How do YOU balance it ALL?

I don’t claim to know it all. No one does. But I do claim to have a good understanding on how my own organizational skills and brain works.

My tips are as follows:

• Write things down. Really. I mean it.
• Keep a “To Do” List and maintain it.
• Keep a planner.
• Keep a Google Calendar (Yes, I am suggesting two different methods. Because you should do BOTH and have TWICE the amount of records.)
• Recognize that is it okay not to go to everything. But just make sure you are fulfilling your commitments.
• Keep your commitments to the best of your ability. When you can’t, communicate with the appropriate parties.
• It is okay to say no.
• It is okay to ask for help.
• Plan out what you want to accomplish, long and short term goals. Write it down or keep it in your thoughts. Every action should reflect your goals. Or at least reflect honest interests and ideas.
• Take time for yourself. Take an hour. Try to fit it into your schedule every day.
• Have a clear understanding of what is expected of you. That way you can plan accordingly and meet the expectations in a non-stressful way.
• Smile. It makes things easier.
• Take a few minutes to breathe. You will thank yourself later.
• It will all be okay! It will always be okay!

I hope these tips have helped you 🙂 Please comment if you have any questions.

Evernote, the Savior of the Unorganized

Evernote, this fabulous application was shared with me just a few weeks ago. IT IS WONDERFUL. It keeps one organized and efficient. I am able to have my “to do list” under one application that I can open on my laptop and my Ipod.

I love lists, probably too much. But this is such a great application that I feel I need to share. I can still feed my Post-it Note addiction, but I can also have a backup note on Evernote. I can check to see if I have all of my list items done.

It is so nice to have the same “to do list” virtually. Sure, I still carry my little paper one, but now I have it virtually. It is the whole, “why talk to your friends when you can Facebook them?”

Any ways, I just wanted to share this bountiful knowledge of organizing and staying organized.

Stay Classy and Organize!

-Megs

http://www.evernote.com/