Three Simple Household Systems That Boost My Wellbeing and Productivity

The benefits of a tidy, well-organised home extend to every part of my life. When my home is a mess, I am a mess.

I’m not naturally tidy or overly house-proud, but systems are my superpower. I had been using systems in my professional life for years before I realised they could work wonders at home, too.

For context, my household comprises me, my husband, and two pets; however, these systems can apply to any household.

Here are three simple systems I’ve implemented at home that have improved my wellbeing and productivity.

System One: Shared Shopping Lists

I have used the shopping list app Bring for years. It’s a free app available on iOS and Android.

Bring’s interface is basic, and the app is not packed with features; it just does one thing well — it allows you to create and share shopping lists.

I have Bring lists for the supermarket (groceries), the garden centre, and town (for general “popping into town” errands). The supermarket list gets the most use; it is shared with my husband.

Using a shared shopping list relies on one simple rule: when a household item runs out (e.g. milk, toilet roll, etc.), whoever finishes it…