fbpx
Skip to content

Weekly Tips Delivered Straight to Your Inbox

Subscribe!
Facebook Twitter Instagram Linkedin Apple Podcasts Email Pinterest YouTube
  • Home
  • BOOK
  • PODCASTExpand
    • This Organized Life
    • Tip of the Week
  • CONNECT WITH AN ORGANIZER

simply B organized

  • COURSESExpand
    • Clutter Clinic
    • Enneagram & ClutterExpand
      • Enneagram & Clutter Mini Courses
  • Work With MeExpand
    • BECOME A PARTNER
    • 1:1 Mentoring
    • Speaking and Seminars
  • RESOURCESExpand
    • Free Downloads
    • Favorite Tools
  • ABOUTExpand
    • MEET LAURIE
    • FEATURED ON
  • CONTACT US
simply B organized
November 2, 2014

Back to Basics

Getting Organized / Organized Home / Podcast / Simplify / Uncategorized

Last week I was sick.

Not just “under the weather”, but laid up in bed with a fever sick.  As any of my fellow overachievers can tell you, it’s not easy to slow down, especially when you are used to running a million miles an hour.

It reminded of the days when my girls were babies and accomplishing even the most basic tasks were considered a success. “Woo-hoo!  I showered today!” or “high-five for making dinner!”

As I struggled last week to maintain my Superwoman status, I was quickly reminded that I am no superhero.  Frustrated and humbled, I came out of the week with 3 important take-aways.

changes-ahead-exit-sign 

From time to time, life is going to cause you to re-adjust your priorities.

Whether you have to take care of a sick child or deal with a ailing parent, life is going to put a monkey-wrench in your to-do list. Prioritize what’s most important and the rest can wait.

 

 

kids-doing-laundry

 

Delegate as much as possible.

Teaching my family the importance of “pitching in” helped to keep my house from looking like a tornado ran through it.  Laundry, dishes and general clutter can quickly accumulate, so be sure to delegate tasks to keep the mothership running while you’re out of commission.

 

 

good job

 

Celebrate small successes.

Instead of beating yourself up for not completing 10 things on your to-do list, appreciate the fact that you were able to accomplish anything in less than ideal circumstances.

 

 

 

It’s frustrating when things don’t go our way. Life is going to set us back from time to time whether we like it or not. Being organized is a series of small steps, so take it one at a time.

one step at a time

Happy Organizing!

Post navigation

Previous Previous
5 Tips to a “Spook-tacular”Halloween Party
NextContinue
What Inspires Me

Stay in the Know! Weekly Emails Straight to your inbox.

  • Home
  • PODCAST
  • Instagram
  • RESOURCES
  • Work With Me
  • Member Login
Facebook Twitter Instagram Linkedin Apple Podcasts Email Pinterest YouTube

© 2023 simply B organized • Refined theme by Restored 316

Scroll to top
  • Home
  • MEET LAURIE
    • Meet Laurie
    • Contact Us
  • PODCAST
  • Courses
    • Enneagram & Clutter
      • Enneagram & Clutter Mini Courses
    • CLUTTER CLINIC
  • PRESS
  • Work With Me
    • Become A Partner
    • Mentoring
    • Speaking and Seminars
  • Instagram
  • RESOURCES
    • Connect with an Organizer
    • Free Downloads
    • Favorite Tools
  • Member Login
Search