First off, let me clarify: I am totally wearing pants here. Well, shorts. But this side slit tunic (especially when sitting) looks all kinds of scandalous. Now that we've cleared that up I wanted to take a minute and share the top three ways I have gotten myself more organized over the last couple of weeks. Maybe it was the back to school vibe in the air, or maybe I just got fed up with feeling just one step behind all the time, whatever it was I decided I was ready to do something about it. So here's what I did:
1. I made a list. The first step is admitting you have a problem. So many little things were falling through the cracks. I'd forget to pick up our dry cleaning when it was ready, or I wouldn't have the red pepper that I needed for our dinner one night. Individually these things aren't a big deal, but when a couple string together each day you can start to feel a little out of control. Writing out a list of the things I wanted to change was the starting point for me. It could be as simple as a to-do list for each day, or meal planning at the start of the week, or keeping your desk organized by clearing it off daily.
2. You guessed it. I got a planner. I've mentioned this in a previous post, but I can't stress enough how important it is to keep all of your dates/notes/reminders organized and in one place. For me, it was a matter of having a clear (and attractive looking) visual guide that I could write on and glance at all at once.
3. I asked for help. One of the bullet points on my list was something I didn't really know how to tackle myself. I had no experience with it, and to be honest I didn't really know where to start. So I asked. I talked with someone who suggested a plan, and walked me through each step as they would have done it. I know it seems obvious to reach out for guidance, but too often we are embarrassed or worried about looking dumb. The bottom line is, you won't know until you ask!
Xo,
T.
