15 Affirmations For Being More Organized And In Control
Everyone wants to be organized and in control. It makes you feel good. Your brain can think clearly, your nervous system is calm, and you are in control of the things around you! However, that just isn’t the reality all the time. I think that getting your life in order starts with your mind (aka the way you think). The first step to getting organized isn’t another planner or productivity hack. It’s your mindset. That is where affirmations come in! Try these 15 affirmations for being more organized in all aspects of your life.
If you’ve ever thought, “I’m just not an organized person,” this post is for you.
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Why affirmations work (even for organization)
Affirmations aren’t magic, but they do train your brain to think differently, which sometimes seems like magic! Affirmations can teach you to slow down and focus on supportive and empowering thoughts instead of being stuck in overwhelm land.
When you repeat affirmations daily (or more), they can:
- Help you feel more in control
- Reduce overwhelm and decision fatigue
- Encourage small, intentional actions
- Shift your identity from “messy” to “mindful”
When it comes to being a more organized person, it starts with clearing the clutter in your mind. You need to get clear on what needs to be done, come up with a plan of attack, and then take action. That is hard when you’re spiraling out of control.
And I get it! Sometimes, when the house is a disaster, I don’t even know where to start and my nervous system decides we are being attacked by a bear or something and the panic sets in.
If you have a few affirmations that you can pull out of your handy dandy notebook (Blues Clues, anyone??), you will be able to reset and see through the chaos a little bit better.
Want more affirmations? Check out these posts for 43 affirmations for spring or 31 self-love affirmations
Affirmations for being more organized and in control
Use these affirmations in the morning, while journaling, or during the next time you feel overwhelmed in the moment.
1- I am capable of creating calm and order in my life.
2- I don’t have to do everything at once to be organized.
3- I prioritize what matters and let go of what doesn’t.
4- One small task at a time is enough.
5- I am becoming more organized every day.
6- My space reflects the peaceful life I’m creating.
7- I trust myself to follow through on what matters.
8- Being organized is a form of self-care.
9- I have everything I need to create a calm, cozy flow.
10- I am dedicated to maintaining a clean living space.
11- I am in control of my environment.
12- A clean house supports my productivity and positive mindset.
13- I enjoy the feeling of an orderly home.
14- I honor my time by planning with intention.
15- I am allowed to take breaks and return with fresh energy.
A must have affirmation card deck:
I love affirmation cards! They are a fun way to rotate through some different affirmations and get you thinking! Check out these self-care affirmation cards by Clever Fox. They are so CUTE and would be the perfect addition to your morning routine.
How to use these affirmations for organization
It’s important to find a way to incorporate affirmations into your daily life for them to be most effective. Here are a few ideas for using these affirmations.
Write one on a sticky note and put it on your laptop or mirror: this way, you will see it all the time. Make it a game to say it each time you walk past the mirror or when you sit down at your computer.
Use them as journal prompts: I love a good journal prompt and these are great ones to get thinking. Write one down in your journal and explain how it makes you feel, what you think about it, or maybe try to get down to the root of why being organized is a challenge for you.
Turn them into phone lock screen wallpapers: another great way to see the organization affirmations often. Make a cute phone or computer background on Canva!
Pair them with your Sunday reset or weekly planning session: if you do a weekly reset, you can add affirmations into your routine. Set aside time to write out the affirmations in a journal, change your sticky notes, or come up with a weekly mantra to use.
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Final thoughts
Getting organized isn’t about being perfect. No one is perfect and even the most organized people fall off their routines. It’s normal!
Using affirmations is a somewhat easy way to create calm in the chaos. To reset your mind so you can think clearly. I always say that a cluttered space = a cluttered mind, but the opposite is true too.
I hope you will find a helpful affirmation to get more organized!
Which affirmation is your favourite?
Until next time,
Deanna
