The term "life manager" covers so many areas that it can be difficult to know where to start and makes it almost impossible to stay at the top of our to-do list.
Certain times of the year exacerbate the problem: when the new season begins and it suddenly becomes even more difficult to find a suitable item of clothing. Perhaps there will be a change in everyday family or personal life, for example due to a new job or our children going to school, so that the tips for home organization that have helped us so far are no longer sufficient. Or perhaps your regular cleaning routine was interrupted after an illness or bereavement and you're now trying to get back to it.
To help you manage your life, we asked experts in three key areas (coaching and life planning, wardrobe and styling, and cleaning and organizing) for simple, practical tips. Put them into practice and watch life quickly become more organized, relaxed and productive.
make a plan
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To be more productive, you need to know what you want to accomplish: not a vague idea, but a concrete list of things you need to do this week so you can refer back to them to stay on track, and then your achievements can check.
There are plenty of digital apps to help you do this, but creative business coach Sarah Longfield swears by the power of writing with pen and paper and has created a free weekly planner to get you started. Simply download the planner, print it, and follow the written instructions to fill it out. It also has a quarterly planner to help you plan ahead.
"I wanted the planner to be a visual reminder of our priorities, goals and achievements without taking up too much space on an already busy desk. It's not an app on your phone or something on your laptop; It's real paper, which has implications when we're so used to planning digitally. When you physically see it in front of you, you can keep track of it," says Sarah.
Whether you create your own plan or use Sarah's template as a guide, there are a few key questions you should include. For example, what do you need to accomplish this week? What could be standing in your way and how can you remove these blockages?
"Don't be tempted to overthink your answers. Often the first instinctive reaction is the right one," says Sarah.
Sarah is a creative business coach and art consultant based in Glasgow. She works with artists and creative-minded people, helping them organize, strategize and achieve their goals.
Think about how far you have come
When life seems like an endless list of tasks to complete, it can be easy to become discouraged and not realize how far you've come. Advice from a planner can also be helpful.
"In our productivity-driven world, we are good at planning ahead and setting goals, but we miss opportunities to reflect on what we have already accomplished," says Sarah. My weekly and quarterly planners combine both because recognizing progress and small successes is an important tool in the practice of positive psychology that rewires your brain to develop more self-compassion and increase your enthusiasm and motivation for future tasks.
Don't worry if you sometimes have to change your plans!
"I created my schedule so that it wasn't too strict. Most of us need to be agile and responsive in the general chaos of life. So allow yourself to rebel and adapt cues or develop new ones if necessary," says Sarah.
Organize your wardrobe
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A stuffy, messy wardrobe can make your day incredibly stressful, slowing you down and increasing your frustration when deciding what to wear. Adding organizing your closet to your list of administrative tasks will free up time that you can use productively elsewhere—and you'll feel better about it. What don't I like about it?
Georgina [George] Davies, aka Brighton Stylist , offers these tips to get you started with storage and organization .
1. Separate your summer and winter clothes
Knowing how to store seasonal clothing is a crucial factor! "You can actually look at what you have in your wardrobe and feel like you have a whole new wardrobe," says George. "Take your time, pull out all your summer clothes and put them away. Look at what you have left and see if there are any gaps in your closet.
"Try everything and see if it suits you, if it feels good, and if it fits your current lifestyle." If not, take it out of your closet. "My clients often say that during a wardrobe audit, we halved their wardrobe and doubled their clothing choices!"
George has been styling clients in Brighton and London for over 10 years. She offers color analysis, wardrobe audits and personal shopping tours, helping her clients fall in love with their wardrobe all over again.
2. Stop before you buy more
"A new season can often make us feel like we need a whole new wardrobe, when in reality we don't. These are the things I ask myself before making a purchase. I love it? How do I look at home? This prevents repeat purchases. How can I use it in at least three different ways? What do I have at home for this? Does this fill a gap in my wardrobe?
"Then I go away and think about it, and when I think about it again, I come back and buy it." Finally, if I'm not excited enough to use it during the return period, I return it.
3. Plan your wardrobe the day before
"I promise you, those five minutes the day before can put an end to the nightmare of trying on so many things, feeling stressed, and then reaching for the same thing you've been wearing for days," says George.
"Planning your outfit allows you to be more creative with your wardrobe. Once you've worn an item of clothing, flip the hanger over and you'll soon be able to see what you're wearing and what you're not. Challenge yourself and wear something different every day. Have fun with your wardrobe!'
Clean smarter, not harder
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That's the mantra of cleaning content creator Hillary Whales , who puts her words into action in her daily "power hours" and micro-habits that make her home sparkle. Here are her three cleaning tips to make your efforts more productive.
1. Invest in the right tools
"Be sure to invest in the right tools and products to streamline the cleaning process," says Hillary. "For example, purchase an all-purpose cleaner to reduce the use of multiple products, or a cordless electric scrubber that can effectively remove stubborn stains and dirt with less physical effort. »
2. Turn on the music
"Create an upbeat playlist to listen to while you clean. Music can lift your mood and make the process seem less tedious. You may find yourself cleaning faster and having more fun! You can also stream your podcast or favorite audiobook."
3. Do my Power Hour technique
"Set a timer for an hour and spend that time solely cleaning. During this hour, focus on quick tasks like tidying up surfaces, washing/putting away dishes, throwing in a load of laundry, or vacuuming. Time pressure promotes efficiency and maintains motivation. You'll be surprised at how much you can accomplish in just 60 minutes! »
Hillary wants to inspire and motivate those who feel overwhelmed with cleaning or don't know where to start. Share cleaning tips and tricks, product reviews, and successful reboots.
Life management can quickly become overwhelming, but implement these tips and start making small changes. You will soon be taking on the tasks that have previously occupied you.
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