Ever feel like your home is clean only when no one else is awake? You’re not alone. Keeping your home clean and tidy home in today’s busy culture is no small task. Families’ schedules have never been more packed. According to a study done by Skylight parents spend 30.4 hours per week coordinating family schedules and household tasks. That’s nearly a full time job!
With so many things on your mind, it can be overwhelming to know where to start in managing your home. The to-do list is endless. So how do professional organizers manage to keep their homes peaceful when life is just as chaotic for them? The secret isn’t having more time—it’s having small, consistent habits that work, even on the busiest days. Today we are giving you 3 daily habits as professional organizers that are simple, yet powerful, to help bring peace and order to your home, even on your busiest days!
1. Complete one load of laundry per day
Laundry piles grow fast — and once you’re behind, it feels like your whole house is drowning in clothes. Suddenly there are mini mountains in bedrooms, baskets in hallways, and a mysterious pile on the stairs nobody claims. Visual clutter like this has been shown to increase stress and mental load, which is why this simple habit makes such a big difference.
Instead of letting it snowball, tackle one load from start to finish each day. Here’s what that actually looks like:
- Before your first cup of coffee, toss in a load.
(It takes five minutes — even with checking pockets and spot-treating.) - While you enjoy your quiet time or Bible reading, or while you’re at work, the washer does its thing.
- Switch it to the dryer before waking the kids for school, or after work before you get dinner started.
- Fold and put away later — usually 15–20 minutes.
In less than 30 minutes spread throughout your day, you prevent the overwhelm entirely. No more digging through baskets, no more “Mom, I can’t find my jersey!” moments, and no more stress from seeing piles take over the house.
Why This Works
✔ Keeps visual clutter low
One consistent load keeps piles from forming in the first place — and less visual chaos means less stress.
✔ Fits naturally into your day
Washing during your quiet time and folding during a small window later makes laundry feel effortless instead of consuming.
✔ Eliminates decision fatigue
You don’t have to think about “when” to do laundry — the routine is set.
✔ Prevents the weekend avalanche
No more losing your entire Saturday to mountains of clothes.
2. Close down the kitchen each night
If we had to choose just one habit from this list that makes the biggest difference, it’s this one. A nightly kitchen close-down doesn’t just tidy your space — it transforms your mornings. Waking up to clean counters instead of yesterday’s chaos is LIFE-CHANGING.
No scrambling to wash last-minute water bottles.
No shoving clutter aside while making breakfast.
No dishes in the sink instantly spiking your anxiety.
Instead, your morning feels calm, clear, and in control… and you actually have time to breathe, think, or enjoy a quiet moment before the day takes off.
Not sure where to start? Try these 3–4 tiny tasks:
Start small — truly small. Pick one, two, or three of these:
- Clear and wipe the counters
- Load and start the dishwasher
- Clean the sink
- Put away anything that doesn’t belong on the counters
Check out our Daily Kitchen Close Down Checklist for a more detailed list!
These little tasks compound fast. The first night might feel like a lot if you’re catching up, but the magic is in the routine. The next night is easier. And by the end of the week, you’ll be amazed at how quickly you can reset the whole space.
The Payoff You’ll Feel Instantly
✔ You wake up to visual peace — no clutter, no mess, no stress.
✔ Your morning moves faster — everything you need is ready and in place.
✔ You create room for quiet time — instead of using that time washing dishes.
✔ Your whole house feels easier to manage — the kitchen sets the tone.
Check out our free Daily Kitchen Close Down Checklist for a more detailed list!
3. Make Your Bed
We know this one is so cliche but it scientifically proven to improve your day AND your sleep! According to a National Sleep Foundation poll, those who make their bed have nearly 20% better sleep each night. Making your bed sets a positive, productive start to your day, can reduce stress and improve your mood. All from a simple 1 minute task.
Life is busy. We get it! We feel confident choosing even one of these daily habits to accomplish each day will have a great return on your time and mental load. Why not give it a go? Tell us in the comments which habit you’re starting with! We love hearing your wins.
Before you go, grab our Daily Kitchen Close Down Checklist to help you start this habit with confidence!
And if you’re craving more motivation and practical tips, hop over to the blog — we’ve got plenty of inspiring content to support you on your decluttering and organizing journey.
