How to Create a Successful 'Morning Shift Routine' — 8 Ways to Start Your Day on the Right Foot and Boost Productivity

When it comes to tidying your home, little and often is always best. Taking ten minutes out of your day to tidy up each morning as part of your daily household cleaning schedule lets you keep your place neat and tidy more effortlessly.

"A clutter-free space leads to a clutter-free mind," says Di Ter Avest, owner of Di is Organized. "Taking a few minutes to tidy up in the morning can set a positive tone for the day." She recommends completing menial tasks like unloading the dishwasher, wiping down countertops, and putting away anything left out from the night before.

Besides the obvious advantage of a cleaner, tidier space, this simple ritual can help set you up for the day mentally, too. "Your home is an energetic extension of your life," says Britt. "When my space is clean and organized, I feel more grounded, sleep better, and can move through my morning routine with ease."