Feeling overwhelmed at the thought of everything you need to do? Here’s how to make effective to-do lists that really help you take control. First, make a list of everything you need to get done. Don’t worry about prioritising at this stage, just get it all down on paper.
Why file? Let’s face it, filing isn’t everyone’s favourite job. So to motivate yourself to create your ideal filing system, focus on the benefits it’s going to bring you. A good filing system gets rid of all those mushrooming piles of paper that have a tendency to take over desks and any other horizontal surface. Being able to find what you’re looking for quickly and easily frees up your time – and who doesn’t need more time? Peace of mind.…
You have meetings scheduled and a busy work day ahead but the washing machine is broken and the repair man can only arrive when you can be there. Outsource the problem and let Simply Organised Solutions project manage the process in your absence. “ We recently relocated back from the UK, Simply organised Solutions managed the departure of our tenant from our home, Fiona was there when we couldn’t be” Greg* Having to be in two places at any one…
“ I have such a long to do list I just don’t know where to start”, said Susan*, one of my clients. It’s so easy to feel overwhelmed when we are bombarded by a list of things we need to get done and also have a list of things we want to do like schedule that cup of coffee with a friend you haven’t seen for ages or the time to attend that bread making course you have always wanted…
A teen’s bedroom can be a scary place and is often a huge source of conflict between parent and child. Helping create a structure to their space that is user friendly and that makes sense to them will help in making tidying and maintaining order easier. Organising your space and time is a skill and there is no better way to learn what works best than to experiment with different ideas.
Start Here The command center needs to be in a place that everyone in the household that needs to be reminded of events and activities has access to. Decide on a place in the home which is accessible for everyone and that everyone passes through regularly. A corner in the kitchen, a spot in the hall. A place where general household information and school and activity commitments collect.
Clutter and it’s impact on life I have been thinking about this a great deal lately, possibly through acknowledging how good I feel when I actively remove clutter from my space. Clutter is not restricted to just things we can see but also to that emotional trash that holds us back. Often the spin off to clearing physical things is the emotional letting go of ties holding us back. Clutter being anything we don’t need, love or use can take…
Just a quick thought Clearing clutter and labelling what you have saves so much time and leaves you free to enjoy the important things in life. Start with a small project, know what time you have available. Sort items into categories – pens, batteries, light bulbs Decide what actually needs to be in that space or on that shelf Create a recycling pile, a rubbish pile, a relocate pile and keep pile Place the keep items back onto the…
Welcome to Simply Organised Solutions. I am Fiona Heath a married mother of 3 children. I studied primary school teaching and have taught both adults and high school children thriving on using education to empower those I have been working with. Being organised is something that is close to my heart. I firmly believe that when your environment is operating at its best you are free to pursue your dreams and achieve excellence. Your internal and external environment can have an…
