Easy Home Habits That Make You Feel Accomplished

We’re talking really make it here. Not the lazy toss-and-go maneuver. Actually pull the sheets tight like your mom is about to inspect them. Smooth those sheets, fluff those pillows, maybe even fold that throw blanket like you're starring in a home decor magazine.

Think of it as tucking your kitchen in for the night. A quick wipe to remove crumbs and smudges keeps you from waking up to yesterday’s coffee rings and mysterious sticky spots.

That shirt you bought in 2017 thinking you'd be the person to bring back neon yellow? Into the box it goes. That pair of jeans you haven’t buttoned since the Obama administration? Drop them in and don’t look back. Decluttering feels a lot less intimidating when you do it one random item at a time.

Give your home a fresh-air reboot. Ten minutes of breeze clears out stale vibes, pet funk and whatever’s been marinating in the air since last Tuesday.

Crank up your favorite jam and clean until the last note fades. It's amazing what you can accomplish when you're dancing around with a dust rag and somehow, folding laundry becomes almost fun when there's a soundtrack involved.

Keys, sunglasses, mail, that random receipt you definitely need to keep but will never look at again, corral it all into one stylish basket before it spreads like an invasive species. No more rummaging like a caffeinated raccoon every time you need to leave the house.

Letting plates “soak” is just code for “I’m ignoring you until tomorrow.” A quick rinse now saves you from facing Mount Everest made entirely of crusty plates and food remnants that seemed to have multiplied tomorrow.

Pick a day and make it Plant Day! A dedicated time each week to show your green friends a little love. There's no shame in setting a reminder — adulting is hard enough.

The second you notice you’re out of something, scribble it down before your brain moves on to more pressing matters, like how Benedict Cumberbatch’s baritone is so absurdly sexy it can’t be confined by normal words like “penguin.”

Whether it’s gym clothes or your “I swear I’m professional” sweater, lay out your outfit like you're preparing for an 80s movie montage where the protagonist emerges perfectly put-together and ready to conquer the day.