1. How do you want your home to “feel”?

An organized home can make a bad day at the office turn into a relaxing escape from your worries as soon as you walk in your front door. Start to browse magazines, Pinterest, and start to train your eye for the things that make you happy. Things from paint colors to decorative pillows to light fixtures can make all the difference in the feel of your household. It may help to write down a few key words on what you’re looking to accomplish, such as “simple living” or “shabby chic” so you can do a quick search while browsing.

2. Map out your plans and projects every week

Get yourself a good planner and make sure you jot down everything that you need to accomplish on a weekly basis. This includes everything in your life that you have going on or want to have going on – dentist appointments, kids’ sports activities, organizing a certain area of the house, trying a new recipe, etc. The key is to have it all written down and mapped out. Review the upcoming week every Sunday and add in things that you’ve been wanting to do but never found the time to do.