“Getting organized in the normal routines of life and finishing little projects you’ve started is an important first step toward realizing larger goals.” – Joyce Meyer
If you find yourself as the complete opposite of organized, you may be wondering how those people manage it. Some people just seem to be effortless in their organization. They always arrive on time, they have everything put away, and they always seem to know what they’re doing. For the rest of us, even getting out of bed and dressed for the day can be a battle of chaos and confusion.
The truth is, the people who are more organized practice habits that the rest of us don’t – and they stick with it. If you’re looking to be a more organized person, you may want to mimic the habits of highly organized people. They can help you get your life back together, and become a more organized you.
HERE ARE 8 ROUTINES OF HIGHLY ORGANIZED PEOPLE YOU CAN LEARN FROM
8. WAKE UP EARLY AND CATCH MORNING MIRACLES
If you live with roommates or a family, waking up about 15 minutes before the rest of your household can make a big difference on your ability to get ready in the morning. You won’t be fighting for bathroom space or the shower, because you’ll already have a head start on the rest of the people in the house. If you live alone, waking up 15 minutes before when you normally would can also give you just the amount of leeway you need to make sure your morning starts out right.
7. DON’T CHECK YOUR CELL PHONE FIRST THING IN THE MORNING
Fay Wolf, author of New Order: A Decluttering Handbook For Creative Folks (And Everyone Else) says “I recommend not keeping your cell phone in your bedroom when you go to sleep…” With so much available right on our mobile devices, it’s important not to get caught in the trap of lying in bed scrolling through your phone the first thing after you wake up.
Before you know it, you’ll be running late. Instead of immediately reaching for your mobile device, try some breathing exercises to help ease you into waking up. You’ll feel happier and more relaxed, ready to get out of bed and start your day.
6. DO SOMETHING YOU ENJOY
In the morning, give yourself a small time frame to do something that you really want to do. This could be drawing, reading, listening to music, or even giving in and scrolling through your phone. However, there needs to be a time limit. Only allow five to ten minutes of this indulgence before getting on with the rest of your morning. You’ll get a boost of energy from doing something you enjoy, while still keeping yourself accountable and on track.
5. HAVE A ROUTINE TO FOLLOW WITHOUT FAIL
Organized people complete their morning routine in the same order every single day. The more that they complete their routine in the same order, the easier it’ll be to get up every morning and keep the rhythm.
Blogger & pro-photographer Casey Osmundson says, “The more you practice completing a task, the less you’ll have to consciously think about each step. What once seemed like a challenge will soon feel more like second nature.”
When you start to do this, you’ll find that it takes less effort to get out of bed and get everything you need doing in the morning done. This means that if you’re chronically late, you’ll start to be more organized and on time.
