four tips to get (and stay) organized this spring

Be honest. Have you started spring cleaning yet? This time of year is synonymous with elbow grease, de-cluttering, and starting fresh…but many of us put off the tradition for as long as humanly possible. (Despite all of the hours, days, and weeks many of us spent in quarantine.) Stop procrastinating! Getting and staying organized is easier than you think. With a bit of planning and creativity, your space will make even the biggest neat freak jealous. Just keep these handy tips and tricks in mind.

Tip #1: Keep Up With Your Cleaning List

Are you one of those people that does a bit clean once a year and only once a year? It might be time to change your ways. Doing small things once a week or even once a month can save you from spending an entire weekend scrubbing and cursing under your breath. A few suggestions? Do things like tidying up dishes, making your bed, and taking out the garbage once a day. Then vacuum, do laundry, and wipe down counter tops once a week. Dust and wash linens once a month. Then by the time you get to spring, you will only need to focus on semi-annual things, like flipping your mattress, cleaning out your closet, and re-organizing your kitchen cupboards. Doing little things here and there will keep your home organized day to day – and make spring cleaning a snap.

Tip #2: Start One Organizational Project At A Time

Now to take it one step further. Once your home is clean and ready to go, it is time to start focusing on the details. Like tackling those long overdue organizational projects. Maybe you keep meaning to sort through your record collection or find better storage solutions for all of your sweaters. It doesn’t matter what the project is. The whole point is to get started. One bit of advice? Do it one thing at a time. If you start multiple organizational projects at once you are less likely to finish them. Instead you will be left with a messy and chaotic household. Start by organizing one room at a time or by tackling one project at a time. It will save you a major headache in the long run.

Tip #3: Give Everything a Place – And Put It There

Another way to stay organized this spring? Make sure everything in your home, office, and life has a place. Not following? Think about all of the random bits and pieces you have lying around. They might take up room on your kitchen table, at the front entryway, or on top of your nightstand. Each and every object you have needs to have a home of its own. If it doesn’t…. give it one or get rid of it. The second part of this organizational tip is to follow through. It is all well and good to give items a place. But you actually have to put them there! A few extra seconds of your time will save you an awful lot of hassle later on. 

Tip #4: Use Technology To Your Advantage

Still looking to up your organizational skills this season? Then don’t forget about technology. These days, there are planners in our cell phones and organizational apps available for our tablets and smart phones. Not to mention reminders, alarms, and so much more. That means one thing: no excuses! You can stay organized by writing down appointments, coming up with a cleaning schedule, creating a to-do list, and so on. The possibilities are endless. Spend a little time getting your life organized – and get ready to see some amazing results.

How will you get organized this spring? Share your own tips in the comment section below!