Iyanla, Declutter My Life!
Am I the only person who would watch Iyanla Fix My Life & wonder how she could declutter mine? Honey, there was a time I had so much going on that I didn’t know how I was making it through. Being a single parent to a school-aged child who played sports, working 2 full-time jobs in the community, & being in grad school full-time had me bugging! I had all of that going on & still tried to have a social life. That led me to a point where I thought I was having a mental breakdown, & I had to take some stuff off my plate.
Enter: Day Planner! This was back before cell phones had all of the apps that help us stay organized, so I didn’t have the benefit of a mobile calendar or alerts to remind me of things. I’m generally an organized person, so my anxiety was through the roof when I couldn’t keep up with everything on my plate. Writing things down helped a lot, especially with keeping appointments at work & for deadlines. I’d check it every morning to be able to make a plan of action for the day…& it worked!
Now, my planner life is a little different. I add things to my phone’s calendar so I can have alerts for important things, but I also crack my printed planner every night so I can pre-plan the next day & check off what I accomplished that day. It helps me get into a frame of mind the next morning to do whatever comes my way, while it also gives me a pat on the back every night for getting things done. But my planner isn’t just limited to work tasks; I’ve added my family & social life to it.
Now that I’ve added running a business to my busy schedule, using a planner has helped me keep myself in formation. I need the reminders to make sure nothing falls to the wayside. It also allows me to reflect back on things later if I need to. I had to declutter my entire life, so I could make sure my priorities stay in line. My family is my primary focus, so it’s essential for me to make sure everyone gets what they need. Mom & wife life ain’t for the weak! I’ve added dates with the kids & husbae, dinners with my homegirl crew, & even calling my parents daily. Everyone can get a little time from me!
There’s no shame in scheduling time for the people, places, & things that make you happy outside of work. Planning can help you make sure your priorities remain PRIORITIES! Pick up your Intentional Planner on our website today (link below). It may add a little something to your life by helping you declutter a bit!
