I’ve previously talked about the importance of keeping up. I mentioned how a couple of minutes every night doing a quick 10-minute nightly home pick-up routine (before it gets too overwhelming) means saving an hour of cleaning on the weekend.
I spend just a couple of minutes getting everything ready for the next day: getting out anything I can for breakfast, ensuring the dishes are all put away, moving any bags to our landing zone, and putting away any paper or toys left around.
Another one minute task I do before going to sleep is to check out tomorrow’s calendar to make sure I’ve got everything I need for the day. My kid has show-and-tell every Friday, usually with a different theme. We came thisclose to missing it this week, but one final peek at 9:00 pm reminded me that we needed to find something orange.
I like to do the same thing at the end of my work day: take a look at tomorrow’s calendar, put together a quick to-do list, make sure my desk is orderly before leaving. Having everything in its place makes a calmer start to my day, especially on a Monday!
That’s really what this 10 minutes of your day is all about: getting you in a calmer, more peaceful mindset to make your day run smoother and your life more organized.
Try dedicating just 10 minutes each evening to a quick tidy-up and planning session. Small, consistent routines reduce stress, keep your home orderly, and set you up for a calm, productive day — one small step builds lasting home organization habits!
I’m Maggie, owner of Organizing CU and a busy working mom who understands the struggle of trying to juggle all of it. Using my Reduce, Arrange, Maintain philosophy, I can help you get and stay organized!
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I find that taking small steps like this at night helps me feel more prepared for each day.