It seems rather common sense that staying organized will allow for more productivity. However, not all of us make that happen on a daily basis. For the new year, in case you are searching for something other than losing weight, staying organized may be a compelling New Year’s resolution.

1) Organize your bag – Aside from cleaning out the contents of your bag, one of the easiest ways to stay organized is to choose a bag that has organizer pockets, like many of the Lodis leather business bags. A large part of the Lodis collection is designed with organizer pockets that hold business cards, pens, mobile devices, and more. When traveling through airports, it’s so handy to be able to find all of these items at a quick glance from one location.

2) Consolidate bags – Especially with one bag/one personal item check in policies with all airlines, it makes a lot of sense to consolidate bags. Move your wallet and necessary items to your tote or laptop bag, and put your purse in your wheeled luggage. You can pull it back out when you get to your destination. Instead of carrying both a briefcase and a laptop bag, use one bag for everything (just make sure your laptop or tablet fits into a padded sleeve or padded pocket). If you are struggling with space, a tote typically has more room than other profiles.

3) Clean out your wallet - It’s great that you are taking advantage of all of the loyalty programs, but do you really need to carry every club card with you? Now, many can use your phone number to give you privileges. A driver’s license, your ATM card, your credit cards, and insuarnce should be enough to get you where you need to go.