A place for everything and everything in its place ... wouldn’t that be a perfect world? We all strive to be organized, but getting there isn’t always easy or intuitive. Most people aren’t naturally organized, and it takes a little know-how and a lot of self discipline to see truly tidy results.

But if you feel like every aspect of your life is in a jumble, where should you begin? Sometimes the best place to start is by simply getting your thoughts in order. If you work the most effectively by setting yourself up with tasks, then a set of To-Do notecards are going to be a highly effective part of your organization tool kit. By simply starting every day with a self-assigned list of tasks “To-Do”, you’ll be able to approach all of your goals and aspirations in an organized manner. You can even plan for days in advance to tackle really big projects in smaller chunks. Since these To-Do cards are mostly blank, they are yours to customize them in whatever way works best for your organizational needs. You’ll love the feeling of accomplishment you get every time you cross something off that list!

Another great way to keep organized throughout the day is with a dedicated notepad for all of your important info. Having a specific place to jot down phone numbers, appointments or simply reminders of things you need to do is an invaluable way to keep organized. Everything from shopping lists to menus and even party planning can be done on the perfect note pad! Keep one on your office desk, in your kitchen or on your bedside table so you don’t have to search for something to write on when inspiration strikes.

There are so many organizational tools you can reach for in an effort to get your affairs or home in order. However, if you make getting your thoughts organized your first step, you’ll soon see how easy it is sort and tidy just about anything!