No one arrives on this earth an organized person, as should be obvious from the chaos that little children wreak. Organization - by which I mean the ability to effectively manage your time and/or your team's time - is a skill, and we all have to learn it. More accurately, being organized is a constellation of skills. You need to learn how to identify priorities, how to map your goals to your long-term priorities, how to break down large goals into specific tasks, how to communicate effectively, and more.
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Being organized is a skill. It is an ability to manage your time effectively and be productive. If you are organized, you will feel less stressed.
Here are a few tips on how to become organized:
Jot down a list
Write down everything you need to get done daily, the things you do, and the things that you should get done.
Arrange your day
Think about when you work best, and categorize your tasks into the time of day that makes the most sense for when you will finish the tasks.
Morning - Get the task that you want to do least done first thing in the morning.
Midday - Use this time to do simple tasks that aren't taking too much of your effort and your mind.
Evening - Make a plan and prepare for the next day. Customize your checklist to match your schedule. You can also use this time to revise, review, or analyze the things you did for a day.
Stick to your routine
This helps to automate tasks that need to get done. Those tasks will become part of your life without you even thinking about them. Try it out for a month and see if it suits you. Check if there is something that needs adjustments.
Do not dawdle
What you can do now, do it now. Don't waste your time. Do not let the tasks to be put off. The longer you postpone, the harder it will be to get the task done.
Sort everything
Sort out and make storage for everything. Look for similar items and label them. Make easy to access storage for the things you usually use. Always put the items back to where storage it belongs.
Declutter consistently
Consistency is a must. Try to declutter every week. Check your schedule to find time to organize.
Only keep what you need
More stuff means more clutter. Keep only those you need. Get rid of some things. Don't try to hold on everything that you want but not really needed.
Don't buy everything
When shopping or doing groceries, write down first the lists of things that you need to purchase and buy those items only. Some people buy things that captivate their attention, others buy because it is on sale or cheap. Check first your list. If you need that thing, then buy it.
Stay motivated
Put a lot of effort to stay organized. Work harder when you feel like giving up. Always remember that what you work for is important to you.
You can give yourself a reward for your hard work. This will make you get motivated.
Create some ME TIME
Give yourself some time to do what you like. Maybe an hour will do. Do things that you enjoy like painting, reading, baking, watching, etc.. This will give you the energy to do the task as you will feel more fulfilled.
Everybody needs to take a break. Weekends especially Sunday are the best to take a day off. This will help you get over the stress, fatigue, and anxiety.
We have different strategies for managing our time. These are just a few things that may help you become an organized person. Like every skill, you have to learn and practice being organized consistently. Make it a habit. The more you do this, the more the tasks get easier.
Sources:
https://www.lifehack.org/articles/productivity/how-organize-your-life-10-habits-really-organized-people.html
https://community.chronicle.com/news/1355-organization-is-a-skill-not-a-trait
https://www.thespruce.com/how-to-create-a-daily-routine-2648007
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