I recently read a post by Jenny all about 33 small ways to help you feel like you have your life together.
It got me thinking about what I would add to my own list- and how we can all try to do those little things that help us feel on track.
Sometimes you just don’t feel on track!
This might be because you’re not where you want to be in your career, you’re still working on your self-esteem and image or you’re just not feeling productive.
Whatever the reason, there are a few simple but effective tricks you can use to help you feel on track with your day.
If you take care of the little things, the bigger things will fall into place too.
In this post, I’ve put together 15 easy tricks to help you feel organised, happy and on track with your life.
1. Get up on your first alarm
Okay, so this one isn’t exactly easy- but getting up on your first alarm (and not snoozing it one million times) is a great way to feel focused and on track with your day.
Even if it’s just waking up and chilling in bed for a bit, this trick will help you feel on track.
2. Eat healthy snacks
Throughout your day, choose to eat healthy snacks.
This will help you feel more together, and it will be better for you in the long run.
3. Buy your shopping
I don’t know about you, but I always feel more on track when I can make the meals I want, without having to pop to the shops for ingredients.
I like having enough food at my fingertips to make nice meals, and I always end up buying unhealthy food if I shop day-by-day!
4. Wake up at the same time everyday
Try to wake up at roughly the same time everyday.
It’s a great way to improve your sleep and it will give you more energy. It could also help you feel a little more on track with your life.
5. Put on smart clothes
An easy trick to help you feel on track is to simply get dressed. Put on some smart clothes, even if you’re working from home or wear one of your favourite outfits.
It will help you feel more organised, focused and on track with your day.
6. Put on the washing machine
I hate having a big pile of dirty clothes! Finishing the laundry is such a satisfying job.
It will help you feel on track if you have a drawer full of clean underwear instead of hunting for a new pair every morning.
7. Complete your skincare routine
I have to complete my morning and evening skincare routine everyday otherwise I know I will break out, and I can’t relax without following my strict regime.
Whatever skin type you have, putting on your make-up in the morning or dabbing on some moisturiser at night is a great way to feel on track with your routine.
8. Make your bed in the morning
This is a very easy trick to help you feel on track!
Make your bed as soon as you get out of it so that you don’t forget.
It’s also so nice to come back to a tidy house when you get back from work or when you’re ready for sleep.
9. Charge your phone to 100%
I am the worst for letting my phone lose charge!
However, an easy trick to feel on track is to leave your phone on charge until it reaches 100%.
It means you can listen to music while you walk, contact friends and family or just feel a little safer when you’re out and about.
10. Change your bedding
Changing your bedding is an easy trick to help you feel more organised, and it will help your bed stay clean and fresh.
If you share your bed with someone else, it’s also hygienic to change your bedding whenever you can.
Nothing beats slipping into freshly changed bedding.
11. Keep a full water bottle with you
If you don’t drink enough water, it can have a huge impact on your energy levels and general health.
However, this problem is easily solved!
To help you feel on track with your day, carry a full water bottle around with you and re-fill it when it gets empty.
12. Always have a cereal bar in your bag
Trust me on this. I have been in too many situations where I’ve ended up eating lunch later than expected, or I’ve forgotten to eat breakfast.
A cereal bar in your bag is a great solution!
It means you have something to stop you from feeling too hungry for a short amount of time.
You never know when you might get stuck in a traffic jam, run late to work or feel a dip in energy.
13. Take out your bins
A great way to feel on track is to tidy your living area. However, when you’re not feeling like you can or want to do a full clean, it’s the little things that help.
Take out your bins and get rid of any smelly rubbish.
I guarantee it makes a bigger difference than you think!
14. Choose your outfit the day before
An easy trick to help you feel on track is to choose what you’re going to wear in advance.
This means you’re not wasting any time in the morning when you’re getting ready, and you have more time to focus on the more important parts of your day.
15. Write a to-do list
Writing a to-do list is a great way to organise your time.
It can help you feel like you have a focus. It’s always helpful to have a loose plan, to make sure you can get on track.
Do you have any easy tricks to help you feel on track? What do you think of my small tricks to stay on track? Do you like to follow a structure in your day, or do you prefer to be flexible?
Let me know all your thoughts in the comments below 🙂
Happy reading x
Not-So-Modern Girl 
These are all great ways to stay organized! The one I need to work on most is keeping water with me – I’m terrible at that. Thanks for sharing!
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I think it’s so important x
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I love these and really needed the reminder to do some of these things to keep on track and feel good about it. I love the cereal bar idea as I often go out during the day and then grab food on the go to snack on which is never healthy! Thanks for sharing!
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Thank you! They are such simple ways to feel good about your life 🙂 Thank you so much for sharing x
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Me too, I love to stick to my routine 🙂 I think planning is great, I do the same for my meals! Exercise is a great trick to add to the list. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences Prachi x
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Thank you 🙂
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Great tips. I especially love the to do list which includes what I’m eating and household chores to complete. But more importantly how I’m going to fit it around client work.
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That sound like a great idea for keeping on top of house and regular work x
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Great ideas to help people feel prepared for the day ahead!
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Thank you!
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These are great tips! In the morning I have to set “warning alarms” to let me know that it’s almost time for me to wake up. I do like the idea of picking clothes out the day before, something I should get into the habit of doing.
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That’s a good idea- I wish I was better at getting out of bed on my first alarm 🙂 yes it can be so helpful x
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I love these tricks to help stay on track! For me, having a to-do list always helps me to stay on track, also getting dressed in smart clothes really helps too! x
Lucy | http://www.lucymary.co.uk
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Thank you! Getting dressed can do so much for your mood and help you feel together x
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Love this! I’ve recently been getting up everyday at the same time and I’ve found myself to be so much more motivated and productive. You’ve shared some great tips here lovely. Thank you so much for sharing Xo
Elle – ellegracedeveson.com
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That really helps me too, whenever I can manage it! I go to work at 9am every day now so that keeps me more productive and gets me out of bed x
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Thanks for linking to my post in this, these are some really easy ways to help you feel a little more on track, especially if you’re having a tough time!
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You’re welcome, it inspired me to write my own! Thank you, I think when you’re struggling doing the little things (if you can manage) can help the big things seem less daunting x
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These are all such great ideas, I stress if my bed isn’t made so agree that’s an important one. Also meal planning, I meal plan all my meals through the week when working from home so I don’t waste time or get caught out not having enough time to actually eat. All very simple but effective habits to get into. Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you Gemma 🙂 I think meal planning is a great way to save money and stick to a healthy routine if that’s what you want x
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I have to admit I still have to set a few just in case for myself, but I think it’s such a fantastic thing to work on- thank you for sharing your thoughts well done 🙂 x
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these are wonderful suggestions to help you stay on track. i especially relate to the laundry one. i always try to keep up with it in small loads because i always despise huge piles of it at a time.
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I think that’s a great tip that I need to take on board! Thank you for sharing x
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Love these tips, thanks so much for sharing! Making your bed and getting dressed as soon as you get up is such a game changer, it makes you feel so much more productive and ready for the day!
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Thank you Charley! I agree x
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Great advice for being organised. I like to know that the washing is done on a Friday night instead of last thing Sunday, when I used to stress over it.
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Thank you! Me too, although sometimes it takes a couple of loads if I let it build up haha 🙂
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These are perfect tips and I couldn’t agree more! Tidying up your space such as making your bed and doing your laundry helps a great deal. I also agree with having your phone charged to 100%. I’ve always liked structured days, I feel so much more productive and mindful when things are written down. Thank you for sharing!
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Yes I think having a clear space can really help you focus on your work, and make you feel a little calmer in your day-to-day life x
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There are so many amazing tips. I like to make sure that I have a bottle of water near me at all times. However, I will start doing more of these. Thank you for sharing.
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Thank you! Me too, it’s so important for energy and focus x
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GET UP ON YOUR FIRST ALARM! say it louder! My partner snoozes like 3 times and it does my head in! Haha.
Corinne xx
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Haha I can’t lie I definitely need to get better- but it’s such a good skill to have x
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These are really great ideas. I always choose my outfit the night before and plan my next day the night before too. I’m terrible at drinking water though – I know that something I really need to get on track!
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Thank you so much! I think I need that to be on time in the morning haha, I’m sure you can get there with your water x
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Thank you Alicia 🙂 Yes I do the same- in fact, I’ve had a lot of lie-ins this weekend. Sometimes we need it, but sometimes we need to push ourselves to feel better throughout the day x
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It is too hard! I need to get better at it for sure x
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Thank you 🙂 shopping is a must at the start of a new week for me, otherwise I don’t know where I am with it haha x
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These are all great tips, Eleanor! I really need to work on more than one of these, but getting up at my first alarm should be my main one at the moment… I like to stay in bed far too long!
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I do the same! It’s something I’m really trying to work on x
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I always keep a cereal bar with me and it just makes life that little bit easier! Love these tips x
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Yes, especially if you have to go for lunch later than expected or you’re just a bit hungry. Thank you Caroline 🙂
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I used to follow almost all the tips mentioned above when I was working outside home. Since work from home started I just keep forgetting taking off my pyjamas and getting dressed. I think I should make it a habit cause it gives you more energy to work efficiently. Being with pyjamas all day feels like you can get a nap anytime you wish. When I am outside I always carry a cerreal bar with me and a bottle of water.
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Haha I can imagine! I think it does definitely help you stay out of bed 🙂 thank you for sharing your experiences x
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I love all of these tips! I always feel so much better when I wake up at the same time every day xx
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Me too 🙂 I need to get better at it at the weekend x
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These are such simple practical tips that are often forgotten. Thanks so much for sharing. Love it!
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Thank you Taryn
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