Staying Organized During Uncertain Times • Helpful Organizer

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Wishing you good health and an optimistic outlook!

How are you? I hope you and your family are staying healthy and safe during this unprecedented health crisis. Both my husband and I are well. However we have been struggling with the unfamiliar situation we are in, especially in regards to feeling sluggish and unfocused, sharing one computer, and prioritizing time. I’m wondering if you’re experiencing something similar? If so, I wanted to share some insights that you may find helpful.

Feeling sluggish and unfocused?

Believe it or not, I’m always motivated to organize. (Ha, ha!) No, really I am, but I know you may not be. That’s okay. What do you feel like doing? Read a book? Garden? Listen to a podcast? Go for a walk? Watch a Ted Talk? Allow yourself some time to do what you want. It helps improve your mood and outlook.

Then you’ll be more motivated to tackle something less enjoyable. Like organizing! I’ve encouraged my blog followers to participate in The Spring Fling: 5 boxes in 5 days. In fact, my husband liked the idea so much, he’s personally doing it, and he’s encouraged his whole 6th grade class to do it. If you’d like to give it a try I’d like to hear how you do. Please share.

Another thing that helps me fight my sluggishness is outdoor time. We have been having some nice spring days that are perfect for walking, gardening, or just changing your scenery. I always feel refreshed and clear-headed after spending some time outdoors, and I’m more productive once back inside. See if it works for you too.

Here are a few blog articles and tips that will help when struggling to prioritize your time.

Undone Things

Organizing with the Help of Lists

Prioritizing to be Productive

Morning Routine

Arriving On Time

Sharing can be difficult even for adults. What do you have to share now that you’re home with your family all day? Bathroom space and time? Your favorite snacks? The TV? For me and my husband it’s computer time. I’ve always been able to do all my computer work when he’s teaching during the day. So, how do we manage while he’s working from home? Three things have helped us, a flexible schedule, good communication, and constant check-ins with one another. As it so happens those three things are also helpful when organizing with my clients. So, I’m thankful to all of you who have given me plenty of practice.

Find me on You Tube with The Sensible Organizer, JoAnn Krall. She invited me to be part of her video program, Ask the Sensible Organizer to discuss organizing in small spaces. We provide tips and solutions for the challenges of organizing in tight quarters.

I enjoyed being filmed by North TV while giving a workshop at the Richard’s Memorial Library in February. You can view it for free if you live in North Attleboro, MA or Plainville, MA. Otherwise send me an email and I can provide instructions for viewing.

Ever thought about Virtual Organizing with me? Now’s your chance. I’m offering it as an option now. Call or email me for details, 508-699-6652, janine@helpfulorganizer.com.

Please take care of yourself and your loved ones and be safe and healthy.

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