Why Organizing Your Life is Like Decluttering a Junk Drawer (And How to Actually Do It)
Let’s face it: life gets messy. Your desk is a disaster, your digital files are a graveyard of chaos, and your brain feels like a browser with 37 tabs open—and no Wi-Fi. We’ve all been there. But here’s the kicker: if you don’t take the reins, this mess will run your life.
And trust me, I’ve been through the trenches of disorganization. Spoiler alert: I’m no Marie Kondo. But I’ve figured out a few life-saving strategies that make organizing bearable—and dare I say, kinda satisfying.
Step 1: Purge Your Space Like a Savage
Let’s start with your home. Imagine your apartment as a VIP lounge. Only the essentials get in. Clothes you haven’t worn in years? Trash. Random gadgets you swore you’d use? Donate or toss. Here’s the mindset: “Does this item earn its rent in my life?” No? Then buh-bye.
I recently had a full-on battle with my apartment clutter. Laid everything out—cables, batteries, random gizmos—and sorted them like I was playing adult Tetris. Batteries in one corner, cables in another. Did it look like a bomb went off in my living room? Yep. But the sense of relief when everything had a place? Priceless.
Step 2: Digital Organization That Doesn’t Suck
Your laptop is probably more cluttered than your closet. The secret? Systems. I dump everything into external hard drives, sorted into folders within folders. For client work? I’ve got year > month > date > project folders. Everything has a home.
Oh, and my lifesaver? Todoist.
Here’s the deal: anytime an idea hits me—client work, personal goals, or random thoughts—I type it into Todoist. Using hashtags, I file it into the right category: #Clients, #Personal, #UrgentAF. Bonus? It syncs with my Google Calendar.
Now, my assistant Ryo can swoop in, handle tasks, and keep me sane. Trust me, delegation is your new best friend.
Step 3: Make Your Workflow Stupid Simple
Got a side hustle or a content-creation grind? Systems save lives. I use Get Rella to manage client social media and a custom app for video project tracking. My process:
Take BTS photos during shoots.
Upload them to a specific folder for each project.
Label everything.
Pro tip: Delete what you don’t need. Don’t let files pile up like old emails. If you’ve used it, file it or trash it. Your desktop should feel like a Zen garden, not a landfill.
Step 4: Slow and Steady Wins the Race
Here’s the thing: organizing isn’t a one-and-done. It’s a habit. If you try to do it all at once, you’ll burn out faster than a cheap candle. Break it into chunks. Start small, like organizing one drawer or one folder.
When I feel overwhelmed, I remind myself: “It’s a process. Take your time.” Trust me, a few minutes a day beats a full-blown meltdown later.
Why It All Matters
When your life is organized, your brain can actually focus on the important stuff—like landing that dream client or binge-watching your favorite show guilt-free. Less clutter equals less stress, more clarity, and way more productivity.
Your Next Step
Take 10 minutes today to tackle one area of chaos. Just one. Whether it’s your desk, your inbox, or that junk drawer you’ve been avoiding since 2019. You’ll feel lighter. More in control. Ready to crush life.
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