54 Ways to Organise Your Life

I have days where I’m super-organised, everything is perfectly planned and I feel really, really productive! Other days, I don’t know how I even manage to leave the house…It all started after I had my son, so I’m going to blame it on baby-brain because it is definitely real!

Surely I’m not the only one who has these crazy days, so I thought I’d share a few things that actually make a big difference to how productive my day is.

OK maybe reading this list alone won’t organise your life, but it will definitely give you a few ideas of small things that you can start doing to make your days less stressful.

Alright, enough of my rambling…Here’s my killer list to help you sort your life out!

54 Ways to Feel More Organised

Write things down before you forget
Set a 15-minute timer to complete small tasks before moving on
Follow a routine in the morning, and the evening too
Put things back in their place as soon as you’re finished with them
Create a meal plan for the week ahead
Meal prep for the week ahead, following the above meal plan
Unsubscribe from unwanted emails
Try not to multi-task. Give each task your full attention
Schedule some daily downtime for yourself. Try at least 60 minutes with no phone, social media, emails etc.
Use a calendar: on your phone, a diary or planner, even a wall calendar
Learn to say ‘no’ sometimes. You don’t have to attend every event you’re invited to.
Declutter your work-space
Set yourself a challenge, and include others
Clear out your handbag weekly
Learn how to batch cook, and use your freezer
Set yourself a budget and review it weekly
Tidy up after yourself
Donate items that you don’t use regularly
Schedule your washing machine to start while you’re asleep, so it’s finished just before you wake up. (Most machines have delayed-start timers)
Make your calendar visible to friends & family. Put it up in the kitchen, or share it digitally
Sort through your mail straight away
Take a photo of documents so you can keep a record, and get rid of the paper copy
Use the Reminder App on your phone
Create templates, e.g. for emails that you send regularly
Dictate text instead of typing
Get enough sleep – aim for at least 8 hours a night
Wake up early
Leave your phone in another room if it’s a distraction
Have a cleaning schedule
Choose and lay out your clothes the night before
Wash up or put things in the dishwasher straight away
Tidy up your computer desktop
Use a password manager on your personal devices
Set up direct debits for your bills
Automate monthly savings to be transferred to a separate account on payday
Go paperless where you can. Opt for email correspondence instead
Close unused bank accounts; less paper, and fewer emails
Make your bed
Stockpile regularly used items when they’re on offer
Use your space wisely! Not everyone has masses of space, but there are some inventive storage solutions out there
Track your calories
Prepare your meals & snacks for the next day, and log/track it at the same time
Write a shopping list and keep it up to date. As soon as you see things running low, write it down
Plan your route in advance, if you’re going somewhere new
If you have a long daily commute, check your route before you set off, in case there are delays
Clean your car and keep it clutter free
Listen to something that motivates you. Music, Podcasts, audiobooks
Follow/subscribe to people on social media that motivate you. YouTube is great for this!
Research big purchases online, and small ones too
Use the UNFOLLOW button! Review your social media and be brutal; unfollow anyone who doesn’t inspire, entertain or motivate you.
Get up, shower and get dressed (even if you don’t plan on leaving the house that day)
Make your own coffee/tea/juice and take it with you, instead of buying them when you’re out
Always have a refillable water bottle with you
Write down your ideas and revisit them often