19 Simple Hacks That Will Make You Feel Like You’ve Got Your Shit Together

“The bedroom is where you start and end your day,” says Laura Cattano, a NYC-based organizational design consultant. “You don’t want to start/end your day with the stress and negative energy that comes from a room full of things that need to get done. You want your bedroom to be a space that’s soothing — and you can make it that way by simply taking a few minutes to tidy up everything that’s visible.”

You can go here, for some quick and easy bedroom cleaning tips you’ll actually want to try.

It literally only takes a minute or two and is a small, but effective, way to start off every morning feeling more in control of your space and your schedule. It’s also a productive habit that could eventually lead to others. Plus, who doesn't love coming home at the end of a long day to a perfectly made bed?

Here are 24 more reasons why making your bed every morning will change your life, in case you need more motivation.

“Not only will this make your closet more uniform and pleasant to look at, but they’re also incredibly sturdy and the velvet will actually keep your clothing on the hangers,” says Cynthia Kienzie, "master declutterer, spacialist, and stager" at the Clutter Whisperer. “That way, you don’t have to worry about things falling off and piling at the bottom of your closet where you’ll never find them.”

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Kienzie recommends putting a box at the bottom of your closet (so it’s out of sight and not adding to the clutter), so that every time you come across something that you don’t wear or doesn’t serve a purpose, you can toss it in there. Then, at the end of every month, take whatever’s in there and donate it. What you may no longer have a need for could be of great use to someone else, AND it’s no longer taking up valuable space in your life.

“Look, we all have a ridiculous amount of shit on our plates, so one of the best things you can do for yourself is know your limits,” Cattano says. “You’re never going to accomplish the things you need to get done if you’re constantly stretching yourself thin. Stop feeling obligated to anyone and everyone who wants your time. You can say no without the world ending. Just try it.”

Amen.

You don’t need to save half your paycheck every month in order to feel good about your savings. In fact, setting unrealistic goals for yourself based on what you ~think you should be doing~ is only going to set you up for failure and then make you feel like you’re not doing enough.

It’s okay to start small and slowly increase the amount you put away as it becomes more and more manageable.

Take this five-day inbox cleanse so that your email is no longer taking up a ridiculous amount of space on your phone and and also so that you’re not obsessing about how much unread email you should be dealing with.

“Email is one of the biggest productivity suckers in the world,” Barbara Hemphill previously told BuzzFeed. “The average amount of emails in an inbox is 3,000. People get so overwhelmed by email that they want to avoid it.”

No matter how many times you promise yourself you’ll keep them organized and trash-free, your bags will always end up being a stockpile of old receipts, loose change, gum wrappers, event tickets, and (if you’re like me) previous weeks’ to-do lists, if you don’t regularly clean them.

Do yourself a favor and empty out all the unnecessary things you've collected and organize the important stuff so you know can easily find things when you need them. That way you’ll no longer be that person at the cash register holding up the line because you have to dig through your bag for your wallet.

We all have those things that we don’t want to throw away, but we also know we’re never going to use or eat. TOSS THEM. And once you do that, stock the fridge with a bunch of groceries you can use to make meals and snacks throughout the week.

“Anything that you’re not using is taking up space and creating negative energy,” Cattano says. “You will feel huge relief when you have a freshly cleaned out fridge, that doesn’t harbor sauces, salad dressings, etc. that you feel guilty for not putting to use.”

Here are 27 brilliant hacks to keep your fridge clean and organized and here are some easy, healthy snack recipes that are simple to throw together and pack for busy workdays.

Regular exercise will give you a break from your responsibilities and help relieve some stress.

Here are a few simple exercises you could easily take a few minutes to do around the house.

“Sometimes you have to fake it until you make it,” Cattano says. “Decorate your space for the life you’re aspiring to live. If your space is positive and put-together, you will start to feel more positive and put-together. Everything in your living room should be meaningful to you and serve a purpose. If it doesn’t do that, then get rid of it.”

To get you started, here are 27 ways to decorate your home like a grown-ass adult, and 27 home decor hacks that all twentysomethings should know.

“Buy simple file holders and make a pact with yourself that you’ll sort through papers as soon as you get them,” Kienzie advises. “Don’t let them pile up on your counters, in your bags, underneath your coffee table, or wherever else you find yourself storing them.”

She says decreasing the amount of papers strewn all over the place will definitely reduce stress, as well as allow you to rest assured, knowing that anytime you need something you’ll know exactly where to find it.

Here are a few holy grail organization products, including file holders, that will make your life a whole lot easier.

Everyone can use a little downtime here and there. Unfortunately, we usually put it last on our list of priorities when we begin to feel overwhelmed.

Try taking just 10 to 15 minutes every day to reflect, journal, get some fresh air outside, or just sit on your bed and stare at the ceiling, whatever allows you to decompress and chill the fuck out.