Thanks to technology we can scan or take photos and organize them on computers and cell phones. Thanks to the latest applications available to us we have more efficient ways of staying organized from paying bills to having an organized place to store important documents or even photos.
- Lastly, make sure that while staying organized, you make time for yourself. Make sure that you take the time do the things you love and enjoy yourself from time to time. Taking time for yourself will help keep you calm, relaxed and tension free.
Hopefully, this list of tips and ideas will be useful to you in getting your new year started in the right way. Who knows, if you can tackle this list you might end up having the best year! Best of luck for the new year!