Organizing Your Life

If you think you are a very disorganized person, you can learn to be organized. 

But how do you get organised?

             1. Develop habits and build a routine

Good habits set us up for long-term success and make us feel good. Bad habits rob us of our time, health, happiness, and money. Take a look at the habits in your life too see what’s working, what needs to go, and what new habits would help you reach your goals. 

• Do you spend hours scrolling through Instagram each day?
• Do your monthly bank statements have more takeout line items than you care to admit?
• Could you be using your free time to get in more physical activity?

       
  2. Plan ahead

  Here are a few tips for planning:

  • Plan and schedule in the small things – they add up! (e.g. laundry, cleaning, etc)
  • Dedicate an hour a week to planning your week (e.g. friday afternoon, monday morning)
  • Overestimate how long a task will take you
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  • 3. Find balance
  • In our attempt to do it all and organize our lives perfectly, balance is often a casualty. Instead of getting to bed, you stay up coding deep into the night. Rather than meeting with friends, you study all weekend for an upcoming midterm. 
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  • Here are a few strategies to consider:
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  • Avoid overextending yourself and spending too much time on work
  • Prioritize physical activity for its mood-boosting effects
  • Try meditation, journalling, or cultivating a gratitude practice
  • Spend time with friends and family
  • Unwind alone with a good movie or book
  • Ensure you’re getting enough sleep and avoid all-nighters at all costs
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