I have complete and total faith that you can learn to be more organized. I’m guessing if you are struggling to keep your home and your life straight, you may not have mastered one of these characteristics. But don’t fret! By focusing on a few simple changes and creating some good habits, you too can be super organized!
So here they are, the five Characteristics of Highly Organized People.
What do Organized People have in Common?
- A calendar tool for time tracking and management
- A system for managing tasks and getting things done
- Everything they own has a place
- After they use something, they put it away
- They let go of things with ease
#1 Organized people have some kind of calendar tool for time tracking and management.
It matters less if you use a paper planner, the calendar on your phone, or a custom app. The important thing is that you have a single tool for tracking what you are doing with your time. Calendars are not just for writing down doctors appointments. You can block off time to work towards larger goals like personal development or household organizing. Have one calendar that you keep with you at all times. I use Google Calendar on my phone because I can share events with my spouse and work colleagues and I always have my phone, tablet, or laptop handy to see my schedule.
Still like Pen and Paper? Pick a Paper Planner:
- Stay Organized Effortlessly：The Taja Academic Planner 2026–2027 helps bring structure and clarity to your daily planning. Its monthly and weekly calendar pages are thoughtfully arranged with dedicated areas for tasks, goals, and assignments, making it easier to organize priorities and stay on track. Designed to support efficient time management, it helps you coordinate schoolwork, professional responsibilities, and personal plans with greater ease.
- Complete Organization：The Planner 2026-2027 spans the school year from July 2026 to June 2027, offering 12 months (including 53 weeks) of planning. With monthly and weekly calendar pages, it provides ample space to manage your schedule, set goals, and track progress, while 9 dedicated notes pages provide extra room for ideas, reminders, and important details. A practical choice for both school and office use, helping keep the entire academic year well organized.
- Intuitive Features：The academic Planner 2026-2027 is thoughtfully designed with an elastic closure, monthly tabs for fast navigation, and a clear double-sided pocket for extra storage. Sturdy spiral binding helps keep pages secure, while the durable hardcover protects the planner during daily use and travel. Each monthly page includes a motivational quote for inspiration, complemented by an elegant patterned cover that adds a refined, stylish look.
- Versatile for All：This academic planner caters to students, teachers, professionals, and homemakers alike. The A5 size is convenient for carrying in bags or backpacks, while the A4 version offers generous writing space for more detailed planning, making it suitable for a variety of lifestyles. Whether tracking school assignments, work projects, family events, or personal goals, it serves as the perfect companion for anyone striving to stay organized, regardless of their daily responsibilities.
- Excellent Present Option：The Academic Planner 2026–2027 is a delightful option for those who value organization and efficiency. Its functional layout is complemented by a durable hardcover and beautifully patterned cover design, creating an elegant and practical planner. Ideal for students, professionals, or anyone who appreciates structure, it combines organization, motivation, and refined style for everyday planning.
- [STAY ORGANIZED ALL YEAR] July 2026 - June 2027 professional day planner with 12 months of monthly and weekly pages for easy academic planning and scheduling; 2 additional monthly pages (May 2026 - June 2026) are included
- [MONTHLY LAYOUTS] Monthly layouts contain previous and next month reference calendars for long-term planning, and a notes section for important projects; Major holidays listed, elapsed and remaining days noted
- [WEEKLY LAYOUTS] Weekly view pages offer ample lined writing space for more detailed planning, allowing you to keep track of your appointments, reminders, ideas and to-do lists every day of the week
- [YEARLY OVERVIEW] Yearly calendar planner includes a convenient list of holidays, reference calendars, contacts pages and extra notes pages to accommodate your scheduling needs
- [BUILT TO LAST] Designed with a flexible cover and premium pages that endure daily use while maintaining a sleek, professional look. Printed on quality FSC-certified paper with convenient laminated tabs that are durable enough to handle daily use throughout the school year
- 2026-2028 Monthly Planner - The 2 year monthly planner 2026-2028, July 2026 - June 2028, featuring 24 months of monthly pages with Julian Dates and holidays marked. Each month of this planner covers two full pages which is great for long-term planning
- Monthly Overview - Unruled daily blocks (1.85" x 1.88" ) for open scheduling and notes sections for your spontaneous and important items. There are also past, present and future monthly references in the monthly pages. Besides, highlighted holidays and Julian dates will help organize your life better
- Unique Design - Durable and strong twin-wire design allows the 2 year planner to flip 360° and lay flat for efficient writing. Also, the Monthly tabs will help you track and posit your schedule quickly. Besides, the back pocket can store your scattered items, such as cards, letters, documents, etc
- Specialties - 11" x 9" Monthly Calendar Planner Pages | 8 Contacts Pages | 4 Password Pages | Notes Section | 2026-2028 Yearly Overview | 2026-2028 Holidays | Notes Pages | Inspiring Quotes | Reference Calendars | Monthly Tabs | Double-sided Pockets | Thicker Paper | Flexible Cover
- INK LEAKAGE RESISTANCE - The paper of this 2 year monthly planner 2026-2028 is thicker than normal planners allowing this planner to withstand the frenetic creations, reducing problems with ink penetration, erasing fraying and shading. In addition, we use environmentally friendly raw materials for acid-free production
#2 Organized people have a system for managing tasks and getting things done
This can be as simple as a list you make every day of things you want to get done or writing each task on a post-it note or index card. I use Trello because I can easily shift incompleted tasks to the next day or break projects down into a checklist and track my progress.
#3 Being organized means creating a place for everything you own
A place for everything and everything in its place is the organized person’s mantra. Think of the utensil drawer in your kitchen with the little slots for folks, knives, and spoons, now expand this concept to all the items you own. All your paperwork should live in a file cabinet or digital files in the cloud. Clothes, office supplies, crafts, and tools each have their own containers and are neatly tucked away into closets and drawers. A good test that this is working well in your home is that you never lose things.
#4 If they take it out, they put it away
This is how you maintain organization once you create it in your home or office. If you never put anything away it’s only a matter of time before things are in disarray. To keep clutter to a minimum, make it a habit to spend 15 minutes at the end of each day and an hour at the end of each week to put things back in their designated homes.
#5 Organized people let go of things with ease
There is an abundance of useless objects that I find in my clients’ home and they often fall under the category of sentimental items. Things from their childhood or things their kids have outgrown or don’t play with anymore. Clothes that don’t fit, greeting cards, scraps of paper, and other mementos. It’s no big deal to keep a few things, but if you are struggling to get organized and have a house full of clutter, do a little assessment to determine how many of these things are from the past and are not serving any purpose TODAY.
What new habits can you adopt this week to start living a more organized life?
Need help starting your own productivity and organizing business?
There are many things to consider when starting an organizing business like:
- What will I name my business?
- Where will I find clients?
- How do I become an organizer?
- Do I need to be certified?
- How will I structure my business?
You have come to the right place! Check out my other blogs on starting a decluttering business:
?How to Start a Professional Organizing Business
?The Ultimate Reading List for (wannabe) Certified Professional Organizers
?How to Create a Name for your Organizing Business
?7 Ways to Get Clients for your Professional Organizing Business
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Happy Organizing!
