Organising my Life

Daily Routine

Monday - Friday

• Drink a glass of water, open curtains for natural light.
• 06:30 - 07:00 Head to the bathroom…
  • If needed, shave.
  • Get in shower (low pressure)…
    • Every other day, use shampoo, then rinse.
    • Use conditioner, letting it sit.
    • Use body wash, letting it sit.
    • Brush teeth whilst waiting.
    • Rinse everything out thoroughly.
    • Wash face using just a water-based cleanse.
  • Get out of shower, pat skin dry, then put on clean dressing gown.
  • Use salt spray and blow dry hair, styling as needed.
  • Apply roll-on deodorant, letting it dry fully.
  • Massage minoxidil into clean, dry scalp, then use dermaroller.
  • Floss, tongue scrape, and use mouthwash.
  • Apply hand cream.
• 07:00 - 07:30 Head back to bedroom…
  • Put on any laundry if needed.
  • 20 minutes of yoga, ending in savasana - focus on breathing, and allow minoxidil to absorb.
  • Get dressed, vacuum if needed.
  • Complete skincare: toner -> serum -> moisturiser -> eye cream -> SPF 50+, letting each layer absorb.
  • Take Omega-3 supplements.
• 07:30 - 07:50 Head to the lounge…
  • Have some breakfast; anything works.
  • Journal a bit, scheduling out the day and writing down thoughts.
  • Process actionable emails and catch-up with news sources like the FT/Economist.
• 07:50 - 09:00 Go for a drive (drop-off wifey if needed, or maybe go to campus).
• 09:00 - 12:30 Omoikane/Yatagarasu; former if Mon-Tues, otherwise latter.
• 12:30 - 13:00 Lunch.
• 13:00 - 16:00 Omoikane/Yatagarasu; former if Mon-Tues, otherwise latter.
• 16:00 - 17:00 Read a book, pick up wifey if needed.
• 17:00 - 17:15 Quick double cleanse, oil-based cleanser -> water-based cleanser, rinsing face afterwards, then apply minoxidil into dry scalp again.
• 17:15 - 17:30 Quick final email replies, dim lights, and put on some ambient music.
• 17:30 - 18:30 Cook dinner (if it’s my day), otherwise relax and journal downstairs.
• 18:30 - 20:00 Eat dinner and wind down.
• 20:00 - 20:30 Clean up from cooking (if it’s my day), otherwise prep for the next day.
• 20:30 - 20:45 Brush teeth, floss, and tongue scrape. Then, evening skincare (toner -> serum -> moisturiser -> eye cream) followed by some gentle stretching.
• 20:45 - 21:15 Settle down, fall asleep.

Saturday - Sunday

• Drink a glass of water, open curtains for natural light.
• 08:00 - 09:00 Head to the bathroom…
  • If needed, shave.
  • Get in shower (low pressure)…
    • Every other day, use shampoo, then rinse.
    • Use conditioner, letting it sit.
    • Use body wash, letting it sit.
    • Brush teeth whilst waiting.
    • Rinse everything out thoroughly.
    • Wash face using just a water-based cleanse.
  • Get out of shower, pat skin dry, then put on clean dressing gown.
  • Use salt spray and blow dry hair, styling as needed.
  • Apply roll-on deodorant, letting it dry fully.
  • Massage minoxidil into clean, dry scalp, then use dermaroller.
  • Floss, tongue scrape, and use mouthwash.
  • Apply hand cream.
• 09:00 - 10:00 Head back to bedroom…
  • Put on any laundry if needed.
  • 30 minutes of yoga, ending in savasana - focus on breathing, and allow minoxidil to absorb.
  • Get dressed, vacuum if needed.
  • Complete skincare: toner -> serum -> moisturiser -> eye cream -> SPF 50+, letting each layer absorb.
  • Take Omega-3 supplements.
• 10:00 - 11:00 Head to the lounge…
  • Have some breakfast; anything works.
  • Journal a bit, scheduling out the day and writing down thoughts.
  • Process actionable emails and catch-up with news sources like the FT/Economist.
• 11:00 - 17:00 Flexible, but generally a date with wifey on Saturdays, and a weekly shop on Sundays.
• 17:00 - 17:15 Quick double cleanse, oil-based cleanser -> water-based cleanser, rinsing face afterwards, then apply minoxidil into dry scalp again.
• 17:15 - 17:30 Dim lights, and put on some ambient music.
• 17:30 - 18:30 Cook dinner (if it’s my day), otherwise relax and journal downstairs.
• 18:30 - 20:00 Eat dinner and wind down.
• 20:00 - 20:30 Clean up from cooking (if it’s my day), otherwise just help.
• 20:30 - 20:45 Brush teeth, floss, and tongue scrape. Then, evening skincare (toner -> serum -> moisturiser -> eye cream) followed by some gentle stretching.
• 20:45 - 21:15 Settle down, fall asleep.

Levels of Organisation

Tidiness Level	Room	Car
1	Clear trash	Clear trash
2	Remove dishes	Remove food
3	Handle laundry	Wipe mirrors
4	Make bed	Wipe windows
5	Clothes away	Wipe surfaces
6	Items away	Items away
7	Dust surfaces	Dust surfaces
8	Change bedsheets	Vacuum/mop
9	Vacuum/mop	Organise containers
10	Organise containers	Replace essentials

Hygiene Level	Hair	Skin	Teeth
1	Brush hair	Rinse face	Rinse mouth
2	Wet hair	Oil cleanse	Tongue scrape
3	Shampoo hair	Water cleanse	Brush teeth (quick)
4	Condition hair	Exfoliate	Brush teeth (full)
5	Minoxidil hairline	Toner	Floss teeth
6	Dermaroll hairline	Essence/serum	Interdental brush
7	Shaved beard	Eye cream	Mouthwash
8	Exfoliate scalp	Moisturiser	Tongue scrape again
9	Cut hair	Sunscreen	Whiten teeth
10	Restyle hair	Face mask	Visit dentist

Orderliness Level	Personal	Academic	Professional
1	Delete spam emails	Delete old files	Archive old emails
2	Archive old emails	Update tasks	Label emails
3	Label emails	Plan assignments	Quick replies
4	Quick replies	Complete assignments	List tasks
5	List tasks	Complete flashcards	Plan tasks
6	Sort files	Complete pre-notes	Update docs
7	Unsubscribe emails	Complete notes	Update tracking
8	Long replies	Complete problems	Complete bugs
9	Sync data	Review progress	Implement features
10	Review goals	Further study	Review meetings