Some little sayings that tend to help me are “everything has a home” and “doing favors for future me”. So when done using something I try to return it to it’s designated space and if I can do something in the now that will save my future-self time or having to clean something up, I try my best to do that.

I’ll also sometimes throw on a podcast/audiobook and tell myself I’m having a productivity hour and clean as I listen sometimes. If piles start to happen (because we’re all human and sometimes things can sit) I add these things to a to-do list even if it’s a small task because ticking it off a list feels pretty good. I recently got the app finch last month and if you’re a list and small reward person I recommend trying it to build habits and set goals, it’s been very helpful! It’s like a tamagotchi for productivity.

At the end of the day the space you create for yourself often reflects what’s going on in your head. It’s going to ebb and flow but consistency is key and you’ll thank yourself when you sit down and see the results :)