How to Make Spring Home Organization Goals

Spring officially arrives this weekend, and that means it’s time for the Spring Home Organization Challenge, and I want to help you set some goals!

I adore this time of year!

The grass is green, flowers are blooming, and I can’t wait to spend more time outdoors! 

Spring is the perfect time of year to organize and spruce up outdoor spaces.

If you’ve been stuck in your house all winter, it’s time to get outside and enjoy the weather.

This season, I will organize the garage, porch, cars, storage, and yard. 

I’d like to challenge you to join me!

To get the job done, we first need to set some Spring home-organization goals.

Decide what to organize this spring

I aim to organize my entire house in one year. 

I know that’s a huge goal.

Fortunately, I have a plan to break down this monumental task into manageable steps.  

I will accomplish my goal by organizing a different zone of my home each season. 

First, I spent the Winter organizing my “Working Zone”.

Next, I plan to organize the “Outdoor Zone” this Spring.

Outdoor Zone

Yes, I also organize outdoor spaces.

Areas such as the garage (shed), porch (patio or deck), storage (attic/unfinished basement), cars (camper/boat), and yard need to be organized.

Spring temperatures provide the perfect work environment to tackle the garage, attic, or basement.

I also think it’s important to have a porch that feels just as comfortable as your indoor spaces.

Spring is also a great time to organize your car in preparation for the travel season.

Many people consider Spring a time of renewal and are excited to get outside and prepare their yards for warm-weather enjoyment.

As you can see, there is a lot to accomplish in Spring!

Put your spring goals in writing

This Spring, I will organize my outdoor zone.

This zone includes the porch, garage, cars, yard, and storage space.

What do you plan to organize this Spring?

To accomplish your goal, you must write it down.

Then decide when you will do the actual work.

I have made some wonderful printable goal sheets to help you out!

Fill out the seasonal goal sheet

Below is my seasonal home organization goal sheet. 

I would love for you to follow along with me as I work at the same time. 

However, this schedule may not work for you. 

Maybe you really need to organize your bathroom right now. 

No problem. I have a blank goal sheet you can personalize to organize your home in the way that works best for you. 

Here is a picture of the blank goal sheet.

Schedule time to organize

If you don’t schedule time to organize, you will never meet your spring home-organization goals.

Decide what you will organize each week.

You could schedule one afternoon, a full day, or an entire weekend to work on it.

Write it on the Spring home organization goal sheet.

There is an extra square for you to make notes.

Simple steps to help you reach your goal  

1. Sign up to receive our weekly emails here. You’ll need guidance and encouragement to get the job done. Each week, we’ll send you tips for organizing, decorating, or a DIY project we did to beautify and/or make our space more functional. As a thank-you for signing up, you will receive access to our free printable library, which includes instructions for organizing every room of your home.
2. Make a home organization binder:

• Gather or purchase a one-inch, three-ring binder. 
• Print the cover sheet for the front of your binder. 
• Print the seasonal home organization goal sheet. Select the empty sheet if you want to organize areas other than mine.  Select the sheet that’s already completed if you plan to organize rooms at the same time I do.
• Print the Spring home organization printable for each area you plan to organize.  If you are organizing a different space, print the sheet that corresponds to that space.
• Print the spring goal sheet and schedule time to organize.
• Start organizing!

How to stay motivated throughout Spring

Most people get very excited about making new goals, only to be disappointed at the end of the season. 

I encourage you to implement the strategies below to increase your chances of meeting your Spring home organization goals!     

1. Choose an accountability partner. You are more likely to succeed when someone holds you accountable to follow through on your goals. Contact a friend or a relative to join you on this journey! I’m sure you know at least one person who would be willing to join you!
2. Subscribe to our weekly email here. Each week, you will see what I’m working on, which will provide inspiration and ideas for organizing your home.  You can ask questions or leave comments about your experiences. I don’t have all the answers, and you may have a suggestion that can help someone else!
3. Share your progress on social media.  Follow us on Facebook and/or Instagram.  I would love to see pictures of your organized spaces!  We can all help motivate each other!

If you feel overwhelmed

If you are new to organizing, setting a three-month goal may seem out of your reach.

I suggest you make a goal to organize one room. 

If organizing an entire room feels overwhelming, start with one area, such as a drawer or cabinet. 

Once you have successfully organized one space, you’ll gain the confidence to do something larger! 

Not sure where to start?

Scroll through organization posts on the blog to see what interests you. 

Start small, and before you know it, your entire house will be organized!!

Closing Thoughts

I hope this has inspired you to set Spring home-organization goals!

Are you ready to assemble a home organization binder, complete the printable sheets, and start organizing soon?

You’ll be organized in no time!

Blessings, Donna and Rich