12 Easy Personal And Home Organization Ideas To Start The New Year Off Right
It is a new year and, if you are like most, it will be a new you! Of the plethora of resolutions made around this time, becoming better organized ranks high up there. Who does not want to make things easier for themselves? Bringing some simplicity into your life will help. To help you make those new good habits stick you will need the right supportive items. They will help make sure you can keep to your more streamlined and organized way of life. To get things rolling, here are 12 easy personal and home organization ideas.
Stop Frantically Trying To Get It All Done
Face it, life is a messy business and tends to assume a disorganized state. Things flow much more smoothly when kept in order. Just as a chef stays organized in the kitchen, you can aspire to do the same with your life.
I can admit to finding myself feeling overwhelmed when I have procrastinated. When my space is untidy and disorganized, it feels like such a big job to get it back on track. It gives me the strong urge to keep procrastinating which, of course, leads to an even bigger job. You see where I’m going here. It is a vicious cycle that is extremely easy to fall prey to. Benefits of keeping oneself organized can include:
- Reduced Stress: It follows that reducing stress makes you healthier. It improves your mood, allows you to get better sleep, and even reduces chances of a cardiovascular event.
- Reclaim Your Time: Stop wasting time searching through the clutter for the things you need. Speed up the time it takes to get things done when things where they need to be when needed.
- Find More Storage: When organized and decluttered, you will find there is a lot more storage room than you thought you had.
- Mind The Budget: Save a bit of dough when you do not re-buy something you already have because it disappeared in the mix.
- Comfortable Surroundings: You will have much more comfortable, attractive, and relaxing surroundings with much less effort once things become organized.
Stop Frantically Trying To Get It All Done
Face it, life is a messy business and tends to assume a disorganized state. Things flow much more smoothly when kept in order. Just as a chef stays organized in the kitchen, you can aspire to do the same with your life.
I can admit to finding myself feeling overwhelmed when I have procrastinated. When my space is untidy and disorganized, it feels like such a big job to get it back on track. It gives me the strong urge to keep procrastinating which, of course, leads to an even bigger job. You see where I’m going here. It is a vicious cycle that is extremely easy to fall prey to. Benefits of keeping oneself organized can include:
- Reduced Stress: It follows that reducing stress makes you healthier. It improves your mood, allows you to get better sleep, and even reduces chances of a cardiovascular event.
- Reclaim Your Time: Stop wasting time searching through the clutter for the things you need. Speed up the time it takes to get things done when things where they need to be when needed.
- Find More Storage: When organized and decluttered, you will find there is a lot more storage room than you thought you had.
- Mind The Budget: Save a bit of dough when you do not re-buy something you already have because it disappeared in the mix.
- Comfortable Surroundings: You will have much more comfortable, attractive, and relaxing surroundings with much less effort once things become organized.
It's Just A Matter Of Habit
You might think that things are so far out of control you will never be able to get them back on track. You would be wrong. It will take time and will power but you can get your life organized if you stick with your decision to do so. It will seem overwhelming at first. You will have to put effort into it. Over time, however, you will form a series of good habits. These will make keeping your new-found organized lifestyle nearly effortless.
A lot of forming new habits is defining what triggers your bad actions and how to work around them. A great example is how I felt about cleaning up the kitchen. I enjoy a good, home cooked meal like the best of them. I always hated cleaning up afterwards. When my tummy was full of a delicious dinner, doing dishes was the absolute last thing I wanted to do. After I decided that I had to change, I started small. I learned a better way to prep. That help me focus more on cleaning up as I cooked my meal. Eventually, with some determination, I ended up with nothing left to clean after dinner than the plates I ate on and the pot the food was in. Now I find myself cooking far more often and eating far less take out. Importantly, it no longer feels like a chore.
It's Just A Matter Of Habit
You might think that things are so far out of control you will never be able to get them back on track. You would be wrong. It will take time and will power but you can get your life organized if you stick with your decision to do so. It will seem overwhelming at first. You will have to put effort into it. Over time, however, you will form a series of good habits. These will make keeping your new-found organized lifestyle nearly effortless.
A lot of forming new habits is defining what triggers your bad actions and how to work around them. A great example is how I felt about cleaning up the kitchen. I enjoy a good, home cooked meal like the best of them. I always hated cleaning up afterwards. When my tummy was full of a delicious dinner, doing dishes was the absolute last thing I wanted to do. After I decided that I had to change, I started small. I learned a better way to prep. That help me focus more on cleaning up as I cooked my meal. Eventually, with some determination, I ended up with nothing left to clean after dinner than the plates I ate on and the pot the food was in. Now I find myself cooking far more often and eating far less take out. Importantly, it no longer feels like a chore.
Getting It Right From The Beginning
Forming new habits, especially organizational habits, is neither instant nor effortless. In the end, however, they make your life much more enjoyable.
- Start Small: Don’t try to tackle it all at once. Pick out one or two small areas and plan out a way to organize them.
- Stay Consistent: Keep adhering to your plan no matter how much you may feel like putting it off for the next day.
- Reward Yourself: When you meet the small goals, indulge in a reward to reinforce how good accomplishing that bit of organizing feels.
- Involve the Family: Having someone to share responsibility and hold each other accountable will go a long way towards staving off the ever-present temptation of procrastination.
- Do Not Fear Change: Your original plan may or may not work. You should be prepared to change it up if you find things are not working the way you want them to.
- Use Reminders: Remember, it is not a habit yet so set reminders to nudge you in the right direction at the proper time.
- Everything Has a Home: The key is to streamline and organize so things need to be where they are supposed to be when you need them.
- Practice Makes Perfect: If you really want to get gung-ho about creating a more organized life, then go through the motions. Even when it seems not needed, it will make your habits more mindless as you grow into them.
Getting It Right From The Beginning
Forming new habits, especially organizational habits, is neither instant nor effortless. In the end, however, they make your life much more enjoyable.
- Start Small: Don’t try to tackle it all at once. Pick out one or two small areas and plan out a way to organize them.
- Stay Consistent: Keep adhering to your plan no matter how much you may feel like putting it off for the next day.
- Reward Yourself: When you meet the small goals, indulge in a reward to reinforce how good accomplishing that bit of organizing feels.
- Involve the Family: Having someone to share responsibility and hold each other accountable will go a long way towards staving off the ever-present temptation of procrastination.
- Do Not Fear Change: Your original plan may or may not work. You should be prepared to change it up if you find things are not working the way you want them to.
- Use Reminders: Remember, it is not a habit yet so set reminders to nudge you in the right direction at the proper time.
- Everything Has a Home: The key is to streamline and organize so things need to be where they are supposed to be when you need them.
- Practice Makes Perfect: If you really want to get gung-ho about creating a more organized life, then go through the motions. Even when it seems not needed, it will make your habits more mindless as you grow into them.
Easy Personal Organization Ideas
A good first step towards organizing your surroundings is to organize yourself. Fortunately, there are some good items out there to help you with that. Whether it be a personal organizer, calendar, or even a good carry bag, there is something out there to fit your need.
Easy Home Office Organization Ideas
Some people may work from home while others may just keep a desk for household activities. No matter which camp you fall into, a desk space needs to stay organized to be effective. Here are a few items that will get your home office headed in the right direction.
Easy Storage Organization Ideas
One of the major points of becoming more organized is to declutter your space. To make it more inviting to you, your family, and your guests. There are a multitude of options available to keep your stuff stored and out of sight until needed and keep things organized and streamlined.
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It's Never Too Late For A New Organized You!
Creating a new you for the new year is not an impossible task. You can streamline your life by making a conscious effort to become more organized. This will reduce your stress, make once tedious tasks take less time, and can even lead to better eating habits. Forming those habits will not be easy-peasy at first. It will take persistent effort on your part. Start out small, craft a plan, then change and build on that plan as you grow. Then staying organized will become something you just do without thinking. As with most things in life, it will take the right tools to keep you on track. All the time and effort you invest in this endeavor will be worth it in the end. Your family will thank you for it. Your friends will thank you for it. Most importantly, you will thank yourself for it when you incorporate these 12 easy personal and home organization ideas.
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