The Professional Organizer’s Hack to Staying Organized!
The equation for an organized seems so easy. Habits + Systems = An organized lifestyle. Performing a daily clutter audit catches small messes before they grow, while customized storage gives everything a permanent home. Together, they create a self-sustaining cycle of calm and order in your home.
What Is a Daily Clutter Audit?
When most people think of getting organized, they imagine a big weekend project or a total home overhaul. But the truth is, lasting organization doesn’t come from a one-time effort—it comes from the small habits you practice every day and the smart systems you set up to support them.
Think of it as a mini check-in with your space. Every day, take 5–10 minutes to scan a specific area—your entryway, kitchen counters, desk, or even your purse.
“Don’t aim for perfection with the daily audit. If you just put all your socks in the sock drawer, shoes back in the shoe closet, it’s enough for that day. You can always put aside time to neatly arrange everything at another time.”
Here is a daily audit plan to get you started:
Day 1: Audit your entryway—set up a tray for keys or a hook for bags.
Day 2: Audit your bathroom—toss expired products and group toiletries in labeled bins.
Day 3: Audit your kitchen counter—create a basket for mail and another for daily essentials.
Day 4: Audit your desk—shred old papers, set up a file folder for current projects.
Day 5: Audit your closet—set aside 3 items to donate, and adjust shelving if needed.
Day 6: Audit your living room—contain remotes, coasters, and magazines in a small tray.
Day 7: Audit your purse or car—remove trash, add a small organizer for essentials.
Pair the audit with an existing routine—like right after making coffee or before turning off the lights at night. Consistency makes it stick. At the end of the week, you’ll not only feel lighter and less overwhelmed about having to do a large overhaul.
