Simplify: To Regain some Sanity in our Lives

And just like that the month is done. Between packed schedules and getting back to our routine it’s no wonder we may start feeling some overwhelm.

When in doubt, Simplify.

Simplifying is the most easiest and quickest way to regain some sanity in our hectic lives. Let’s start by simplifying your:

Your Belongings: Everything we own takes up physical space in your home and mental space in our mind. Start small. Decluttering is like building muscle. The more you do it, the easier it will be.Less things, more freedom.

Your Schedule: Every night I take a look at my list, and choose 3 priority items for the next day, depending on my schedule. These would be the most time sensitive and urgent items or the ones that I am stressing over the most. Get into the habit of checking your to do list daily. Schedule in a time to complete those tasks. I don’t think it’s ever possible to have your to do list down to zero, but at least in this way you are continuously getting those urgent, time sensitive tasks taken care of and nothing slips through the cracks.

Your Social Media accounts: Even for a day, try it out! Let’s mute those apps that constantly cry for our attention Reduce the “noise” in your life.

New Month: Time to Reset

ts no secret that I love the beginning of the month.

There are a few tasks I like to do at the end of the month, which helps me reset for the new month.

Let’s dive in:

1. Brain dump and write down your goals/to-do's for the next month.

   • Whether professional or personal, it’s a great time to plan out your goals for the coming month. Break down each task with easy, actionable steps that will help you achieve those goals.

2. Review the new month’s Calendar

   • We use a dry erase calendar at home. At the end of the month, I wipe it clean and write out all the events for the new month. I take note of birthdays and other events that may require me to purchase gifts so I can plan ahead.
     

3. Photo Backup

   • Because of my work, my phone fills up very quickly with photos and videos of my clients spaces. I copy (and delete) all photos off my phone and backup on my hard drive.

4. Deep Clean your Home

   • Clean out spaces you typically don’t get around to on a weekly space.These include areas that I usually don’t do during my weekly cleanings. (Inside the dishwasher, washing machine, vacuum etc)

5. Clean out your handbag.

   • We often forget to go through our bags. Mine are often filled with receipts of organizing items for clients! At the end of the month I dump everything out and file whatever needs to be filed, and throw out the rest.