Developing good habits and routines is one of those goals that many people list at the beginning of the year.

What’s the big deal? Why do people think good habits and routines are important?

First let me tell you the difference between a habit and a routine.

A habit is an action or behavior. For instance, brushing your teeth before you go to bed is an example of a great habit.

A routine is a series of actions or behaviors that you do in a specific order. One action or behavior after the other.

I have a morning routine that I follow every morning. Of course, there are some days when an early morning appointment makes it necessary for me to leave something out but that’s ok because it’s intentional. I know what part of the routine I can omit. The next day I will follow the complete routine.

I also have an evening routine. This routine sets me up for success the next day. 

I’m not sharing the specifics of my routines with you because it’s up to each person to create and develop the habits and routines that work for them.

Routines aren’t limited to the morning or evening. You may want to create a noon time routine or mid-afternoon routine. Some people have a daily cleaning routine or simply a cleaning routine that they may follow once or twice a week. 

Having routines to follow eliminates stress, worry, and that feeling of being overwhelmed. 

Habits and routines are important because when a life event occurs, and your circumstances change you can rely on your habits and routines to create a sense of normalcy when everything else is upside down. 



When you have routines that you follow regularly, they become automatic. You don’t need to think about what comes next. You just do it.

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Benji is a typical, active five-year-old little boy. He loves playing with all his toys in his room and sometimes creates a real mess! When his mother asks him to pick up his room, Benji is overwhelmed and doesn’t know how to begin. Benji’s mother helps him complete the job by breaking the project into small tasks that Benji is able to finish easily. Doing this teaches Benji how to get organized.

Basic principles of organizing included in this story:

• Break projects down into small steps
• Sort like with like
• Cull collections
• All belongings need a home
• Reward for completed tasks

Suzie is a typical, active five-year-old little girl. She loves playing with all her toys in her room and sometimes creates a real mess! When her mother asks her to pick up her room, Suzie is overwhelmed and doesn’t know how to begin. Suzie’s mother helps her complete the job by breaking the project into small tasks that Suzie is able to finish easily. Doing this teaches Suzie how to get organized.

Basic principles of organizing included in this story:

• Break projects down into small steps
• Sort like with like
• Cull collections
• All belongings need a home
• Reward for completed tasks

Filled Up & Overflowing was written to help you and your family members, friends, spouses, and loved ones find answers to questions and concerns about the safety and comfort of the “stuff” in their space.

Unlike other organizers and organizing books, this book is designed to support individuals who would prefer to work with professionals or loved ones who want to listen to them and discover their needs instead of being overwhelmed by the process – and the individual who genuinely wants to help.

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Diane N. Quintana, CPO®, CPO-CD®