Clutter accumulates when decisions are postponed. A daily reset converts postponed choices into tiny, easy actions.
Use a 10-minute timer, move clockwise, and restore each zone to its baseline. The aim is not perfection—it's momentum.
Organize by action zones, not by item categories. This reduces the distance between intent and execution.
Start by mapping activities. Place tools at the point of use. Label processes instead of containers.
Good names are consistent, predictable, and searchable. Use prefixes, dates, and separators that survive copy/paste across systems.
Adopt patterns like YYYY-MM-DD and short verbs. Avoid spaces and ambiguity to prevent later friction.