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Tips on How to Organize Your Life

in DIY/Organizing on 07/11/18

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I’m a planner. Ask anyone who knows me. Just this week I was texting with my cousin and she says “You’ve always been so organized.” I told her that it’s a gift and a curse.

A gift because I have order, routine, and stability in my life. A curse because if we steer from the order I’m a little anxious. My husband thinks I’m a little OCD. I like to know what’s going on, when and where. I’m not one for being spontaneous. I like things in order. Where they are supposed to be unlike my dear husband. How is it that I married a man the COMPLETE opposite of me?? I mean COMPLETELY!! lol For example, I take off my dirty clothes and put them in the hamper. He takes off his dirty clothes and put them on the floor IN FRONT of the hamper. Please tell me I’m not the only one who deals with that.

Back to organizing. My house, my purse, my car, my life is organized. Even though my husband isn’t as organized as me, he loves that I am the way I am. He knows exactly where everything is. Even if he doesn’t put it there. lol Ok. I’m going to stop picking on the poor guy.

Here a few tips to help you organize your life and house.

Make your bed EVERY morning

You may think this isn’t a big deal but it is. Naval Admiral William McRaven, the commander of U.S. Special Operations, in 2014 gave a commencement speech at University of Texas at Austin. Admiral McRaven said: “If you make your bed every morning you will have accomplished the first task of the day. It will give you a small sense of pride and it will encourage you to do another task and another and another. By the end of the day, that one task completed will have turned into many tasks completed. Making your bed will also reinforce the fact that little things in life matter.”

His words are true. Starting your day by completing that one small task sets you up for success with completing other tasks throughout the day.

Keep a planner/schedule

I plan everything! From playdates, doctor appts., family/friend events, school events, church events, etc. It’s on my phone’s calendar.  If something ever happens to my phone I would be LOST! I also have a paper planner because I still like to write things out.  Everyone uses technology so I’m adjusting with times. We have a daily/weekly schedule and my kids even know it. I’m molding little organizers. lol They know their bedtime routine like the back of their hand and if my husband does something out of order they call him out. lol

Start by taking time to plan out your week. (We’ll work on the month later) Writing/typing it out and actually seeing it will give you a better idea of what you have to look forward to for the week. You’ll feel less stressed. PROMISE!

Use storage/bin containers

Storage containers are wonderful! They help make things look so neat & organized.  I used bin containers to organize my pantry in this post.  I also use them in my closet, bathroom, garage, office, for toys, and in my car. 

Give it a try.  Less clutter in your home=Less stress!

Make a cleaning schedule & STICK TO IT

I made a cleaning schedule back in 2013 due to a friend/neighbor. She taught me a lot about being organized. Who knew that I could be even MORE organized?? I stuck with this schedule weekly. There are some weeks that I slacked but I always got back on track and stuck with it!

If you feel like you don’t have enough time to clean your entire house, make a cleaning schedule.  Put 2-3 things on each day.  It doesn’t take as long as you think to clean PLUS if you use Norwex cleaning supplies it takes even less time.  My friend Patricia can help you get the Norwex supplies you need here. I LOVE NORWEX!

Meal Plan

Again my friend/neighbor taught me about meal planning. Shoutout to Emileigh.  She would plan for the month. I haven’t gotten that good yet. I search the weekly ads for two grocery stores that I like and I meal plan from what’s on sale. I make a weekly menu and I write the menu on a dry erase board, that I made, and have on the kitchen counter. If you follow me on Instagram you’ve seen my menu board.  If you don’t follow me on Instagram, do so now. 

I’ve found that meal planning has helped me so much. I’ve even trained my husband to look at the menu board to see what’s for dinner instead of asking me every day. Are you always wondering, what’s for dinner? Meal plan!

There you have it!

So, if wanna get a little organized like me, try some of these tips. This is what keeps me sane. I know that it takes time to make a schedule and meal plan but the little time you take to do that will set you up for a less stressful week.  Instead of watching an episode of your favorite show use that time to plan. If you just gotta watch your show then plan during commercial breaks.  I always say, “people make time to do what they want to do.”  Make time to help yourself have a less stressful organized life.

Maybe later we can talk about organizing your dresser drawers and hanging your clothes in your closet by color. Don’t judge me! lol I’m an organizing freak!

Let me know if you already do these things.  How are they working out for you? Let me know if you try any of these tips.  Did you find them helpful?

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  1. Rebecca Bryant says

    July 23, 2018 at 9:16 am

    I have started making a meal plan and it has helped a lot in not only being organized but in saving money. I like the planner idea need to find one I like.

    Reply
    • yolomommy says

      July 23, 2018 at 9:33 pm

      Good job meal planning! It is a big money saver!

      Reply
  2. 1stopmom says

    July 23, 2018 at 11:15 am

    I use the calendar on my phone to keep track of everything that is going on too. I sync it with my computer so I can stay on top of things. I like to menu plan from what is on sale too. I used the flipp app to see what is on sale at my favorite stores every week. Thanks for sharing these tips!

    Reply
    • yolomommy says

      July 23, 2018 at 9:34 pm

      Ha Ha Where would we be without our phones?? I’ll be checking out the Flipp app. Thanks!

      Reply
  3. Marysa says

    July 23, 2018 at 8:32 pm

    I have to admit I’m not very good about meal planning and leftovers. I definitely need to start being more organized and have a better plan. Thanks for the tips!

    Reply
    • yolomommy says

      July 23, 2018 at 9:35 pm

      Just start with planning one meal or your weekend meals. Practice makes perfect! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Lois Alter Mark says

    July 24, 2018 at 1:21 am

    You have no idea how timely this is! I am feeling so overwhelmed and need to get organized. These are really good tips, and I’m going to start incorporating them into my life.

    Reply
    • yolomommy says

      August 7, 2018 at 4:11 am

      Sorry you’re feeling overwhelmed. 🙁 I honestly think that getting organized will help a lot with that feeling. Get ready to feel overwhelmed NO MORE! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Louise says

    July 25, 2018 at 5:30 pm

    I am ALWAYS looking for ways to be more organised, so these tips have come in super handy, Yolanda. Thank you 🙂

    Louise x

    Reply
    • yolomommy says

      August 7, 2018 at 4:12 am

      Sure thing! Glad I can help! 🙂

      Reply

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Stay at home mom now elementary technology teacher. Yep, I’m a working girl. lol My first time back to work since my kids have been born. 9 years.

Going back to work has been an adjustment. We’ve found our new routine! I find that doing things at night or early in the morning is helping me stay sane. I want the house & all the things I did as a sahm to keep getting done. Not realistic. I lived & learned.

I get things done but some days after school, getting the kid’s homework done, cooking dinner, getting the kids to bed, I GO TO BED! I gotta take care of me so I can take care of them.

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I didn’t get pics of everything b/c I was enjoying the moment. We hiked at Chatfield State Park (beautiful Fall colors) and Rocky Mountain National Park to see Lake Haiyaha (Gorgeous lake. Saw some BIG wildlife on the drive.) We did a bike ride through Waterton Canyon (12 miles total). We played disc golf. We relaxed at home. We enjoyed Fall Break!

Time to get back to our routine. Back to school.

We’ll have more adventures this weekend I’m sure! The benefits of living in Colorful Colorado. Always something fun to do!
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Please share your ginger shot recipes with me. 😊
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From surprise balloons & gifts in the vehicle when we were leaving school to balloons throughout the apartment and flowers along with a sweet card for the each of us. 💞

The kids were SOOOO excited & it made me smile. 🥰

🎶What a mighty good man!🎶
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#colorado #snow #winter #beautifulcolorado #momlife #timeslowdown #schoolday #outdoors
Tomorrow’s dinner done! ✔️ Vegan chicken fr Tomorrow’s dinner done! ✔️

Vegan chicken fried rice.

Stay at home mom now elementary technology teacher. Yep, I’m a working girl. lol My first time back to work since my kids have been born. 9 years.

Going back to work has been an adjustment. We’ve found our new routine! I find that doing things at night or early in the morning is helping me stay sane. I want the house & all the things I did as a sahm to keep getting done. Not realistic. I lived & learned.

I get things done but some days after school, getting the kid’s homework done, cooking dinner, getting the kids to bed, I GO TO BED! I gotta take care of me so I can take care of them.

What are some of your tricks/habits that you do to keep your household running smoothly & your sanity? 😊
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