10 Daily Habits To Stay Organised In 2023

Despite what you may think, the majority of people with an organised home aren’t natural born organisers with an inbuilt ability to keep their home neat and tidy. With a few good habits, anybody has the potential to stay organised!

To put it simply, maintaining an organised lifestyle is all a matter of putting in the work and implementing and sticking to organisation systems within your home that work with the daily routine and flow of you and your family.

When these organisational systems and habits make sense to you, you’ll be surprised at how little effort is required to maintain them.

After your home is organised in a way that suits your needs, there are plenty of things that you can do to help keep things in order on a daily basis. By simply incorporating small organisational habits into your daily routine, you can avoid clutter and mess from becoming a daily obstacle.

Here are our top 10 most effective daily habits that we’ve found to help maintain home organisation not just for a week or a month, but for life!

Make a to do list

We all know the feeling of having a hundred things swirling around in our brain, and inevitably something gets forgotten every now and then.

Taking these thoughts and writing them down on paper / your phone / wherever you are most likely to look at your list, will help take the pressure off you to remember every single thing you want to accomplish.

You will find you get more done simply by having somewhere to look for reminders about what you need to do. Make a new to-do list every day based on the previous day’s list and anything that came up since the last list was created.

Not only will this help you keep on top of your tasks, but it will also make you feel productive when you cross off that item after it’s been completed.

Make your bed (everyday!)

Although it may seem like a small insignificant thing, the simple act of making your bed every morning has a big impact.

Firstly, you start your day with an accomplishment.

Making your bed is also an easy way to make your bedroom look neat and tidy, and a visual reminder to keep other things organised; a pile of dirty laundry will look more out of place next to a made bed than an unmade one!

Set aside a few minutes to declutter

Setting aside just a few minutes of your time each day to quickly declutter, tidy and reset your home can have a big impact when it comes to staying organised in the long run!

‘Tidy home, tidy mind’ is a saying that we love, because when your surroundings are clutter free so is your mind. Having a space that is free from clutter allows you to better focus on the important tasks.

Taking just 10 minutes out of your day, every day to declutter will ensure you have a calm and organised home in no time!

Make a meal plan

Whether you create a new meal plan everyday, every few days or once per week, taking the time to consider what you plan on eating for breakfast, lunch and dinner is a really useful way to keep on top of trips to the supermarket, as nothing is forgotten and needed at the last minute.

Check in with your meal plan either every day or every couple of days to make sure you are still on track. Checking daily is best to help instill this organisation habit and update it as necessary to fit in around your schedule.

Eating well leads to thinking well and by having a meal plan, you can help yourself to maintain a clear, calm and organised mind!

Create a home for essentials

We’ve all been there; unable to find our keys or your phone as you’re rushing out of the front door.

This unnecessary stress can be easily avoided by creating a permanent home for your keys, phone and any other essential items.

You may choose to keep these essential items in one place e.g. by the front door, or you can create designated space for each item. Whichever you decide, just be sure to return each item to its home when you’re not using it.

By knowing exactly where things are when you need them, you avoid daily stress and have peace of mind that you’ll be able to find exactly what you need when you need it.

Do the dishes after each meal

Beginning each day with a clean sink and clean dishes automatically makes for a better day which is why cleaning up and washing the dishes after each meal is a great habit to get into, and after a while you’ll find it becomes second nature.

Whilst keeping on top of your dirty dishes and clearing a wiping down the table after each use requires a bit of extra effort, the reward for doing so is a clean, clear and organised kitchen.

You may even find it satisfying to complete the task from start to finish. Trust us, this little added habit of organisation will go a long way to staying organised in your day to day life.

Deal with post on a daily basis

Prevent the dreaded pile of post from accumulating by taking a couple minutes on a daily basis to sort through it as it arrives. Discard what is not needed and deal with anything important as soon as possible.

By doing this, you’ll always know that you’re on top of important bills and other documents, plus you’ll help out your future self and reduce potential stress too!

Complete one task before moving on to the next

One of the most useful habits to get into in order to be productive and get organised is to finish each task started before moving on to the next.

Starting a number of tasks and leaving them unfinished, can lead to you feeling more overwhelmed than you initially were.

For example, rather than starting organising every kitchen cupboard and drawer, focus on just completing the utensils drawer before moving on to the pantry.

You will feel more focused on the task at hand by taking the extra step to complete each thing and check it off your list before beginning the next thing.

Know when to ask for organisation help

Another important habit to get into is asking for help when you feel a task is too much for you to handle on your own.

Get your family involved by delegating tasks and asking for help with things. The more members of your household that are involved with daily organising activities, the more likely your home is to remain neat and organised.

There is no shame in asking for help. In fact, collaborating with professional organisers will actually help you be more successful and efficient with your time, and produce results that you and your family can feel extra proud of!

Get good sleep

Never underestimate the power of a good sleep! There’s no better feeling than waking up feeling refreshed and well rested. You will be more excited to take on the day, and more productive because of it.

A good night’s sleep will boost your mood, energy levels and efficiency. Allowing your body time to recharge is so important because when you don’t you can end up feeling lethargic and uninspired.

One of the most helpful habits to stay organised is to go to bed at a decent time, and allow your body and mind to rest well and prepare for the next day.

What organising habits will you take into 2023?

Getting your home organised is one thing, but keeping up daily habits will make it so much easier for you to keep your home as a neat, organised and stress free environment.

Maintaining organisation is about getting back up on your feet when the clutter creeps back into your home.

Committing to these daily organisation habits in 2023 will set you up for an organised, clutter free and calm new year!