6 Steps to Simplifying Your Daily Routine
I have a problem getting out of the house in the morning. I do a lot of things like make lunch and pick out my clothes the night before. So that’s helpful. But in the morning I check emails, I tweak my blog, I post to Facebook, I poke around Twitter…all while I’m trying to get ready. It drives my husband crazy. I suppose even I could use a list for getting out the door in the morning.
I actually wrote one in my ebook called “The Top 10 Lists Every Mom Needs.” Download it and check it out. But I could always use some fresh ideas so that’s why I asked organizing goddess, Tracy McCubbin, for a little insight.
6 Steps to Simplifying Your Daily Routine
by Tracy McCubbin
Most of us know the benefits of de-cluttering, especially if you’re reading this blog, but what we don’t realize is that clutter causes stress in our everyday lives. How many times have you scrambled in the morning to find your keys, a matching shoe or even your purse?
It’s my goal to help everyone, whether you’re a mom of quints or a single 20-something, develop livable systems of organization they can incorporate into their daily lives to make it more enjoyable and less stressful.
Here are six simple steps you can take to give your daily routine a makeover. Learn it, live it, love it. Read more
Listen to my List-Making Webinar
I recently participated in a webinar on FriendsHealthconnection.com – it was a total blast! We talked about list making at home, work, for loved ones, for doctor’s appointments, techniques to turn kids into list makers and so much more! This is a link to the audio from the class — I hope you’ll visit and check it out.
It’s amazing how something as simple as a list can really help you focus, keep on task and get more done. Check out the class and please let me know what you think. If you have any questions or would like me to write about a particular topic — feel free to drop me an email: paula@listproducer.com.
5 Relationship Lists You Must Make
___
BONUS FREEBIE: Want even more ways to stay organized, productive and less stressed? Click here to get access to my List-Making Starter Kit. It will boost your efficiency and get you back to doing more of the things you love.
___
I’m a hopeless romantic — what can I say? I love Valentine’s Day! (I didn’t mean for that to rhyme.) I really think it’s sweet to have a day dedicated to love. However — I know many of you will say — why not be sweet all year long. Well…true. So for those people — I resisted the urge to be extra sappy with this post and instead decided to be realistic.
I enlisted the help of Susanne Alexander — she’s a relationship and marriage coach. Her guest post is all about how list making will help you have a much better relationship. Here’s her take on lists for love: Read more