Take time for yourself

By Hellen Buttigieg, Owner of We Organize U

Live in the moment.  We have become a society of multi-taskers, but in an effort to be more efficient, we have robbed ourselves of the pure pleasure that comes from performing simple tasks.  Next time you wash dishes, fold laundry or set the table, focus only on the task at hand.  Engage your senses. Notice the fresh smell of clean laundry, the rainbow colours in the soap bubbles, and the beauty of a table set with care. You’ll feel less frazzled and more peaceful.

Let go of the “shoulds”.  The next time you catch yourself thinking “I should…” or “I have to…” find a way to make the task more enjoyable and replace the “should” with “like to,” “want to” or “could.”  Re-framing your thoughts puts you in control because you are doing the task out of desire, not criticism.

Tie up loose ends.  Devote one hour a week to tying up loose ends.  These little “to-dos” take little time to complete and yet, left undone, eat away at you.

Make bill paying easier.  Paying bills can be time consuming and hard to keep track of, especially if they are due at various times throughout the month.  Call your creditors and change the due dates on your monthly bills so they fall on the same day.

Create kits to make life easier.  Items that are used together should be stored together. Imagine how much easier it will be to wrap gifts when your gift bags, cards, scissors, bows, tape and pens are all stored together.

Hellen Buttigieg is a certified professional organizer, life coach, TV host, owner of We Organize U and author of the best-seller, Organizing Outside The Box, available on Amazon. For tips on organizing your home, your office and your life, visit WeOrganizeU.com and sign up for the free newsletter.  To contact Hellen, email info@WeOrganizeU.com

Source: New Condo Guide