Posted by Kerri Rodley in Declutter Your Life, Organising Tips, Productivity | 0 Comments
Two Ways to a More Effective Day
Tick Tock Tick Tock, time's a-wasting!
Today’s post is short and simple – precisely because this is what the topic is all about: productivity.
1) A good tip is to track how you spend your time throughout the day by writing down what you’re doing every 15 or 30 minutes. The idea is that you’ll find what you’re really spending your time on and identify your time wasters (ie reading too many blogs!)
2) Another good tip is to have a mantra, using positive self-talk to help push you through the difficult situations (such as decluttering!)
So what makes a good mantra? One that’s short, positive, instructive, and full of action words. Here are a few mantras that could work for someone embarking on an uncluttering and/or organising project as suggested by Unclutterer.com:
- One box at a time.
- Less stuff, less stress.
- Love it or lose it.
- A place for everything, and everything in its place.
- Five minutes or less? The answer is yes.
Do you have a mantra? Could using some positive self-talk help you to achieve your uncluttering and organizing goals?
Hi. My daughter & I live in a 2 bedroom depth oh housing unit & are gradually being pushed out by all of the “stuff” we have. I try to get on top of it but just never seem to get there. How do I start?
Thanks for your question. To help with the overwhelm just do a little bit at a time. Start with a drawer then stop. Next time do another drawer then stop. If you start in small chunks it will build up your momentum. If you try to tackle a whole room at once it will be too overwhelming and you will give up. Also do you have a friend or family member who can help? An extra pair of hands makes all the difference. Plus the added encouragement is a great booster. For more tips you can download my free e-book on my home page. Best of luck!