If you clicked on this article, you're probably expecting advice on how to get your life together from someone who has their life together. Well, your expectations are mostly correct. We're on this journey of self-care, wellness, and organization together. My life isn't all that together, but these are six things that I try to keep up with, and even if I stray from this path sometimes, I promise this is still good advice.
1. Get a planner.
Planners are hands down one of the easiest ways to keep track of things that you have going on in your day to day life. I would be so lost without mine.
2. Use that planner.
Just because you have a planner doesn't mean your life is suddenly going to become organized. You have to take the time to fill it out. I recommend getting a different color for each thing you put in there. For example, I use black ink for classes, red ink for due dates, blue ink for plans and events, and green ink for work.
3. Actually get ready in the morning.
Trust me, I know this is easier said than done as sweats and t-shirt are my go-to every morning. However, I've always been told, if you look good, you feel good. Now, this isn't to say you always have to be dressed to the nines, but it might give you a confidence and a motivation boost if you dress to impress from time to time.
4. Try to let go of your bad habits and create good habits.
Bad habits can be hard to break, and good ones can be even harder to start. However, it takes about three weeks of doing something for it to become a habit, so challenge yourself to work good habits into your life.
5. Drink more water.
Most of the people who either have their life together or are attempting to get their life together drink a lot of water. I use the iHydrate app to keep track of my water intake and I try to have water with me wherever I go. Instead of asking for a pop (sorry, I'm from the midwest), ask for a water. Your body will thank you and it's free at most, if not all restaurants.
6. Exercise
Exercise is good for the mind, body, and soul. No matter how much or how little you do, just doing the act of doing it is enough. Everyone has got to start somewhere. Plus, you'll definitely look and feel like your life is together even if it's not there yet.