Learning to organize your daily routine efficiently can really help in reducing stress and overwhelm. Busy seems to be the theme of most everyone’s daily life. We are trying to juggle all the things – work, kids, house and the list goes on. It can get overwhelming and stressful when it seems like our list of things to do is longer than the time we have to get it all done. You might even find that with an organized process your productivity is increased.

As a professional organizer, I thrive on a well-structured routine. I have seen the benefits first hand and know what a difference this can make for a busy family. Your routine is the foundation of a balanced life. I am sharing practical tips and techniques to organize your schedule and space that you can easily implement. These strategies will help to streamline your daily routines to save time, reduce clutter and enhance your overall well-being.

5 Strategies to Organize Your Daily Routine

Organize Your Physical Space

If your home is cluttered and disorganized this can make it difficult to organize anything else, including your routine. A cluttered space often leads to a cluttered mind. It will be helpful to first declutter and organize, then begin crafting your organized routine. Designate a home for needed, everyday items. Implement storage solutions like baskets and bins to keep everything easily accessible. This can really help in heavily used areas like entryways and kitchens.

Planning the Day to Day

Create a space to be the homebase for anything that is scheduled or important to remember. This can include personal appointments, school functions, extracurricular activities and work obligations. This can also be a great spot to keep the meal plan, grocery list, mail and any important notes. You can use a white board and bulletin board to keep everything tidy. This will help everyone in the family know what is going on day to day and reduce the likelihood of missing or forgetting anything.

Pro-tip ~ If digital is more your style, check out the SkyLight calendar! It syncs to all calendars on each family member’s phone. It’s easy to create, add and remove appointments while on the go. Bonus – It has a chore list that can repeat tasks whenever you schedule them!

Family Meetings

Set aside 15-30 minutes each week for a family meeting to plan for the following week. Double check the plan for all scheduled activities and appointments and create your meal plan and grocery list. Check in with the kids to see if they need any supplies for school. No one wants to hear the night before that your kid needs something for a project that’s due tomorrow, right? This proactive approach will help make sure everyone is on the same page and prevent any last minute stress. It can also be a great bonding time for the family, all while teaching your children valuable skills in organization, planning and budgeting.

Tackle Tasks Efficiently

To make the most of your time, batch similar tasks together. If you have several errands to run, plan to do those all at one time. Pick a time each day to check and respond to personal emails. Share the responsibility of household chores. Create a chore chart that includes all the family members, age appropriate of course. Your kids will learn valuable skills all while helping to prevent clutter and maintain organization in your home. Batching tasks and involving everyone will help make the home and everyone’s day flow more smoothly.

Pro-tip ~ All great plans require some wiggle room. Your family’s needs and priorities can change over time. Your schedule is bound to have changes. It’s important to check in to see what’s working, what’s not working and make adjustments accordingly.