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Julia from Numo
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How Do You Stay Organized?

What’s your favorite organizing hack? Share your story or tips—your insight could help someone else thrive! 🗂️✨


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Avatar de  Schreck
Schreck
4
hace 2 meses

What’s the Eisenhower Matrix?


Avatar de shears
shears
4
hace 3 meses

I have a Hair Salon in my house which is spotless but the rest of my house is a shit show. Seems like earning a living is my driver to keep the salon maintained and also clients judging me

Avatar de foxinsocks
foxinsockshace 7 días

I’m very impressed you are decluttering 30m a day!! That will probably become a habit of “just being organized” once you finish throwing most of your stuff away! Unless you have kids in which case you’ll be doing that every day until they move out :)

Avatar de rollarotten
rollarottenhace 2 meses

I am the same way. At work I am super organized because there is a system. Not so much at home. But I am in the decluttering phase of my whole house right now. Just going room by room. Everyday I spend 1/2 hour to clear by throwing out or donating. I rarely now find something that I desperately want to keep. I am just so over having a cluttered house.


Avatar de Blabla
Blabla
27
hace 4 meses

the story just leaves me frustrated: "Search you a buddy for tidying up"- how often I tried that in my life! It's like- "don't say no, to all the offered help" after the birth of the baby. I've got way more toxic and egocentered people around, than helping hands. But the last one I wanted to pay for cleaning/paperwork (she has offered exactly that for money) told me, it's that bad I would need (and get) a professionell help, she hasn't worked for me, though, just bizarr...🥳 I'm sharing for other people might feel less allone in: not everything is realistic, it depends on other people as well.

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MariahGruenkehace 4 meses

I’m too scared to ask for help I don’t know if it’s my pride or what but I’m living in my room that’s a mess and I can’t cope it’s SO hard


Avatar de crazyraccoon
crazyraccoon
18
hace 4 meses

I put a container where ever I see clutter. And just chuck it in. It makes me feel better


Avatar de Donny6969
Donny6969
10
hace 4 meses

I try and put stuff in the same place all the time and try to keep at least one of everything in each room of the flat!


Avatar de ko ok
ko ok
8
hace 5 meses

App "Alarmed"

Avatar de Leona_11
Leona_11hace 4 meses

thx for the recommendation 😍


Avatar de Auggie🏳️‍⚧️
Auggie🏳️‍⚧️
29
hace 6 meses

I organize my life by doing tasks I enjoy and love. ❤️ I think it’s a good strategy. If there is something that I don’t want to do/don’t like, that’s when I think of “what am i looking forwards to?”. That helps me because then I can know what is ahead and make life way easier


Avatar de juanita
juanita
5
hace 6 meses

Marie kondo. Using shoe boxes for storage same category and one it’s folded and it doesn’t move I love it and I can stick with the same organization non stop but it’s works once I make a good classification and the things don’t move so much. For me it’s very overwhelming the box mix with everything it makes my brain collapse …

Avatar de rollarotten
rollarottenhace 2 meses

Have you ever tried Clutterbug. She has a test you take all for free that tells you your organization style. I’ve been following her and it’s so much less stress than the Marie Kondo method.


Avatar de Avramoscas
Avramoscas
22
hace 6 meses

I organize once and try to make a routine about where everything goes. Ex: If I need my scissors they're all in the same place and I return them there when I finish using them. It's like the classroom never change the order so kids can get used to put it back. My house is the same or else I lose my stuff.


Avatar de rogena
rogena
2
hace 8 meses

Y


Avatar de blessed-grandma
blessed-grandma
12
hace 8 meses

I like to organize and the results are a huge reward. But I need to go into Hyperfocus in order to get the job done. So I take a long time to accomplish one project but it’s worth it.


Avatar de njddjdjd
njddjdjd
8
hace 8 meses

I literally have to reorganize my desk every day. I also dont know if anyone else feels this way but - honestly when i do organize and put stuff away, even if i label it - out of sight out of mind and then it becomes a nightmare trying to find things. So ill have piles of things, papers for work, a dresser that looks like a bomb went off on it and theres just random items all lver it, piles or clothes the list is endless. HOWEVER - i can tell u where very specific items are in each “mess”. I call it organized messes because it works for me. But it also is extremely stressful to live in what looks like sheer chaos. So if it looks good i feel better, but really it makes it harder for me to do things because i never remember where anything is. Ill find things in random drawers etc months later that i frantically searched for for days and never found. Honestly i cant find a balance. Same with my laptop. I have 1000000 different apps and tabs and documents open which is so disorganized but if i close them ill forget about them and then it turns into a bigger issue.

Avatar de AquaKitty
AquaKittyhace 22 días

I’m the same way, exactly. I have a chrome extension I love called OneTab that collapses all your open tabs into a single saved list. I rarely use the links it saves but I love using the extension to close and save all my tabs.


Avatar de Neysha
Neysha
28
hace 8 meses

I have a playlist "cleaning battle" 😅🤣


Avatar de mssucks
mssucks
2
hace 9 meses

If I had one Bluetooth in my ear playing a book or something interesting that I can listen to, I can focus better which makes no sense at all

Avatar de plantmama57
plantmama57hace 8 meses

Same here. 🙃

Avatar de Blabla
Blablahace 4 meses

I guess it does, 'cause the stuff to range alone, would bring too much stress, if you fokus at least a bit on the book, you don't focus too much on the stress. The dose is the right one then... at least to get a point of start.


Avatar de deedeee313
deedeee313
5
hace 9 meses

I also I'm able to concentrate and put things away during the news in the morning


Avatar de Blabla
Blabla
27
hace 9 meses

I‘m still on my way but finding out that I love routines and hate only the ones my family put in place for me helped me a lot.


Avatar de Kalizvis
Kalizvis
11
hace 9 meses

If only I could afford to donate everything cluttering my spaces, and then repurchase only what I need. If I needed something I got rid of I could just replace it. Super wasteful, yes, but it would be effective.


Avatar de Unknown
Unknown
1
hace 10 meses

Mari kondo method really changed my life.... specially the life of my drawers 😂. When I was little I literally put anything in the drawers casually....and after days and weeks I had absolutely no Idea what's was inside. I have some trash disorganized drawers like that, but they have actually a category soo I know what's actually inside a little better 😂


Avatar de fernando
fernando
3
hace 10 meses

I’m using UGMonk cards to write down and have my todo list in front of me the whole time.

Avatar de blessed-grandma
blessed-grandmahace 8 meses

What are UGMonk cards?


Avatar de bambinoshf
bambinoshf
3
hace 10 meses

To do from Microsoft and Google calendar, I have widgets in my phone and also it gives reminders so I can always check and be reminded, otherwise I would probably forget every evaluation i have during the semester or events


Avatar de MariahGruenke
MariahGruenke
33
hace 11 meses

I use the Live Minder app. I have an iPhone and it sets reminders on my Lock Screen so I can always see them before I open up my phone.


Avatar de lalalali
lalalali
16
hace 1 año

It comes and goes After i organized it and then a phase where i got busy and messy, no time to clean come after. Then again,wait for another loop where i have time to reorganize the mess again. But as i get older the mess reduce its size because i manage to clean more often maybe?


Avatar de MariahGruenke
MariahGruenke
33
hace 1 año

I like to organize and tidy up my room while watching the news in the morning. It starts my day off right by making me feel accomplished and I don’t always want to focus on the news but enjoy hearing people reporting on stories in the background!

Avatar de lalalali
lalalalihace 1 año

Wow that sounds super productive! Are you able do it as your routine everyday ?

Avatar de May2026
May2026hace 9 meses

For me it's watching a movie that I like and have watched at least once before. Something like a rom com or horror that gets my juices going. With some emotional connection. That helps me get into my zone and visualise how I want my room (life) to look. How i want my wardrobe done. Aligned with the good vibes from watching something familiar or comforting.. hope that made sense

Avatar de MariahGruenke
MariahGruenkehace 11 meses

I try haha


Avatar de getmooving 🐮
getmooving 🐮
3
hace 1 año

I intend to clean everywhere and get nothing done. 1 thing at a time, but only if it was that easily

Avatar de plantmama57
plantmama57hace 8 meses

Truth!


Avatar de VerbaDadá
VerbaDadá
5
hace 1 año

Aún me lo estoy preguntando...


Avatar de woodencrown
woodencrown
23
hace 1 año

When I decide to finally clean my whole apartment today. It never works. Strange how my mind works… Just 10 minutes every day works better.

Avatar de reallygillian
reallygillianhace 1 año

Wow! Congratulations!! That must feel such a relief!


Avatar de LookASquirrel
LookASquirrel
27
hace 1 año

I don’t stay organized. My areas are like my thoughts-scattered everywhere. My husband picks up the common areas because he can’t stand clutter. ☹️ Organizing is something I want to work on.

Avatar de rollarotten
rollarottenhace 1 año

Once I have managed to clean and organize it magically stays that way. Only because of being diagnosed with ADD and meds. Plus I don’t want the work that I put into decluttering and organizing to start all over again. Unfortunately I still have a long way to go.

Avatar de reallygillian
reallygillianhace 1 año

Same

Avatar de njddjdjd
njddjdjdhace 8 meses

When people clean up my clutter i actually spiral because i know whats in my clutters. They dont understand theyve just completely thrown my life off track. I understand they think theyre helping but they need to understand that clutters are my form of organization.


Avatar de xavald
xavald
8
hace 1 año

I have a minimalistic style in in my apartment and have 2 turn down lots of cool stuff


Avatar de aidanhasrizz99
aidanhasrizz99
3
hace 1 año

Leaving my essentials in one spot each time!


Avatar de anxietyangie
anxietyangie
5
hace 1 año

I have so much stuff! We just got written up by our apartment for too much clutter. My husband is mad at me. My kids hate me. I have been crying nonstop since we got the notice on Friday. We are on a list.

Avatar de rollarotten
rollarottenhace 1 año

I’m sorry to hear that. Start small that is the way I started declutterring.

Avatar de reallygillian
reallygillianhace 1 año

Can you get a medical certificate to ask them to take it into consideration?


Avatar de HyperactiveRae
HyperactiveRae
3
hace 1 año

I’m the type that is always on the brink of crisis or I’m totally sailing. It’s one extreme or the other! I need to live in a house that is minimalistic and currently I’ve accumulated to the point of destruction again. So yes in crisis must declutter, throw away, rid of certain people and start to organise my life again.

Avatar de rollarotten
rollarottenhace 1 año

I hear you loud and clear. I’m in the same boat sister. 😞

Avatar de emz25
emz25hace 1 año

Me too!


Avatar de OptimistikChic
OptimistikChic
4
hace 1 año

Not putting something down unless it's in its designated place. I don't want it's really hard w Laundry


Avatar de Dalmatianlover
Dalmatianlover
10
hace 1 año

I'm that person who buys books and magazines on organization then buys cute baskets or other storage pieces which somehow leads to more clutter drives my husband crazy 🤦‍♀️

Avatar de reallygillian
reallygillianhace 1 año

Same

Avatar de sibbiibbi
sibbiibbihace 6 meses

Same

Avatar de tz48jhy-cj0k
tz48jhy-cj0khace 1 año

I was driving my parents crazy because I of the overbuying cycle. I blamed myself for not being responsible with my finances. (Irresponsibility it’s not an adhd symptom). Transparent organisers work better for me because it’s visible and I don’t forget. I tried to organise once, didn’t work, twice lost count. Then I saw organisation hacks that worked for me. My parents saw me trying, very hard. That counted.


Avatar de marbledmind
marbledmind
3
hace 1 año

I have lost control. I’m trying desperately to get back on track.

Avatar de HyperactiveRae
HyperactiveRaehace 1 año

Me too. I feel you. I got in a relationship which I swore never to do again! This time it was physically abusive. I just give too much of my own time away and my life backs up on me. Now I’m in crisis again nothing is functioning and I feel like the world is closing in on me. I’m hyperactive type adhd. How bout you?


Avatar de rollarotten
rollarotten
36
hace 1 año

Toss items daily. And there is a lot to toss believe me. 😳


Avatar de granddamekitty
granddamekitty
11
hace 1 año

Stick to a routine daily or I let everything go and set hopeless wishing I had energy.


Avatar de HoldOn
HoldOn
17
hace 1 año

Put my headphones on works as a starter

Avatar de HyperactiveRae
HyperactiveRaehace 1 año

Same!!! It also stops me from chatting to my kids (grown ups) and wasting time! But they may have to put up with my singing if annoying songs (like they might be giants).


Avatar de HoldOn
HoldOn
17
hace 1 año

Do it directly or leave it forever


Avatar de HoldOn
HoldOn
17
hace 1 año

App


Avatar de enricobanana
enricobanana
2
hace 1 año

I use certain apps, such as things3 and Due for reminders


Avatar de wolverinegeek59
wolverinegeek59
10
hace 1 año

J'aurais utiliser cette appli en français. Je commence à peine à mettre en place des routines. Et je vois que j'ai beaucoup de travail.


Avatar de HoldOn
HoldOn
17
hace 1 año

Mostly during the night


Avatar de laila93
laila93
4
hace 1 año

I have a routine before going to bed after my shower. It allows me to do all the things I have to do daily for example clean the cat toilets and allows me to timebox. I have another one when I leave house to take everything I need like cleaning my teeth, put some clothes, badge, wallet, public transportation card… this way I can better estimate my morning routine and avoid to be late for the train! I use routinery app


Avatar de jessyann777
jessyann777
1
hace 1 año

With a family its hard to stay clean when their is no help


Avatar de shawzymcgonyno
shawzymcgonyno
4
hace 1 año

This app is a good idea but not fast or specific enough

Avatar de sibbiibbi
sibbiibbihace 6 meses

I agree I need more of a step by step guide


Avatar de shawzymcgonyno
shawzymcgonyno
4
hace 1 año

Do that goes down to experience ultimately


Avatar de shawzymcgonyno
shawzymcgonyno
4
hace 1 año

Fear of another sacking


Avatar de shawzymcgonyno
shawzymcgonyno
4
hace 1 año

If I’m on my all of them but with someone none of them


Avatar de rollarotten
rollarotten
36
hace 1 año

I’m overwhelmed right now. Going through a divorce and having to sort out the house all by myself because he told me it’s my mess and stuff. He’s right. I was just diagnosed with ADHD two months ago and am medicated. I have made progress but it just seems like I should be doing more. 😩

Avatar de May2026
May2026hace 9 meses

I am with you. Would suggest self care and also putting down standards for the time being whilst taking care of "fluff". Does not need to and should not be a straight A project. No sir. Be mediocre at it by choice (at best!)

Avatar de jw2007
jw2007hace 1 año

It does feel like a lot of n.typicals, or even n.diverse who are at different spectrums than us, figure that once we are diagnosed and are being medicated, we should instantly be well and finally acting as the person that THEY want us to be… it’s never that simple. And it hurts to be on the receiving end of that shame and guilt for being different than them… for being ourselves. Hugs to you, to both of you, and anyone else reading this! 🫂 Divorce, or being put out on our own, doesn’t mean it’s the end - it just means it’s our next chapter and our next chance to be who we want to truly be. Don’t ever give up on being the person you want to be! 👑

Avatar de HyperactiveRae
HyperactiveRaehace 1 año

Hey. Sometimes you need to aknowledge that at least you aren’t in the corner rocking back and forth muttering “mercy”. It’s been known to happen! But I’m also autistic! I just got assaulted by my partner at Xmas and now think I’m pregnant also. That would be child number 6! At 46! When my youngest is 12. Oldest 30. So yeah. Sometimes life sux. But honey, at least you aren’t diagnosed AND medicated! I’m diagnosed as of last year. Not yet medicated need to find a psychiatrist. Got treated at psychologists office. They can’t prescribe! Damnit.


Avatar de misifus
misifus
23
hace 1 año

My house has been remodelled, I feel exhausted and really don't know where to start.


Avatar de taydiorc
taydiorc
8
hace 1 año

I have to play music for my brain to get me going. Once I’ve found that tune then I’m able to clean.

Avatar de May2026
May2026hace 9 meses

I do that also with cooking!


Avatar de JediMindTrick
JediMindTrick
1
hace 1 año

I think it’s a role of the dice


Avatar de hosskey
hosskey
14
hace 1 año

For the worst is a pile of papers that need to be sorted. My first step is to put it upright in a box or a box. Then I can go through the papers, magazines and other things one after the other and, for example, put out all the magazines. This reduces the amount of paper and I find the important papers such as invoices and letters faster. Nevertheless, everything remains in the order in which the stack was created. This is important to me because I often remember at what depth of the pile a note was.

Avatar de reallygillian
reallygillianhace 1 año

How do you get the pile to stand up? My piles are so high…. Do you put them in a box to hold them vertical?


Avatar de theloeffect
theloeffect
2
hace 1 año

I feel like I have so many daily to-do list like I have a stack of daily to-do list and always like Okay I'm going to consolidate all of them and have like one major mass 500 to do's on a list and start working my way down the list I haven't got to that yet but I'm going to lol

Avatar de jw2007
jw2007hace 1 año

Create one list for the big ideas, and another list(s) for each idea to break them down. So essentially, you will end up with more to-do lists, but you will have one primary list for you to choose your next task from. It doesn’t even have to be in order of importance; you can number it like that later if you’d like to, though, but do remember that life is life, and more important things will come up before you can make it through your full list(s). This is where the Eisenhower Matrix could help you out, with prioritizing.

Avatar de anxietyangie
anxietyangiehace 1 año

I am the same way. My therapist told me to use only one list. Lol.

Avatar de reallygillian
reallygillianhace 1 año

I was taught a technique, used it for a while, then stopped, procrastination overwhelm. However this technique is good if you’re consistent. Make an electronic list in say One Note or a simple word doc is fine too. Use headings to create time based sections to allocate task to: - Top 3 priorities to do now - today - this week - this month -this quarter -this year -someday - brain dump The idea is you put everything in either a time slot of if that’s too difficult put it in the brain dump Then you shuffle things up the list as the top 3 are done. As things change their urgency or importance with life’s demands, you can reallocate to a different time slot, so something you thought you would do this quarter when you got around to it can jump sections straight up to today if it suddenly becomes urgent and/or important. Ideally use a list to keep track of tasks done to help sense of progress. I’ve inspired myself through writing this just now and am wondering if I could somehow adapt this app to this. If not I’ll go back to One Note. If there’s a section where I can upload a word doc template I’m happy to do that. I’m day 1 Newbie here so haven’t explored the app fully.


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