If you are anything like me getting organized for the new year is a must. If you know me at all you know that I am a list maker and love getting organized any chance I get. With 2021 here I am so excited to plan and make new goals and in order to do that I feel like I always have to get organized. There are 5 things I do every year to get a positive start to the new year.

DECLUTTER

This is the best time to get rid of all the clutter, anything that you no longer need, use or want. Purge your closet, garage, basement, kitchen cabinets, makeup stash. Get rid of the old and make way for the new. After all you have to make room for all the presents you got. This will feel amazing, you will feel like you are really getting that fresh start.

CLEAN UP YOUR DIGITAL SPACE

When was the last time you backed up your laptop? Delete all those thousands of emails, old documents, pictures and videos. I recently cleaned up and backed up my computers and was surprised about how much stuff I store on there. Get a external hard drive and move over any old photos and docmuments to make room for the new ones.

PRINT OUT THOSE PHOTOS

My kids love looking at old photo albums, unfortunately I don’t print photos that often anymore. I have so many pictures that I haven’t printed out yet, not to mention all the empty photo albums in my storage as I get a new one every time I travel. Putting those photos in an album can also be a fun to do with your family. Makes for a great family night.

CREATE NEW GOALS

I don’t like calling them resolutions as I call them goals. Write them down and make a plan. Set small, but effective goals for yourself. The important thing here is to be realistic with your goals otherwise you will let yourself down.

BUY A NEW PLANNER FOR 2019

This time of the year is perfect for buying a new planner. All the planners have just hit the stores and the it always makes you feel great to pick out the new accessory that will help me plan an exciting year ahead.

HERE ARE SOME GREAT PLANNERS FOR 2021...

What are some of your ways you get organized for the new year ahead? I would love to hear them in the comments below...