Clutter all around the house, a chaotic schedule full of obligations and a never-ending to-do list (for both work and your personal life) — sound familiar? If so, it’s time to hit pause, take a step back and finally get out from under this everyday turmoil.
Easier said than done, right? Not necessarily, because today we’re here with six simple and effective tips to help you live a more organized and stress-free life in July 2024 — let’s dive in!
Start By Uncluttering Your Physical Space
Decluttering your physical surroundings can work wonders for your mental clarity. Take a weekend to go through your home or workspace, and toss any items that you no longer use or need. It’s finally time to tackle that overflowing junk drawer or your guest room closet that seems to vomit clothes every time slowly crack it open. The key here is to be ruthless, but also realistic: Is there any reason to hold onto those mismatched Tupperware lids? Probably not.
So roll up your sleeves, throw on your favorite cleaning playlist and get to work. Feeling good about your physical space is the foundation for a more relaxed, chaos-free day-to-day — and it’s so simple! The best version of you is just a couple hours of work and few storage organizers away.
Use a July 2024 Calendar as Your Personal Headquarters
Forget your swamped Google calendar, scattered phone notes, and overflowing email inbox — what you need is something away from screens entirely. That’s where Tidy Plan’s old-school Printable 2024 Calendars come in! Writing things down onto a physical calendar is the secret ingredient to getting a grasp on the bigger picture and your busy to-do list.
Hang your calendar on the fridge so that with every quick glance, you know exactly what’s on the docket for this afternoon, this week and later this month. Keeping these daily reminders separate from your work calendar is the best way to make sure nothing falls through the cracks. And why not get creative with it? Using highlighters, color-coding or sticky notes will only enhance your level of organization. Kids sports schedules in blue, your bestie’s wedding obligations in green and that offsite work retreat in yellow! Your July 2024 calendar is the tool you need to finally get an organized handle on it all.
Making Lists for Everything
Lists are your best friend when it comes to getting organized. Whether it’s a daily to-do list, weekly overview or grocery shopping list, writing down tasks not only helps you remember things but also provides a sense of accomplishment when you tick items off. In fact, Tidy Plans has an entire collection of Life Planners to help keep you on track of it all (check them out here!)
July 2024 is all about efficiency, and that means mastering the art of prioritization. By categorizing your to-do list into different buckets based on their priority level, it will be easier to make progress on the things that matter most, rather than frivolous busywork. Plus, there's nothing quite like the satisfaction of crossing off completed tasks of a list — each small victory snowballs into momentum to get you moving on the next task at hand.
Your New Daily 15-Minute Ritual
Now that we have everything organized, the tricky part is maintaining these new habits. That’s why we recommend setting aside just 15 minutes each day to tidy up and organize your physical space, work schedule, social obligations — all of it! Whether it's clearing your email inbox, straightening up your desk, or decluttering a small space, taking 15 minutes each day to knock out a few easy organizational tasks will prevent chaos from creeping back in.
So, there you have it – six super-easy tips to help you conquer the chaos and get organized in July 2024. Remember, Rome wasn't built in a day, and neither is a perfectly organized life. So be patient with yourself, and celebrate the small wins as you work towards a more organized, stress-free you — the best version of you!
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