Be, Do, Have: Building The Organized Life from the Inside Out

Xtreme Audacity
Jan 21
5 min read

Have you ever worked hard, stayed busy, checked all the boxes, and still felt like you were falling behind? Your home looks cluttered no matter how often you tidy. Your schedule feels full, yet unproductive. Your energy is completely drained before the day is over, and the results you want always seem just out of reach. This frustration usually leads to one familiar thought, If I could just have more space, more time, more energy, and/or more money, things would finally fall into place.

This is where many high performing people get stuck. We chase the “have” first. Sometimes we move to the “do”, adding more tasks, more routines, and more tools. But we skip the most important part, who we are “being.” If the foundation is off, the structure will never stand.

To truly live and create The Organized Life, we must understand and apply the principle of Be, Do, Have. We have to be who we need to be, to do what needs to be done, to have what we want to have. When this order is reversed, organization feels exhausting instead of empowering.

Understanding the Be, Do, Have Framework

The Be, Do, Have framework is simple, but it is not easy. It challenges the way most people approach goals, productivity, and organization.

Most people operate like this:

When I have more time, I will get organized.
When I have more money, I will invest in systems.
When I have less stress, I will focus on routines.

Others start with do:

If I just work harder, everything will fall into place.
If I create more lists, more schedules, more systems, I will finally feel in control.

But sustainable organization does not begin with what you have or what you do. It begins with who you are being.

Be: Becoming the Person Who Lives an Organized Life

Being organized is not about labels or personality types. It is about identity. The moment you decide, I am someone who values clarity, peace, and intention, your decisions begin to change.

When you be organized, you:

Respect your time
Protect your energy
Make intentional choices
Follow through with consistency

This mindset shift is critical. Organization is a lifestyle, not magic. If you see yourself as someone who is always overwhelmed, disorganized, or behind, your actions will always reflect that belief.

To build The Organized Life, you must intentionally become:

A steward of your space
A manager of your time
A protector of your energy
A planner of your resources

Or maybe even a steward, manager, protector and planner of your space, time, energy and money!!!

This is where S.Y.S.T.E.M.s that Save You Space, Time, Energy, and Money begin. Systems only work when the person using them is aligned with the purpose behind them.

Do: Taking Aligned Action Through Systems

Once your identity shifts, your actions naturally follow. You stop doing things out of guilt or pressure and start doing them with intention.

Doing from a place of being looks different. Instead of random bursts of decluttering, you implement repeatable organizing systems. Instead of reacting to your schedule, you design it.

Here is what aligned action looks like:

Creating daily routines that support your energy levels
Implementing home organization systems that are easy to maintain
Building productivity systems that work with your lifestyle, not against it
Using tools that support consistency instead of complexity

For example, a simple habit like weekly planning becomes powerful when paired with the identity of someone who honors their time. A structured planner or productivity journal supports this action by creating space for clarity and focus. Tools do not create discipline, but they reinforce it.

This is where practical organizing tools come into play. A well designed planner, labeled storage bins, or a visual task system can support your routines and reinforce your systems when used intentionally.

Have: Experiencing the Results of Alignment

When you are being intentional and doing aligned actions, the have becomes the natural result, not the goal you chase.

You begin to have:

More time because your days are planned with purpose
More space because clutter no longer controls your environment
More energy because your systems reduce decision fatigue
More money because you stop overspending, rebuying, and wasting resources

This is the outcome of living The Organized Life. Not perfection, but peace. Not busyness, but productivity. Not chaos, but clarity.

Many people are surprised to learn that organization directly impacts financial wellness. When your home is organized, you know what you own. When your schedule is organized, you value your time. When your systems are organized, your spending becomes intentional.

How Be, Do, Have Shows Up in Everyday Life

Let’s look at a real life example.

Someone who wants an organized home often starts by buying containers, labels, and storage furniture. But without the identity shift, clutter returns. Why? Because they did not become someone who regularly edits, maintains, and resets their space.

Now imagine this same person starts with being intentional. They adopt the belief that everything in their home must earn its place. They do weekly resets, monthly decluttering, and daily tidy routines. As a result, they have a home that stays organized with less effort.

The same applies to time management and productivity. When you are being proactive instead of reactive, your calendar reflects your priorities. When you are doing focused work instead of multitasking, your output improves. When you are aligned, the results compound.

Tools That Support the Organized Identity

While tools do not create transformation, the right tools can support the habits you are building. A few thoughtfully chosen products can reinforce your systems and simplify your routines.

A daily planner designed for productivity helps anchor your planning habits. Clear storage bins make it easier to maintain visual order in closets, pantries, and offices. A labeling system reinforces clarity and reduces friction in shared spaces.

These tools work best when paired with intentional habits and a clear organizing philosophy.

Bringing It All Together

Living the Be, Do, Have principle is not about doing more. It is about doing what matters, in the right order.

Be the person who values peace and clarity. Do the actions that support that identity through S.Y.S.T.E.M.s that Save You Space, Time, Energy, and Money. Have the results that reflect alignment, not exhaustion.

This is how you create The Organized Life from the inside out. It is not about chasing outcomes. It is about becoming the kind of person for whom those outcomes are inevitable.

When organization becomes part of who you are, everything else begins to fall into place.

It's a lifestyle, not magic.

Takilla’s Favorite Product’s

OXO Good Grips Expandable Drawer Organizer – Perfect for keeping kitchen utensils, office supplies, or vanity items in order.
Clear Stackable Storage Bins with Lids - Ideal for pantries, closets, and home offices to maintain visual organization.
Brother P Touch Label Maker - A simple labeling system that reinforces clarity and consistency throughout your home and office.