Julia from Numo avatar
Julia from Numo
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10 months ago

How Do You Stay Organized?

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

rogena avatar
rogena
1w

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blessed-grandma avatar
blessed-grandma
2w

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.

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njddjdjd
2w

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.

Neysha avatar
Neysha
1mo

I have a playlist "cleaning battle" 😅🤣

mssucks avatar
mssucks
1mo

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

plantmama57 avatar
plantmama57
2w

Same here. 🙃

deedeee313 avatar
deedeee313
1mo

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

Blabla avatar
Blabla
1mo

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.

Kalizvis avatar
Kalizvis
1mo

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.

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ValeUwU
2mo

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 😂

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fernando
2mo

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

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blessed-grandma
2w

What are UGMonk cards?

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bambinoshf
3mo

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

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MariahGruenke
4mo

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.

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lalalali
4mo

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?

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MariahGruenke
4mo

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!

lalalali avatar
lalalali
4mo

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

May2026 avatar
May2026
1mo

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

MariahGruenke avatar
MariahGruenke
4mo

I try haha

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getmooving 🐮
4mo

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

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plantmama57
2w

Truth!

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VerbaDadá
5mo

Aún me lo estoy preguntando...

woodencrown avatar
woodencrown
5mo

Wenn ich mir vornehme heute endlich meine ganze wohnung aufzuräumen. Dann klappt es nie. Eigenartig, wie mein Kopf funktioniert… Jeden Tag nur 10 Minuten klappt besser.

reallygillian avatar
reallygillian
4mo

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

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LookASquirrel
5mo

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.

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rollarotten
4mo

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.

reallygillian avatar
reallygillian
4mo

Same

njddjdjd avatar
njddjdjd
2w

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.

xavald avatar
xavald
5mo

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

aidanhasrizz99 avatar
aidanhasrizz99
5mo

Leaving my essentials in one spot each time!

anxietyangie avatar
anxietyangie
6mo

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.

rollarotten avatar
rollarotten
6mo

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

reallygillian avatar
reallygillian
4mo

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

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HyperactiveRae
6mo

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.

rollarotten avatar
rollarotten
4mo

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

emz25 avatar
emz25
4mo

Me too!

OptimistikChic avatar
OptimistikChic
6mo

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

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Dalmatianlover
7mo

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 🤦‍♀️

reallygillian avatar
reallygillian
4mo

Same

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tz48jhy-cj0k
5mo

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.

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VickiJaye
6mo

My husband feels the same way when it comes to my same habit he constantly has to remind me never to buy any kind of basket or storage tote etc because they all end up becoming catch alls for all the random stuff my ADHD has not allowed me to get rid of or throw away or my little Nickel and dime dollar here dollar there impulse buys......I'm horrible with any kind of serious clearance sales in stores etc

marbledmind avatar
marbledmind
7mo

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

HyperactiveRae avatar
HyperactiveRae
6mo

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?

rollarotten avatar
rollarotten
7mo

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

granddamekitty avatar
granddamekitty
7mo

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

HoldOn avatar
HoldOn
7mo

Put my headphones on works as a starter

HyperactiveRae avatar
HyperactiveRae
6mo

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).

HoldOn avatar
HoldOn
7mo

Do it directly or leave it forever

HoldOn avatar
HoldOn
7mo

App

enricobanana avatar
enricobanana
8mo

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

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wolverinegeek59
8mo

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.

HoldOn avatar
HoldOn
8mo

Mostly during the night

laila93 avatar
laila93
8mo

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

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jessyann777
8mo

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

shawzymcgonyno avatar
shawzymcgonyno
8mo

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

shawzymcgonyno avatar
shawzymcgonyno
8mo

Do that goes down to experience ultimately

shawzymcgonyno avatar
shawzymcgonyno
8mo

Fear of another sacking

shawzymcgonyno avatar
shawzymcgonyno
8mo

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

rollarotten avatar
rollarotten
8mo

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. 😩

May2026 avatar
May2026
1mo

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!)

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jw2007
6mo

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! 👑

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HyperactiveRae
6mo

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.

misifus avatar
misifus
8mo

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

taydiorc avatar
taydiorc
8mo

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

May2026 avatar
May2026
1mo

I do that also with cooking!

JediMindTrick avatar
JediMindTrick
9mo

I think it’s a role of the dice

hosskey avatar
hosskey
9mo

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.

reallygillian avatar
reallygillian
4mo

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?

theloeffect avatar
theloeffect
9mo

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

jw2007 avatar
jw2007
6mo

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.

anxietyangie avatar
anxietyangie
6mo

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

reallygillian avatar
reallygillian
4mo

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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