One Day At A Time…

We all try to plan our days and weeks and even months and sometimes get too ahead of ourselves. If we’re not picking out an outfit for tomorrow or planning a birthday party for next weekend, we’re coordinating a girls’ night out or a fun family getaway. It’s hard to just stop and relax and let things happen. My friends at Russell + Hazel have another great tip for all those “to-do” lists lurking around every corner. Start by listing those “to-do’s” tomorrow. Before the end of your day, while at work or home, take 10 minutes to create a list of must do’s while they are still fresh in your mind. You’ll remember the most important tasks and details and be ready to hit the ground running when the sun rises the next day.

Even though we may be taking time to create meticulous and thorough lists, they may get overwhelming at times. Another handy tip from the Russell + Hazel ladies is to “Break It Down.” Don’t combine lots of complex steps into a single to-do item. Start off with several chores that can be easily accomplished. With an item like “Plan Party,” it’s hard to decide where to begin. But if you break it down into multiple steps like “send invites” or “clean living room” or “grocery run,” you can make steady progress toward your larger goal.

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These tips and pointers can be applied to more than just your “to-do” lists. We all get caught up in the busyness of life and can sometimes forget to “stop and smell the roses.” Sometimes we need to just say no and grab a “(Not) To Do” Pad by Buttoned Up. I love this one-of-a-kind notepad because it allows you to organize your tasks according to 3 categories - “To Do,” “Delegate,” and “Not To Do.” This way we can ask ourselves, “Do I really need to do that?” and then maybe…just maybe, give ourselves some extra free time to spend with our family and friends.

Happy Organizing!

- Mrs. O

May 20, 2008 on 5:18 pm | In All