Life gets busy. Plans start to pile up, and it just gets way too overwhelming sometimes. Fortunately, there are many methods to keep organized and to keep all of your plans in one place. Some methods are digital, and others are the traditional pen and paper.
1. Utilize YOUR PHONE
Your phone is the ultimate tool to being more productive. From pre-installed apps on your phone like notes and calendar to time-saving apps like Taskade, Streaks, and MindPad.
Pros: Can stay on top of your to-do lists this way
Cons: If you’re not tech-driven, this may not be the most ideal method
2. Use a PLANNER
Planners are the OG when it comes to keeping your life together. Daily, weekly, monthly, yearly planners, you name it, whatever purpose you need from a planner you have plenty of options. If you want something to use daily, a planner is well worth the purchase.
Pros: Keep track of daily activities
Cons: Wide variety of options
3.mark it on a CALENDAR
Separate from a daily planner, a calendar is something visible to you everyday with the most important information. The best types of calendars are ones that fit your lifestyle. If you’re not into visuals, consider something minimal with a clean and simple design. Want a daily mantra or inspirational quotes? Whatever you choose make sure your calendar offers the space that you need to add your tasks and plans to the individual day.
Pros: Good view on everything going on
Cons: Hard to narrow down on day-to-day activities
4. keep a TO-DO LIST
A to-do list is a classic method of prioritizing what you need to get done. However, you can create the ultimate to-do list by categorizing your priorities. However, if you just want to clean your closest, for example, don’t add your closet to-do list to your general list. Create a separate list with simple priorities so you can get each task done quickly without anything getting too complicated.
Pros: A streamlined way to see tasks
Cons: Can get overwhelming
5. Keep everything in its home
Things can get jumbled quickly in a haste. Instead, create designated areas in your home to know where everything belongs. Be intentional with your decisions if you know you don’t like to rush in the morning, keep your keys and wallet, and whatever else you need for the day in the same place. Don’t know where to begin? Get tips from the pro herself, Eileen Roth.
Pros: Reduces clutter and increases productivity
Cons: Time-consuming
