Start to Organize Today

UPDATED 04/28/2025

If you haven’t read the previous post all about that feeling of being disorganized, do so before you read this one. Being disorganized is something you can change. You can start to organize one area at a time and in no time, you’ll be a changed person.

All you have to do to start to organize is focus on the things around you. They take up the most room in our spaces and for simplicity reasons, let’s talk about our home. It’s where we spend the most time so it makes sense to start here. This is why I have five tips to help you start to organize:

1. Start with just ONE area or room – Whatever room you decide to start with, decide what you use that area or room for and how you want to spend your time there. Once you do that, decide what objects make sense to be in that space.
2. Grab a laundry basket – Walk around the area or room and put all the things that DO NOT belong in that area or space in the basket. You might need to do this multiple times or use multiple baskets, but the reason you’re doing this is so you can clean out the space of all the clutter.
3. Clean the area or room – Once you’ve cleaned out all the clutter, you’re going to do a deep clean. That means moving furniture, sweeping and dusting… get on your hands and knees if you have to. Cleaning the area or room is going to give you a clean slate to work with. Once you feel satisfied, move everything back and decide on the right flow for you and your lifestyle. If it makes sense, change the positioning of the items in that area or room.
4. Create a system for maintenance – This looks different for everyone, but for everyone it should start with a cleaning schedule. Set specific days when certain chores will be done. On Mondays, sweep the floors. On Tuesdays, dust. On Wednesdays, do a quick all-around clean up. Get everyone in the house on board with the schedule. If you have young children, set up a chore chart. Make the system fun, doesn’t make the cleaning feel like work with and easy to remember.
5. Stop the Drop – When you come home, how often do you drop everything the minute you walk in? Probably more than you notice. Create a system for the things you tend to drop when you walk in the house: mail, keys, your jacket and purse or briefcase, etc. For the mail, get a sorter that has slots for each member of the family. For your keys, have a hook or basket that’s close to the door. Only you know what things you’ll need to create a system for, but do it!

Set a date, block time off on your calendar, and listen to this episode so you can start to organize! Once you start, go through these steps, and you’ll be on your way to organizing your life.

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Jenn Mullen holds degrees in Psychology and Business Management, as well as a certification in health and wellness coaching. She combines over a decade of corporate experience with more than five years of small business expertise, bringing a unique blend of skills and insight to her work. Beyond her expertise, she’s a high-energy, passionate individual with ADHD who thrives on staying organized, bringing laughter to every project, and finding joy in the work she loves.