These days, the speed of life seems to rev up every day. With so many priorities andresponsibilities coming at us from every direction, it’s no wonder disorganization and chaos creep up and take control. While a busy, hectic life may be the cause of your disorganization, don’t let it be the excuse. Take some time to reflect on the things you can change in your life to make you more productive and less stressed. They don’t have to be monumental changes to make a difference. Here are some simple changes you can make today to restore simplicity, organization, and peace to your life:
Prepare tonight for your tomorrow. Starting your morning smoothly is sure to have a positive affect on your entire day. But think beyond simply laying out your clothes at night. Set the table for breakfast as you clear the dinner dishes. Prepare your family’s “Launch Pad” by making sure backpacks and briefcases are packed and ready for the morning rush. Coats, shoes, and other items that need to leave the house with you should be gathered and near the door, too. And prepare tomorrow’s to-do list. You’ll be ready to hit the ground running when the new day arrives.
Decrease your to-do lists. If you often feel overwhelmed and un-productive, maybe you’re expecting too much of yourself. Make a conscious effort to reduce your daily to-do list by half. You will be more likely to actually complete the list by day’s end, leaving you with themotivating and positive feelings of success and accomplishment.
One-a-Day for Efficiency’s Sake. Do you constantly misplace your keys, cell phone, or wallet? Maybe you spend more time than necessary searching for scissors, tape, or the hole punch? Everyday for the next week or so, take a few minutes and pick just one item that you tend to lose track of and assign the item a permanent home. Make sure everyone in your house or office who also uses this item knows where the item will be stored. Vow to always return this item to its respective home and put an end to wasted time spent searching for your stuff.