To-do list constantly getting longer? Your days feel like you can never fit everything in? The constant need of small, quick fixes in the home, life admin, catch ups & then still finding time for rest and fun just making you feel like life is a hamster wheel?
Unfortunately - this feeling can be quite common, and as a team of mainly Mums, we really understand.
Luckily, there are some tried and tested ways to keep your to-do list manageable, home decluttered and life organised.
Here are some of our top tips:
The two minute rule - if the task on your list will take 2 minutes or less, do it now! Honestly this is a game changer and something that significantly helps you feel more productive and organised in daily life. Often many of the tasks we have written down can take 2 minutes or less, so ticking them off will rapidly clear your mind and help you focus on those longer, more tedious tasks.
Map out your week like you do your work day. Haven’t been able to go to the gym all month because you keep running out of time? Have an overdue catch up that just keeps being postponed? Need to clean the bathroom before your in-laws come to stay but you’re far too tired by the weekend? Put it all in the calendar. Space out your day and time block: this is so important, because what you will realise is that the amount of things you put on your to-do list for the day often are impossible to get done in just 24 hours. Each time you write this list without time blocking realistic durations to complete them, you’re setting yourself up for failure and will forever feel like you’re treading water.
Add frequent ‘to-do’ thoughts to your notes app during the day and a note book during the night - then reassess with a clear, energised mind. What you’ll find is that at least 50% of what you thought in the moment had to get done and was urgent, isn't a priority. This way you can make sure the important tasks are never compromised whilst ensuring that you prioritise other things like family time, health and rest over tasks that won’t add increase to your week or can wait for another time.
Systems. We say this one a lot. But it will make such a big difference to your life and availability to always feel in control and organised, with a decluttered and peaceful space. Everything has a place, you purchase refills before they run out, delegate where you can & make sure there’s always 15-20minutes aside each day to maintain a clean home. This will help take the overwhelm and burden of mass re organisation and cleaning episodes every couple of weeks.
Tried and tested - stick by these and let us know if they make a difference to your life!
And remember, we can help you get started with a decluttered space, schedule and new mindset that will continue to bring a peaceful yet productive week your way.
