I know that for me, it only takes one day of not staying up on my usual organizing habits or chores and then all of the sudden it looks like a bomb hit our house and I feel completely overwhelmed by everything.<\/p>\n I\u2019ve learned that even though I don\u2019t necessarily want<\/em> to prioritize organization when life gets busy, it\u2019s usually key to maintaining my sanity during those tougher days or seasons of life.<\/p>\n Sometimes it\u2019s the smallest habits in our days that make the biggest overall difference in our lives. Making small changes to your daily routine can help you stay more organized and allow you to feel more in control so that your busy schedule feels less overwhelming to you.<\/p>\n So today I\u2019m going to share some habits that I\u2019ve found to be super helpful when it comes to staying organized even when life feels a bit chaotic!<\/p>\n As a former night owl, I have to say that creating a morning routine has been key for me to start my day off on the right foot, especially when I\u2019m busy!<\/p>\n I took Crystal Paine\u2019s Makeover Your Mornings<\/em><\/strong><\/a> course several years ago and it completely changed how I view mornings and taught me that the way we approach our morning routine can make such a positive impact on our lives. Creating a morning routine is a great way to start each day off less chaotic \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n Related: 15 Ways to Make Your Mornings Happier<\/a><\/p>\n Instead of relying on your memory to remember to complete any to-dos you think of throughout the day, simply add them to various ongoing lists. I have typically have running lists for groceries I need to get, urgent tasks, non-urgent tasks, etc.<\/p>\n Instead of using precious brain power trying to remember all of these things on my own, I just add to my various lists throughout the day so that I can then move on with the rest of my day knowing that I won\u2019t forget any to-dos that I\u2019ve thought of! The notes app on my phone is usually where I store them.<\/p>\n Related: 9 Ways to be Insanely Productive<\/a><\/p>\n If a task is going to take you a minute or less to complete, then do it now <\/em>instead of putting it off for later. A few tasks that come to mind are things like hanging up your coat when you walk in the door, putting away items from your trip to the store when you get home, and clearing off your plate and putting in the dishwasher right away after you finish a meal.<\/p>\n It\u2019s usually easiest to tackle these small tasks as they pop up instead of allowing them all to pile up so that you\u2019ll need a bigger chunk of time to complete them later on.<\/p>\n Related: 25 Ways You\u2019re Wasting Time on a Daily Basis<\/a><\/p>\n Maybe you keep putting off tasks like doing a thorough cleaning of your bathroom because you simply don\u2019t have the time to do the full deep cleaning you want to do. Instead of trying to do all the deep cleaning at once, perhaps you have time right now to just scrub the toilet, and then tomorrow maybe you will have time to clean the bath tub, and then the day after that you will clean the mirror and vanity.<\/p>\n Sure, it might not be ideal or time efficient to clean the bathroom this way, but the important thing is that it\u2019s all getting done eventually and you are breaking the bigger task of deep cleaning your bathroom up into bite-sized chunks that are more manageable for you right now.<\/p>\n {for more time management tips, sign up for my free 4-week Simplify<\/em> course<\/a>}<\/strong><\/p>\n Make sure your car is filled up with gas so you don\u2019t have to make a last minute stop at the gas station when you\u2019re already running late to get somewhere. Or stay on top of your laundry so that you don\u2019t have to hunt around in the morning as you\u2019re running out the door trying to find a clean shirt!<\/p>\n Related: Productivity Habits to Streamline Your Life<\/a><\/p>\n If you\u2019re typically indecisive about even the simplest of decisions in your day-to-day life, it could be causing you a lot of unnecessary stress and sucking time away from what\u2019s most important.<\/p>\n If you struggle with indecisiveness, make an effort to start making decisions more quickly so that you can get on with your day and not waste your energy on the things that don\u2019t really matter (i.e. what to wear for the day or what you want to eat for breakfast).<\/p>\n Related: 11 Things to Do When You Feel Overwhelmed<\/a><\/p>\n It\u2019s tough to put things away and keep everything neat and tidy if you don\u2019t have a dedicated place to put it all. Make your life easier by dedicating a place for everything in your home so that it\u2019s quicker to clean up and stay organized!<\/p>\n Decluttering the amount of stuff in your home can also be a huge help in staying organized and on top of things. In my Clutterfree<\/em> course<\/a><\/strong>, I share an actionable step-by-step plan to declutter every room in your home and help you feel less overwhelmed by the process!<\/p>\n Are there any other ways you like to stay organized when life is busy? Share with us in the comments section below!<\/strong><\/p>\n There are affiliate links in this post. If you choose to make a purchase, I will receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. I only recommend products that I love myself and that I think would benefit you too. 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<\/a>It is so easy to become a disorganized mess when life gets extra busy.<\/p>\nTips to Stay Organized When Life is Busy:<\/h2>\n
1. Create a morning routine<\/h3>\n
2. Use lists for everything<\/h3>\n
3. Use the \u201cone minute\u201d rule<\/h3>\n
4. Do what you can with the time you have<\/h3>\n
5. Stay on top of the little things<\/h3>\n
6. Make decisions quickly<\/h3>\n
7. Make sure everything has a home<\/h3>\n