Tips for Getting Your Life Organized

Organization is an important tool to become more efficient, save time on mundane tasks, make things look tidier, and find things when they are needed. While most of us are very busy throughout the day, simple organization ideas can make life easier while taking care of things that need to be done. To get more organized, take advantage of life organization tips. Does this Spark an idea?

1. Tools and Reminders

   • Set up an organization schedule and adhere to it so chores do not start piling up. While this sounds easy, many tasks often go forgotten. To avoid forgetting chores, make sure there are plenty of reminders set. For those who have notepads or reminder features on their cell phones, set an alarm to sound at the time a task is supposed to be accomplished. Buy a daily planner and write down the tasks that need to be done and when they must be accomplished. If you live with friends or family, set up a wall or computer calendar where everyone can see what they must organize and deadlines.

     
     

   Avoid Clutter

   • Make sure you have adequate shelf space for media items, such as books, compact discs and movies. After reading a book or watching a film, put it back on the shelf rather than leaving it out until they begin to pile up. Do not leave dishes sitting around after use. Immediately place them in the sink or dishwasher. If you own a large number of electronic devices, try to acquire cordless models to reduce cord clutter. For devices with cords, bundle them so that they are not making a mess or creating an electrical hazard.

   Minimize Things

   • A number of household items can be minimized. Rather than write out different grocery lists and risk accumulating sheets of them, save them in a cell phone. Get paperless billing from as many sources as possible, and pay bills online so that paperwork does not build up. Make sure to block all junk mail whenever possible. In the refrigerator, combine containers of the same item that are partially full to save space. If you use multiple e-mail accounts, try using just one central account and forward mail from the others. Try to get remote controls that will work for multiple devices and get rid of the extras.