How I’m Getting Organized in 2025
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Hi and welcome to the Calendar Clings Blog! As the owner and designer of CC, I’m sharing my journey and tips for evolving into the organized baddie Queen mama I feel I am deep down inside.
I like to be organized; it brings me peace. But I’m not really a planner girlie. I’ve tried digital and paper planners, and I’ve learned that simplicity works best for me. I’m pretty much very Type B ;)
I created Calendar Clings to liven up my family’s calendar. I knew labels would be a great way to add personality and easily bring attention to holidays, activities, and events to stay in sync as a family. I also use Google Calendar to manage my day-to-day schedule, my husband and I share a family calendar.
For all my to-do lists, brain dumps, and plans, the Notes app is my go-to. It’s simple and keeps me on track without feeling overwhelmed.
With the new year off to a slow start — thanks to many planets in retrograde — it’s been the perfect time to pause and reflect on the new order I need to bring into my life. Aries season, which marks the start of the astrological year, is just around the corner, and that’s when the energy will truly shift.
So, here are the ways I’m setting myself up for ease, alignment, and flow this year:
1. Reflecting on the Year Ahead
The real energetic new year doesn’t begin until Aries season in March. Aries is the first sign of the zodiac, and it’s when things truly feel fresh and alive. Think springtime; nature is waking up again and is back and blooming. That said, January is still a powerful time to set the tone for the year ahead. This year, 2025, is a “9” year in numerology, symbolizing completion and letting go. It’s the perfect time to tie up loose ends and clear space for what’s next.
To stay ahead and avoid overwhelm, I’ve been mapping out key dates and creating a big-picture plan:
Family plans: With six months left in the school year, I’m focusing on things like my kids ' birthdays in the spring and then kids' summer camp applications and deadlines approaching. I will add these to our shared Google calendar so my husband and I stay on the same page. Depending on the season, consider the annual events/ activities coming within the next 3-6 months.
Travel and visits: Whether visiting family, hosting guests, or taking a vacation, I will begin penciling in plans for the months ahead. This helps us plan financially and avoid last-minute stress.
If you’re trying to plan ahead, start by jotting down the dates that matter most — holidays, birthdays, work deadlines, or seasonal activities — and work backward. It doesn’t need to be perfect, just intentional.
2. Streamlining My Systems
I’ve learned the hard way that trying to adopt complicated systems never works for me. Since my approach to organization is all about simplicity, I’m implementing tools that will fit my existing routines. Here’s what I’m using this year:
Desktop and iPad Organizers
1920×1080 Desktop Organizer and Wallpaper, 3440×1440 and simple iPad background also available HERE.
Visual clutter stresses me out, so I created custom desktop and iPad wallpapers with sections for my work, personal life, and creative projects. I also add an astrology calendar for the month, so I have the transits dates right at my finger tips. It brings me such peace when I turn my computer on seeing how all of my folders have a home. The ipad version is a simple background but matched the desktop version. They’re available for free HERE.
Calendar Clings
I always enjoyed having a whiteboard calendar in my kitchen, in an area that is like our family’s hub. And I thought it would be cool if I had magnets or stickers to catch my eye more to call out routines and significant events coming up. Colored markers weren’t dynamic enough for me. So I designed reusable whiteboard stickers, Calendar Clings, finally available to shop here.
They cling to any smooth surface; you can use them on your magnetic, whiteboard, and acrylic calendars. We also have calendars of the same material that cling will go perfectly on your refrigerator, an untextured wall, a cabinet, etc. Our calendars come in two colors (gray and charcoal) and encourage mindfulness by prompting consideration of the moon’s cycle of phases in your monthly planning.
Budget Tracking
Finances can be overwhelming, but I’ve used NerdWallet to manage personal and business expenses. It’s helped me simplify budgeting and track where my money is going. If you’re running a household or business, having a reliable budget tool is a game-changer.
Astrology Journal
I created a guided Astrology Journal for 2025. It includes a calendar for each month, marking key planetary transits to encourage reflection on personal growth and planning around key dates. You’ll write affirmations based on the transits’ specific impact on you, break down goals by the zodiac houses, set and release intentions with the moon phases, and much more. Available to shop @ MooreLikely.com.
3. Clearing Space for the New
To make room for growth and fresh opportunities, I’ve been decluttering, auditing, and letting go of things I no longer need like:
Clothing: I wish textile recycling were more easily accessible. In the meantime, I’d like to try companies like Suey in Los Angeles, where you can purchase a bag to fill up for recycling in exchange for a credit in their shop.
Resetting Pinterest: Pinterest is my favorite platform for vision boarding and planning. I recently cleaned up my boards and created a separate personal account to focus on using it as a tool for my business.
Paperwork: I want to make sure I’m clear on important notices or timelines. Going through my paperwork is a good way to make sure my planning is accurate and will release me of things that are old and irrelevant.
Clearing physical and digital clutter isn’t just about organization — it’s about creating an environment where you can thrive.
4. Planning for Self-Care
Organization isn’t just about schedules and to-do lists—it’s also about making space for yourself. For me, this looks like:
Adding reminders to book doctor’s appointments and dental cleanings.
Blocking out time for family trips and downtime.
Scheduling regular moments for journaling, meditation, or even just a quiet cup of chai.
If you don’t schedule time for yourself, it’s easy to let self-care slip. Treat it like any other important appointment and protect that time.
As we enter 2025, I’m leaning into my authentic self and focusing on tools and systems that make life easier, not harder. My approach to organization might not look like anyone else’s, but that’s the beauty of it — it works for me and my family.
If you’re looking for ways to stay organized this year, remember that you don’t need to do it all or be perfect. Find what works for you, and let the rest go. Let’s make 2025 a year of ease, alignment, and intention.
What tools or systems are you using to stay organized this year?
Drop your tips in the comments — I’d love to hear what’s working for you!