Have you ever wanted to become one of those people who know how to keep everything in perfect order and whose houses don't have an object out of place? Here are some simple tips to help you have a more organized lifestyle.
Steps
Step 1. Cleanse at a time when you are feeling particularly happy and energized
A good mindset completely changes daily household chores. An alternative is to do them when you have an hour free; for example, take care of it after completing other commitments, so you won't regret it later.
Step 2. Try to ease the burden
If you listen to your favorite music while cleaning, household chores will likely weigh less on you. In the meantime, dance a little or sing.
Step 3. Think positive
Dismisses thoughts like, “Oh, great! I have to clean my room and I don't want to”. Instead, think, "A tidy room helps me live better." Alternatively, start without dwelling on it too much: act, don't think.
Step 4. Make a list of benefits
Think about it: the cleaner your room, the easier it will be to find what you need in an instant. That way, you don't have to waste countless hours digging through your drawers and closet looking for something. A clean space actually saves you a lot of time.
Step 5. Be satisfied with your work
You can very well pat yourself on the back for achieving a noteworthy result, especially when you invite someone over and compliment you for being nice and tidy.
Step 6. Add a pinch of creativity
Make some pretty decorative labels and containers to store all your stuff.
Step 7. Not only will you have more time, you will also be able to have more space, and this is an advantage to be appreciated
The more often you throw the trash around the house, the more space you will have. Drawers full of useless things will make room for everything you had to accumulate in the back of the closet, because you have always put off the big cleaning.
Step 8. Cleaning relieves stress
Messy floors and furniture can have a very damaging effect on one's mental disposition. If you surround yourself with chaos, your inner self will also become chaotic.
Step 9. Turn it into a game
If you can motivate yourself to beat your cleaning records and shorten the time, the actual job may seem a lot less demanding.
Step 10. Seek advice from the "clean freaks" you know
Some will tell you this has always been the case, but others may actually give you helpful tips. Just step forward and ask.
Step 11. To be more orderly in general, always be ready for anything
Take extra money with you. If you have a cell phone, make sure it is fully charged before going out. You never know: you may find yourself in a difficult situation and maybe no one will be able to help you. Having your phone close at hand saves you from a lot of trouble. A poorly organized person cannot be called prepared.
Step 12. Make to-do lists
- Make a list of daily tasks. The daily list, the one you use immediately, should not have more than five tasks, otherwise it will take too long and it will be unlikely to complete everything. Each day, mark a couple of top priority assignments and do them at full speed until you finish them.
- Write a to-do list for the week. In this case, add tasks such as grocery shopping, repairing the air conditioning, etc. To make your daily to-do list, draw on this list. A whiteboard or other type of board can help you remember everything you need to accomplish day-to-day or long-term goals.
- Write a to-do list for the month. This list should include more general tasks, such as birthday gifts, car overhaul, going to the dentist. Draw from this list and then know what to do daily or weekly.
- Write a to-do list in the more distant future. Sure, it's challenging, but why not take advantage of this moment to rethink your life and figure out which direction it's headed? Becoming an orderly person is a matter of priority, and putting your goals in order will only do you good. Finish what you started. There is no point in writing a to-do list if you don't know how to discipline yourself and complete the tasks you've assigned yourself. There are many ways to stick to the list. Stop putting off, remove or ignore distractions and get to work.
- If there is something that punctually ends up at the bottom of the list, consider this commitment carefully. Is it really that important? If so, get it done, or at least try. If not, put it back on the long-term list to do it someday or delete it altogether. Don't leave an assignment pending for too long.
- Remember to always be organized, don't just do it for a day.
- Throw away everything that gets in your way, because it is of no use to you.
Advice
- Never be discouraged by the progress of the day. If you've had a bad day, don't get distracted and don't think, “Well, nothing went the way I wanted today, so I'm not going to clean my room. What do I care about the disorder? ".
- Small items can be stored in a container, so they will be tidy.
- If you clean your room, you may find something you have lost and haven't found for a long time.
- Always having a notebook and a pen available to write down what comes to mind is helpful. Usually, the best ideas pop up at the most unexpected moments, so that's why they are forgotten so easily. If you think the notebook is too big and you can't keep it anywhere, there is a solution. Pop into a bookstore or stationery shop to buy a pocket diary. Obviously, it's best to have one compact enough to take anywhere. Another idea is to use your mobile or tablet. All of these devices allow you to add notes and reminders. If you use them, it is a practical method. As a last resort, call your home and leave a message on the answering machine.
- Make yourself comfortable. Wearing comfortable clothes while cleaning will help you bend over and move around much easier.
- Plan ahead. Make a weekly schedule and determine what to clean day after day. By doing this more and more often, it will eventually become a habit.
- When organizing your weekly list, remember that something totally unexpected could always happen. As a result, commitments aren't written in stone, but make sure you take care of priorities and whatever you can.
- Every Sunday night, tag the clothes you will wear over the course of the week and hang them on a clothes rack. Take some post-its and attach them to the hangers of the daily outfits by writing “Monday”, “Tuesday” and so on.
- Post-its will come in handy. Place them in strategic places to serve as a reminder. For example, if you know you have to wash your car, then stick one on the steering wheel - when you get in the car, you will remember it. Other useful points: doorknobs, mirrors and PC monitors (on the edges, not on the actual screen).
Warnings
- Don't forget to clean up after putting everything in place. A "cleaning freak" is neat and clean. After you've got your things sorted, dust and vacuum.
- To be more organized, do your best in everything you do.
- Respect and accept any rules you should follow at school, at home, or anywhere else you go.
- Don't put too much pressure on yourself.
- Remember that obsessive-compulsive disorder is a real disease, so avoid overdoing the order.
- Do not drink alcohol or take illegal substances. You would be more unkempt.
