When Info We Trust's graphics depicting the average days of creative geniuses of yore went viral earlier this week, we were impressed like so many others—after all, it's pretty cool to see how the masters made it work!

Don't wait for January 1 to roll around before you try to get your organizational habits in gear. Start now with these tips.

Back in 1991, Warren Buffett met Bill Gates, though as he tells career community website Levo League, neither of them were excited to see one another. But it turned out they had a great time talking—and during the course of the conversation, Buffett pulled out the little black date book that he carries in his pocket. He flipped through it: The pages were practically empty.

It's entirely possible to do your job well--and leave at a reasonable hour. It all comes down to how well you take control of your time.

Humans are habitual creatures. We fall into habits and routines to help us get through the day, but after awhile, some of those habits might become unnecessary, and can cause us to constantly feel busy or overwhelmed. Every few months, it's worth stepping back and taking inventory to break out of the cycle of busyness.