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Choose one thing or do them all, either way you’ll be on your way to clearing some space and balancing your brain. If you don’t think that making some progress and getting something (even the littlest thing) done, isn’t going to make a difference, I am here to tell you that you’ll be surprised to see what a difference these little steps will make. These brain balancers will help you balance that mental register – the one that keeps track of all the things you have to do. The one that looks around at all there is to do and gets frustrated with how long all these things could potentially take to complete and quits before starting. Even the simplest and smallest to do goes a long way to getting things done.
MAKE A LIST – Quickly write down all the things that you have swirling around in your head. Or make a menu plan for the next week (you can find the featured notepad in my shop). Doing something that makes you FEEL productive can propel you to BEING productive. You don’t need to do everything, but sometimes just making a list is a great way to move toward getting something done.
COUNTERS – Cluttered counters overwhelming you? Clear one off. Maybe it’s a bathroom counter, maybe it’s your kitchen counters, completely clear the space, wipe it clean and return only the necessities. This 10-15 minute task will alleviate that stressed feeling you get when you see the messy counter in front of you.
LAUNDRY – Don’t worry about any unfinished laundry right now, just do ONE load of laundry from start to folded to put away. Then do that again tomorrow and the next day and if you like the routine, add it to your daily routine. I am someone that is easily overwhelmed by piles of laundry. Instead of having laundry baskets loom, I started doing at least a load a day years ago and have never looked back.
SINK – Empty your kitchen sink. Complete this simple task, wipe it clean. This simple task helps get you to the next meal and it also just helps you feel less overwhelmed in the kitchen. Again, a simple task that is overlooked or neglected yet can make a difference.
PAPER PILE – That paper pile or mail pile on the counter, your desk, kitchen table….take care of it. Toss what isn’t needed, file what needs to be filed and deal with any bills or mail that need to be dealt with.
INBOX –Â If you’re at work or at home and have a couple minutes and feel stuck, try zeroing out your email inbox. Use files in your email program to separate emails that you still need and get them out of your inbox. I create a file for any company or business or bill and just put those emails in that corresponding box. That way if I need to locate the email in the future I just search by the company name and can easily locate any pertinent information.
There you have it, six small things that you can do (one, some, or all) right now, today that will add up to big steps in your productivity.
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Anne L Says...
Excellent Post!!
Just the write suggestions. and very appropriate for a panicky Monday!
Write your list and pat yourself on your back for accomplishing this task. and go forth into the week.
Warmly,
Anne
Anne L Says...
Ahhhhh!!
What a way to start the day with the spell checker re-correcting a word that I thought was fixed only to see it recorrected wrong. Write? Instead of Right!!
Aaaaahhh in print for all to see!! Can I go back to bed?
Anne
Judy Says...
For the life of me, I cannot print your Free Printables.
Becky Says...
Post authorTry reading through my FAQ. That usually solves any printing problems. xo Becky
Denise Says...
I read everything and again, I thank you.
Last week end, we had 3 days of celebration for my husband’s 50th birthday (mainly nice meals). I only got around doing some decluttering in the kitchen. On Tuesday, I started by unloading my dishwasher, then I washed the pots and pans, I cleaned my counters.
Later on, I went in each room, starting on the 2nd floor and finishing in the family room (basement), I took only 15 minutes by one or two rooms just to declutter or put back things where they belonged.
I cannot express how I felt after doing only these small tasks. I realized that I didn’t need to do everything at once. Already the house seems in order, neater and I was happy and calm instead of being exhausted and very unhappy!
I’m doing one little chore at a time.
There's always time for tea Says...
Do you have a list of the rotating cleaning tasks you do? When do you usually do the rotating cleaning tasks? Do you have a routine for all your other stuff? Like paperwork etc.
Sorry for the million questions!
I love the cleaning routine, it’s really fitting in with my lifestyle but I’m still getting overwhelmed from all the other stuff!
xx
Becky Says...
Post authorThe rotating tasks are on the monthly calendars – stay tuned as I have a handy infographic coming to the blog in the next week or two 🙂