15 Things You Can Do Today to Get Your Shit Together

Why does it feel like it is impossible to get your shit together?

Why didn’t anyone tell me that:

I would have to do so much freaking laundry.
I would hoard boxes because they are “good boxes” and I might use them someday.
Having to feed myself every day requires way too much thought and effort.

The lack of control and utter chaos you feel every day has left you overwhelmed and exhausted. It’s not your fault! The world is spinning at a pace most of us can barely process.

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When you’re staring at all your responsibilities, where do you even start?

You just know that if you could get your sh*t together, you’d finally reduce the stress and anxiety that have taken over your life. When you’re staring at all your responsibilities, where do you even start?

Here’s how: 15 easy things you can do today to feel organized — without having to get your shit together.

These are small efforts with big payoffs—physically, emotionally, and mentally.

PRO TIP: Mix and match them to build a routine.

Don’t trust your memory – write it down

Your brain wasn’t meant to store an endless mental to-do list. Write things down — use a notes app, planner, sticky notes, reminders, or alarms. Whatever works for you. Just stop relying on your overworked mind to remember everything.

Learn the difference between reacting and responding

Reacting is impulse driven. Responding is intentional. Take a breath before you answer that text, email, or snarky comment. A pause can save you from a lot of unnecessary stress.

Make doctor appointments for the next 6 months

Stop putting off checkups. Schedule that dentist visit, eye exam, or therapy session. Your future self will thank you. If it helps, plan to reward yourself for following through.

Ask for help

You don’t have to do everything alone. Whether it’s delegating a task, venting to a friend, or hiring someone to fix what’s broken, let people support you. There are people in your life who want to help—you just have to let them.

Set a goal (and make it tiny)

Big goals are overwhelming. Pick one small thing—drink more water, stretch for 5 minutes, send that email. Progress starts small, so pick a tiny goal and own it.

Do the dishes

Small, manageable tasks can have an outsized impact on your sense of control. One of the easiest ways to create instant order? Cleaning your sink.

A clean sink = a small win that actually feels huge. Walking into your kitchen and seeing an empty sink will make you feel like a rockstar. On the flip side, a full sink triggers stress and negativity without you even realizing it. That 5-10 minutes of scrubbing will save you hours of unnecessary stress.

Make your bed

It takes two minutes and gives you one thing in your life that looks put-together. Sometimes, that’s enough. (If it takes longer than two minutes, consider less complicated bedding… or fewer dogs.)

Declutter a space you use every day

Your desk, your car, your bag. A little tidying removes distractions and lowers stress. Since you use this space daily, the impact on your mindset is huge — way more than organizing a junk drawer you never open.

Fold and put away your laundry

Honestly, I’ve told my dogs they need to learn this task, but they refuse. Folding and hanging up your laundry instead of dressing from “the chair” (you know the one) will make starting your day so much smoother.

Say no at least once today

You don’t have to justify it. Just “No, I can’t” is enough. Protect your time and energy.

Unsubscribe, delete, block

That newsletter you never read? That influencer who makes you feel like crap? That app sending you 50 notifications a day? Gone. Unsubscribe, unfollow, delete, or block.

Give someone a compliment

Making someone else’s day better takes zero effort and makes you feel good, too. It’s a two-for-one deal on positivity.

Shut up and listen

Stop waiting for your turn to talk. You are putting a lot of unnecessary stress and pressure on yourself to contribute and get a positive response. Really listen to someone today. You might learn something.

Read something (not social media)

An article, a book, a magazine — just something that engages your brain differently than scrolling does. Your mind needs variety.

Stop caring what other people think or are doing

Seriously, focus on your lane. Someone else’s opinion of you doesn’t matter. It really doesn’t. While it’s nice to get validation, that’s not what happens when you find yourself in a comparison trap.

You don’t have to fix everything overnight. But doing one or two of these things today is enough to start feeling like you’re getting your sh*t together, one small step at a time.

Which one are you going to try first?