12 Things To Do Before New Year

With 2017 quickly approaching and Christmas celebrations being almost over, I think it's about time I started to prepare for the new year.

I've actually made a massive checklist of things I need to get done before January starts so I thought I'd share some of them with you. They are just general tasks that will hopefully put you in a good position to start the year fresh.

1. File Letters and Paperwork

This one is a really important step because there is nothing worse than getting behind on paperwork. Sorting through it will put you in a good place for next year and put you in a good position to keep on top of it.

2. Put Away Your Christmas Presents

If you haven't already, make sure you do this. Everything needs to have a home otherwise it will just become clutter.

3. Clear Out Your Emails

I'm pretty certain everyone's email needs a deep clean. Delete all the spam, deals you no longer want and emails that are no longer relevant.  If you need the attachments, just save them and delete the email. Also, don't forget to unsubscribe to things that aren't useful or relevant anymore.

4. Complete Outstanding Tasks

Get those to do lists cleared. Now. Every little job you kept saying you needed to do, do. Whether that be fixing that wonky shelf or returning clothes that don't fit - do it!

5. Sort Through Your Wardrobe and Shoes

What better time than now to have a clear out of your clothes. Find everything you didn't wear this year and donate it to charity - and be brutal

6. Sort Through Your Phone

For me, this is probably one of the most important things on the list. Just completely clear out your phone. Delete all of the apps that make you procrastinate, transfer your photos to a computer and delete the messages you'll probably never read again.

7. Create Your New Year Bujo Spreads

This task only really applies if you have a bullet journal (if not, consider it!) But one of the essentials before the new year is to set up your spreads. The monthly spreads, future logs, etc...

8. Sort Through Your Computer Documents

Delete old work that you won't need to reference, sort through your photos and file the documents you need into folders. Do this for all your memory sticks too!

9. Sort Through Other Electronics

The others I mentioned are the most important but don't neglect your other electronics. Clear your recordings on your TV, delete songs you don't like any more from your iPod and sort through that tangled pile of wires.

10. Declutter and Deep Clean Your Space

Whether this be your entire house or just your bedroom, give it a really deep clean. Go through everything you own and do one of the following: Use it up; throw it away; donate it to charity; sell it or give it a permanent home.

11. Plan For The Year Ahead

This could encompass a lot of things but it's important that you start the year with a plan. Plan for your savings, your studying, or your fitness. Whatever is important in your life.

12. Set Some New Year Goals

I think we've all learnt the hard way that new years resolutions aren't the easiest to follow but I like the idea of setting new year goals instead. Something to achieve by the end of the year, rather than something vague. I like the idea of setting one for every month so by the end, you'll have completed 12 goals you set the year before.

Hopefully you found this post resonably helpful and that you had an amazing Christmas!

I hope you have a great day and an even better new year!