You’re Not as Disorganized as You Think— You Just Need This 3-Day System
Let’s be honest—most of us are running on autopilot. Our days blend into weeks, our inboxes overflow, and before we know it, another month has passed with barely a moment to step back and assess where we are.
But what if you could take control of your time with just three intentional days each month? Not “days off” (though, let’s normalize that too), but structured days designed to help you clean up, plan ahead, and reflect—so you can work smarter, not harder.
Think of these as your anchor days, keeping you grounded in the chaos of work and life. And the best part? They actually help you create space for the things that matter outside of work, too.
Here’s how it works:
Digital Declutter Day: Clear the Clutter, Clear Your Mind
You wouldn’t leave old coffee cups and piles of paper on your desk for months, right? (Or… maybe you would. No judgement.) But we do this digitally all the time—hoarding emails, letting our files pile up, and drowning in open browser tabs until we feel like we’re suffocating under the weight of digital clutter.
A Digital Declutter Day is your monthly reset button.
What to do:
Clean up your inbox (unsubscribe from things you never read).
Organize your files and delete what you don’t need.
Close unnecessary tabs and clear your desktop.
Review your digital tools—is everything actually helping you?
Why it matters:
Digital mess equals mental mess. You’ll feel lighter, work faster, and reclaim precious mental energy that was being drained by the sheer existence of digital clutter.
Big Moments Planning Day: Get Ahead of the Chaos
Ever feel like you’re constantly reacting to deadlines instead of proactively working toward them? Enter the Big Moments Planning Day—your dedicated time to map out the big things coming up in the next month.
What to do:
Identify key deadlines, meetings, and milestones.
Break large projects into smaller, manageable steps.
Schedule focus blocks on your calendar (so you don’t get buried in last-minute stress).
Plan for personal big moments too—vacations, celebrations, life admin tasks.
Why it matters:
Having a clear plan helps you move through your month with confidence instead of scrambling at the last minute. Plus, it creates breathing room—so when life inevitably throws you a curveball, you’re not entirely thrown off balance.
Workload Retrospective Day: What’s Working? What’s Not?
You think you’re being productive… but are you actually focusing on the right things? A Workload Retrospective Day helps you pause and reassess how you’re managing your time.
What to do:
Look back at the past month—where did your time actually go?
Identify what worked well and what drained your energy.
Adjust priorities for the next month (What needs more focus? What needs to go?).
Celebrate the wins! (We’re so quick to move on without acknowledging progress.)
Why it matters:
Reflection helps you work smarter, not just harder. Instead of repeating unproductive cycles, you’ll refine your workflow and ensure your time is spent where it actually counts.
The Bigger Picture: Why This Works
These three days aren’t just about getting more done—they’re about creating clarity, structure, and ease in your work life.
By dedicating time to clean up, plan ahead, and reflect, you’re not only boosting your productivity—you’re also freeing up mental space for the things that make life beautiful. Because let’s be real: We work to live, not the other way around.
So go ahead, block these days on your calendar. Future “you” will thank you!
