Home organization is a priority in January — and it should be! What better way to start your year than ruthlessly going through your home, organizing for the new year. 2017 was spent decluttering, A LOT…. So, for me this year, I don’t really need to do much, just keep going in the get rid of something if I purchase something, if it hasn’t been used in a couple months toss it, and the constant culling through whatever else I’ve been holding on to. Decluttering isn’t a one time thing, it is an ongoing process — that once, you have done the hard work first, it becomes easier and easier! It should be a constant “motion,” not a once a year thing. 

 

To begin the year well though, I was needing to create a new routine. Which started with setting aside time in my agenda to actually plan to plan! Below I have my round up of planner prdocutivity tips — hopefully these will resonate with you, and will inspire you to make January a productive month!  #HomeOrganization #HomeMattersParty

 

 

 

Planner Productivity Round Up!

These 10 tips for Using a Day Planner for Maximum Productivity is SO SO good! My favorite tip is the last one… The BIG Picture! Keeping the big picture always in mind, helps you fill in your “why” for each task, event, etc on your agenda. Everything needs a why — so you have the motivation behind it to get it done. In order to maximize home organization, you need to maximize the productivity of your planner. Make it work for YOU!

10 Tips for Using a Day Planner from Elizabeth @ Crazy Busy Happy Life

 

 

Abby’s post on How to Be Insanely Productive Every Single Day talks about time blocking, and how planning your day hour by hour is super helpful in the long run. I love that at the top of the free printable is the To Do section — great for home organization!

How to Be Insanely Productive Every Single Day from Abby @ Just a Girl & Her Blog

 

In order to do all these great things, you have to actually PLAN to plan! I choose Sunday evenings — this is when I go over my week, what I have coming up, confirm appointments, etc. It really helps begin my week well, and creates a sense of purpose. This helps me check in with what home organization projects I want to focus on — I have top 5, and the top three are priority.

Plan to Plan from Ashley @ Sweetpea Lifestyle 

 

Getting Your Home Organized and Back on Track Blog Hop

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A Home Matters Themed Roundup

Last Week’s Theme:  New Year Inspiration and Goals

Next Week’s Theme: Super Bowl Party Ideas

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How To Get Delicious Dinners on the Table {even if you hate meal planning} from Alison @ Organized Motherhood

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Best Sugar Scrub Recipes from Easy Holiday Ideas

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Clean Up Your Act Creative Space Organization Challenge from Wendi @ H2O Bungalow

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18 Game Day Appetizers from Sarah @ Must Have Mom

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Valentine’s S’mores Treats from Linda @ Crafts a la Mode

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Happy Friday, Sweet Friends! Hope your weekend is great, and not too cold!