The first thing to mention before I get into this post is I agonised over whether to use 'organise' or 'organize'. My feeling is that typically 'organize' is more commonly used. However I am a Brit, so I've gone with the traditional English spelling of the word. Anyhow now that's been cleared up... ;-) “Lack of direction, not lack of time, is the problem. We ...
Productivity
Memories Amidst The Clutter
"Sometimes you've got to let everything go...purge yourself. If you are unhappy with anything...whatever is bringing you down, get rid of it. Because you'll find that when you're free, your true creativity, your true self comes out." Tina Turner The state of our garage was beginning to get the Hubby down. It's being used as a holding bay. As redundant ...
One Trip To Ikea – Two Ideas
It's the first day back to school for the Kids today. We struggled last academic year getting into a good and consistent routine before and after school. I vouched over the holidays that it wouldn't be repeated this year. So when I read (and saw) this post, by The Frugal Girl, I was inspired. There's nothing quite like getting it down on paper to make it ...
3 Out Of 5 Ain’t Bad
Feeling motivated, a few weeks ago, I mapped out my personal priorities. There were 5 that stood out above all else. Following the school of thought that daily practice is the way to ensure longevity in new habits and the improvement of skills, I set myself the target of showing up to each one every day. "80% of success is showing up." Woody Allen I ...
In Training…To Become A Morning Person
In Friday's post I mentioned I'm not a morning person. I have the mug to prove it. Increasingly, I keep being told that early morning is the best part of the day. Who am I to disagree as I rarely see an early morning? Now the term "early" is subjective. I currently get up at 7am. I'm guessing this isn't classed as early by true early-risers? So, ...
Meetings? For The Office, Home Or Both?
Leading a simple family life doesn't mean you don't do anything. There are always things to be done. Running a home can be incredibly involved and time-consuming. Now as one who is very conscious of how time is spent, I'm always looking for ways to make laborious tasks more efficient. “Time is what we want most,but what we use worst.” - William Penn ...
Just Do It
We've all seen the advert. Just Do It. The slogan with a rather large tick underneath, or above it.. What if we didn't think about it, and we just did it? (Disclaimer - I'm talking about stuff that's legal, moral and ethical. Just in case you're wondering. And for those of you who have seen 'Knocked Up' I also do not recommend saying 'Just do it, ...
Not Perfect But Not Giving In
Let me set the scene. At this very moment I am... In the kitchen. Talking to myself. Out loud. "What you do everyday matters more than what you do once in a while" Gretchen Rubin Last week I made a pact with myself. To focus on specific things, daily. Certain things that are important to me, improvements that I want to make and skills I wish to ...
The Art Of Improvisation
I am the self-proclaimed queen of improvisation. Which, this week, has been a good thing. As I was knitting scarf number 3 last night, with a deadline of today, I discovered I had a ball of faulty yarn. My double-knit thick yarn suddenly became quite thin! With no opportunity to purchase new wool or any time to start the gift again, it was time to ...
Taking Stock & Setting A Schedule
Leading a simple life doesn't mean your to-do list is empty. In some ways I have more to do. But the aim is, for me anyway, to have prioritized what is important and only to have such things on that list. For school holidays I now set a schedule. This has worked incredibly well. There's been less time wasted. Waste isn't good in my book. Be that food, ...