Carolyn at an organizers' luncheon. |
Here
are some crazy ways to simplify your life. With these tips, I hope you will
find maintaining organization a little easier.
1)
Create Empty Space
This is meant both
literally and figuratively. Carving out empty space in our homes, offices,
schedules and minds can be very freeing. For the month of May, pick one small
area in your home or office that you can empty out. Be careful not to overbook
your calendar and leave some empty space, just for you.
2)
Limit Distractions
There are so many ways to
limit distractions in daily life, but we overlook most of the them or perhaps
feel the need to be distracted or "busy". Some of the distractions I
try to avoid include: multitasking, text messaging (see last week's post), recreational
shopping, television and magazine subscriptions (although I am a huge fan of
the free magazine exchange at my public library).
3) Learn to Say
"No"
This one is particularly
difficult for those of us who are people pleasers. I have seen it over and over
again, where wonderful people (mostly women) take on too much at their own
expense. Taking on too much can run you ragged and leave little time to maintain
organization at home or work.
Carolyn Anderson-Fermann is a public speaker, organizing expert and founder of Simply Organized Life. For more organizing tips and a free gift sign up for Carolyn's monthly e-newsletter, "Your Simply Organized Life". Carolyn will be presenting "Secrets of a Simply Organized Life" at My Urban Toddler in Saline, Michigan on May 18, 2012 (childcare is available, check with My Urban Toddler for details).
Carolyn Anderson-Fermann is a public speaker, organizing expert and founder of Simply Organized Life. For more organizing tips and a free gift sign up for Carolyn's monthly e-newsletter, "Your Simply Organized Life". Carolyn will be presenting "Secrets of a Simply Organized Life" at My Urban Toddler in Saline, Michigan on May 18, 2012 (childcare is available, check with My Urban Toddler for details).
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