Thinking of our fellow Houstonians, Houston has been helping Houston. Here are three resources to help you think about small ways to help others in our city.
City of Houston Storm Recovery
Houston Flood Resources Facebook Group
We can all find a small way to make a difference for our community.
It’s a bright sunny day today but I am seeing all sorts of snow day fun in the news. Our last official snow occurred in December 2008. Since the chance of this precipitation rarely occurs here, it makes me think about having a self proclaimed snow day.
A snow day for kids means a day of fun and no school. How refreshing that would be to be able to have an adult snow day! Things I would love to do on a snow day include staying in jammies all day, treating myself to hot cocoa, watch food tv favorites and reading endless numbers of magazines.
Others might see a snow day as a day for improvised productivity. Yes, you could organize a closet, your email or your desk. Yes, you could get more done on this day.
For me it would be a day filled with rejuvenation, renewal and reflection.
According to The Energy Project, “we are at our best when we alternate between expending energy and intermittently renewing our four core energy needs: physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. When you’re intent on supplying fuel in each dimension of energy, you’re creating happier people that will affect your organization’s success.” There’s power in renewal.
It’s a day to put on the calendar! It may not be as spontaneous as the weather, but you can arrange it as a day to rejuvenate. We all need a day to be able to wind down, sit quietly and gain back our clarity.
“Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you imagined.”
We can spend our days not following our dream or our path. Move forward in your personal direction by having a plan for your day.
1. Start the day with meditation, exercise or spiritual pursuits. It will start you on the path you want for the day.
2. At the end of each day write down your 3 most important tasks for the next day. You will start the day knowing and being productive.
3. Let go of activities that have become meaningless or lost value. Not really into knitting but now love cross stitch? No longer biking or lifting weights at home? Not loving the volunteering you used to love? Share them with other who love that activity.
4. Create a routine then ensures connection to others. Have a weekly Sunday supper with your family. Call your Mom and Dad every Tuesday when you drive home from work. Go to the waterpark with your grandkids every Friday afternoon.
5. Practice an attitude of gratitude. Write a thank you note, text to say thanks, and start a phone conversation with a thank you.
6. Be fabulous. Keep only clothes, shoes and accessories that make you look and feel fabulous. Have nothing in your home or office that is you do not believe to be useful or beautiful.
7. Take good care of yourself. Eat and hydrate well. Nourish your insides with water, fresh fruits and veggies. Get a great night’s rest.
8. Take extra care to be kind to yourself. When a bump in the road happens, graciously accept it as a small stop rather than the end itself.
9. Pace yourself. Build in transition times during the week, between activities and meetings and between the week and weekend.
10. Surround yourself with positivity. Nurture and support others and accept the same in return.
It’s truly about not only creating a life you envision, but acting on your plan too.
All the signs point to summer time is here! Our weather is warmer. Pool season has started. Days are longer. There are lots of ways to celebrate the arrival of fun in the sun. Summer organizing helps you make the most of summer fun.
Start off the season organized!
Start off summer with a plan.
Best of all these summer organizing projects can be chunked down to one hour time slots. You can enjoy the day and not be bogged down all day with organizing. Make this your best summer ever with your summer organizing.
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Each year as we start the new year, we think of ways to make a change and improve our lives. Did you know that organizing is one of the top three goals each year? Throughout the month of January, I will be offering 31 tips to help you have Your Most Organized Year Ever. Implement just one of these tips, tools, techniques or tweaks this year.
Getting a good night’s sleep is critical to everyone, including parents, singletons, grandparents, and kids. This is especially true in the ADHD home.
Why are we bedtime procrastinators?
Sleep helps our productivity and efficiency. A productive day starts the night before. Make this Your Most Organized Year Ever with everyone having a good night’s rest.
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Each year as we start the new year, we think of ways to make a change and improve our lives. Did you know that organizing is one of the top three goals each year? Throughout the month of January, I will be offering 31 tips to help you have Your Most Organized Year Ever. Implement just one of these tips, tools, techniques or tweaks this year.
Rejuvenation time is time for you to relax and gain back energy.
Do you give yourself time to rejuvenate?
Research shows rejuvenation is important in order to regain focus, invigorate creativity and be more organized. It’s a way of taking care of ourself to do our best.
Create rejuvenation time in your week. Set aside time each week to have unstructured time. Set aside time to play and be creative. Set aside time for meditation. Set aside time to be in green space. Set aside commitments that keep you from having rejuvenation time.
Rejuvenation time won’t happen without your mindfulness. Your energy will soar as well as your positivity. Make this Your Most Organized Year Ever by inserting time for rejuvenation in your week.
Boost your organizing and productivity skills with 31 tips to Your Most Organized Year Ever.
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