Sometimes losing your stuff or being late can make it seem like life is getting away from you. Being organized can seem hard, but if you start with little steps then you can make things easier for yourself. If you feel like you have a lot to do with no time to do it, hopefully, these tips will help you!

1. Put things you use often in the same place.

Avoid that moment of panic when you realize that you forgot or lost something by knowing where it should be at all times. Having a key holder right by your door can save you a lot of headaches and save you from getting locked out. It doesn't just need to be keys, as long as you know where something is you can save time and hassle by making sure it stays in the same spot.

2. Plan out your day.

If you have a jam-packed day or week ahead of you, it might be smart to schedule out your day. You can figure out how much time you need to devote to doing something and limit possible stress by not knowing how you're going to do it all in one day. If you have a specific amount of time allotted to everything you can make your life much easier.

3. Choose your outfits the night before.

Save yourself the indecisive struggle of choosing an outfit in the morning and take some time to choose one the night before. If you take a long time choosing an outfit then you're taking time away from yourself, but it's much easier to finish everything the day before and save choosing your outfit for the next day for before you go to bed. You can go to bed prepared for the next day and can take time doing something that can help you get stuff done faster for the day.

4. Label everything. EVERYTHING.

If you label or color code things, it makes it much easier to find them and saves you a lot of time and hassle searching for one thing in a large pile. If you have several smaller, organized piles then you can find things that you need much more easily. Color coding things is also fun in general because who doesn't like bright colors? Labelling is also a lifesaver if you have a lot of similar looking things. If you have multiple math or science classes, labeling the folder or notebook for each one can save you from studying the wrong topic for the wrong test.

5. Write EVERYTHING down.

Let me tell you, a number of times that I could've saved myself a lot of stress by writing something down is ridiculous. If you forget things often and having a reminder list or to-do list helps you DO IT. Writing the task down can help you remember and prioritize because you know what you need to do and whether it's something that needs to be done right away or not. It doesn't even need to be on a notebook. Write it on your hand, write it on your phone, write it on your mirror in lipstick or shaving cream if that's what helps you remember. Or, if you're not into writing things down, there are SEVERAL notes and organization apps. Check them out!