I have always loved being organized and reducing clutter in my life. I find that when I stay organized, I feel less overwhelmed and anxious during the day. I do not have to wonder where my things are or spend time looking for my belongings. Also, I find that staying organized creates a sense of accomplishment or productivity. A lot of times, when people talk about being organized, I immediately think about being organized in school or at work. However, I think it is equally important to be organized in your everyday life, too. This creates a more comfortable living environment at home and increases peace of mind. Below, I share a few tips that have helped me stay organized in my everyday life. 

• Use a daily planner: Using a planner is one of my favorite (and easy) ways to stay organized. Every Sunday, I plan out my week in my planner and write out every task, appointment, deadline, etc. that I have to do during that week. Then, I can go back and check off the tasks that I wrote down. Additionally, a planner is a great place to write important dates such as birthdays for people in your family, what meals to fix for dinner on a particular night, etc. Being able to write down all that I have planned for the week makes me feel more prepared and confident for the upcoming week. Even on the weekends, you can write down what you want to get done on a Saturday, such as going to get an iced coffee, going for a walk, calling your friend on the phone and doing laundry. Getting a weekly planner is an amazing way to simply and easily stay organized. 
• Find a “home” for your stuff: To stay organized, it is important to find a particular “home” for your things. Instead of putting items in random places throughout your home, you can decide on a specific place to keep those items. For instance, I keep all of my books to read in a basket in my bedroom, and I keep all of my bathroom towels on a small rolling cart outside of my bathroom. It is convenient to keep specific items in a particular place because you can always place those items in the same spot versus having to find a new spot. I also feel better when I look around my bedroom and see my stuff organized rather than having everything spread out all over my room. I enjoy using baskets and rolling carts to help keep the organization consistent throughout my bedroom. It may take time to figure out where you want your belongings to be, but part of the fun is getting to decorate your space while also organizing it.
• Prioritize cleaning: A lot of times, it is easy for me to not clean my bedroom or bathroom often enough because I simply do not want to clean. However, when I clean these rooms, I instantly feel better and more productive. There is something nice about going to bed in a dusted and vacuumed room. I have found that cleaning has helped me stay organized because I will often declutter my room as I am cleaning it. While I am dusting my dresser, I will pause and go through my clothes to create a bag with items to donate. Sometimes I will even rearrange the clothes in my dresser drawers. The importance of regularly cleaning is that you will feel productive, and you can conveniently organize your room as you clean. 

With all of these tips, it is easy to stay organized at home and, therefore, feel more productive and at ease throughout your day.