How To Organize Your Life In One Month

This 30-day challenge will help you organize your life in one month by prompting you to get stuff done and prioritize all that is truly important to you.

Let’s face it — Tackling to-do lists, decluttering, and all that organization drama is no fun for the soul.

Even if you know life would be a hundred times better if you run on a schedule, it’s easier to give in to the chaos of staying unplanned rather than master a scheduling system.

But you clicked on this post, right? That has to mean something, and I got two guesses;

a) You’re bored enough that you’d read anything that comes your way (in which case, you’re welcome to read this post on 27 Interesting Things To Do When You’re Bored).

b) You’re done being a chaotic monkey and are ready to get organized once and for all.

Since I still have your attention, I’m guessing it’s option b for ya, which is great!

Because this post is a one-month organizing challenge of sorts.

From decluttering your physical space to streamlining your digital life, I’ve broken down the massive process of getting organized into small manageable tasks for you.

That basically means you don’t have to waste even a zilch of your energy coming up with an action plan to sort out your life.

I’ve laid it all out for you here — what to do on day 1, what to do on day 2, and so and so forth.

Interested so far? Pin this post now for safekeeping.

This is your epic chance to conquer your overwhelm regarding organization and create long-lasting routines.

If you’re ready to say goodbye to wasted time and hello to a calmer and more productive you, then dive right in!

How To Get Organized In 30 Days

Week 1: Deep Dive Into Decluttering

1. Start by decluttering a tiny space like a drawer, shelf, or cabinet. Sort ruthlessly into the piles of keep, donate/sell, toss.
2. Tackle your wardrobe. Sort clothes by season and occasion, donate unused items, and create outfit combinations for easier mornings.
3. Unsubscribe from unnecessary emails, delete unused apps, and organize your digital files.
4. Discard expired items in your pantry, categorize the remaining food, and create a grocery shopping list.
5. Sort your mail into three piles — action required, reference, and recycle. Tackle the ‘action’ pile immediately.
6. Gather your financial statements and receipts, organize bills, and create a budget plan.
7. Relax and recharge. This day is all about rewarding yourself for a productive week!

Week 2: Plan and Prioritize

8. Identify areas of life you want to improve (career, health, hobbies), and define SMART goals for each.
9. Break down each goal into actionable daily tasks (like working out for 30 minutes every day to get fit before the new year).
10. Get a planner or learn a scheduling system like Google Calendars.
11. Spend a well-planned day. Create a to-do list, schedule your hours, and spend a productive and happy day.
12. Block out dedicated time slots in your calendar for self-care for the next 7 days.
13. Set reminders for birthdays and anniversaries.
14. Reassess your goals and make adjustments as needed. Celebrate your progress!

Week 3: Take Action And Automate

15. Follow the 2-minute rule all day — Tackle any task that takes less than two minutes immediately.
16. Tidy up your desk and workspace.
17. Plan healthy meals for the week, dedicate time for grocery shopping, and consider prepping some meals in advance.
18. Update your apps and software, organize your gallery, and declutter your desktop.
19. Delegate some tasks at home or work to free up some time.
20. Audit your subscriptions and cancel any unused services.
21. Schedule recurring tasks like bill payments, car washes, salon visits, and home maintenance.

Week 4 & 5: Maintain, Recharge, And Reflect

22. Politely decline commitments that don’t align with your priorities.
23. Dedicate 10 minutes of your day to quick cleaning and tidying.
24. Limit screen time before bed and during meals. Embrace phone-free zones.
25. Check whether your organizational methods are working for you. Make adjustments as needed.
26. Create a new bedtime habit (like reflecting on three things you’re grateful for).
27. Offer assistance to someone who might benefit from organizational tips.
28. Schedule downtime for activities you enjoy – a walk in nature, reading a book, or spending time with loved ones.
29. Finish all your pending chores like laundry, grocery shopping, etc.
30. Reflect on how far you’ve come in a journal entry, and reward yourself for your achievement.

Get Ready To Become Your Most Organized Self

This 30-day organizing challenge isn’t really a one-time fix.

Being an organized person requires continuous effort and commitment.

It wouldn’t be wrong to say that organization is a habit of a kind, one that can simplify your life in more ways than imaginable.

The tasks in this post will help you slowly build the habit of staying organized and also make the process fun for you.

Feel free to tweak the tasks and days to fit your needs, and enjoy the positive changes and peace of mind that come with a well-organized life!

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