The New Year is a chance to start afresh with good habits to keep the household calm and organised. Like me and many others, you’re juggling family, work and home; it can feel like there is so much to do and remember. Life gets busy, and it can feel overwhelming.
If you’d like a calmer 2023, Here are our 6 top tips to help you feel more organised and get balance for the year ahead.
WRITE IT DOWN
School dates, work stuff, family stuff, birthdays, appointments. You cannot hold all this info in your head! I use my phone for some reminders, but writing these on a planner or calendar is the best way to put them together. I can see them at a glance, as can other family members.
MEAL PLAN
Honestly, meal planning is a time, cost, and stress saver! Feeding a family every day is more complicated than it seems. Especially if you have to factor in dietary requirements too. Being organised ahead of time will make the mornings run smoother, dinnertimes far more straightforward, and avoid those mid-week top-up shops. It’s also a great way to eat in a balanced and healthy way with the bonus of sticking to a food budget.
DECLUTTER
Clutter and crap make it much harder to clean and organise your space. If you’re busy, try blocking out little pockets of time to declutter regularly and clear. Done in small bursts – one week, a drawer; another, a bedside table or shelf. It is a small time commitment but gives positive, visible results that will make you feel great. This also works for larger areas like more extensive cupboards or fridges.
ORGANISE YOUR SPACES
Although it can take some time to set up, an organised space is an ideal way to make daily tasks much easier and faster. Some organised areas with the highest positive impact on family life are the kitchen cupboards, fridge, freezer and bathrooms. With school-aged children, setting up a homework space with everything they need is a great way to support learning at home.
JUST SAY NO
Many opportunities are presented to us daily, from new hobbies to creative goals. It’s so tempting to take on far too much. Decide what’s essential this year – time with family, learning a new skill, or growing a business or career. Perhaps it’s taking care of your health or a creative goal? Whatever it is you want to achieve, make that your priority. If you’re prone to overwhelm, it’s okay to avoid demands on your time and say no.
SELF CARE
Have you had one of those days when you’re not sick but can’t get off the bloody sofa? You were most probably exhausted! If you listen to your body and rest up, you’ll bounce back much faster than if you just pushed through. Sometimes and I know this isn’t always possible, but prioritising your well-being at times like this is a must-do.
To be your best self, you need to look after yourself. So here’s to a fantastic year ahead of feeling calmer and more organised!
Organised 2023
Organised 2023
Organised 2023
Organised 2023