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No matter how on top of life you are,
anyone living-breathing human will tell you that ife is going to
swamp you like the New Orleans levees during Hurricane Katrina.
Though that might not be the most inspiring sentence I've ever
written, it's the truth and I love anticipating those seasons of life
and having a plan for how to woman up and ride them through in
triumph. It might be a hectic work schedule, approaching college
finals, family stress, a break-up, or a move. But whatever the case,
I've gathered five ways to feel like you're getting ahead in life:
Make Lists – Those of you who aren't
planners think you hate lists. I'm not exactly a planner either. I
like to go off-list if I take it into my head to. But making a list
is one of those essential activities that frees up brain-space, much
like dumping your phone to the iCloud. I can stop thinking about all
the things I have to do if I put the whole lot down on paper. Feel
free to add things you've already accomplished in the day. Actually,
make it mandatory. Write down “put away laundry” and “make bed”
and smile glibly as you strikethrough.
Mop a Floor – Do you know how few
people really mop their floors? We all know those people who mop
their floors religiously at least once a week but I have a feeling
many of us are not that sort of people. Our kitchen and bathrooms get
mopped frequently but the rest of the hardwood flooring goes long
stretches of time between washes. Sorry, Mama, I'm not sure I'm
supposed to tell people that. Still, living in the country on a piece
of property with a dirt driveway, upkeep is difficult. So if you
really want to get ahead of the game, the first thing you'll do is
mop your floor. It's such an amazing feeling to have that done.
Mentally you're basically a queen.
Shave Your Legs – Don't look at me
like that! You know you 100% are guilty of occasionally planning
outfits around how recently you've shaved. Even if I plan to wear
jeans the following day, I adore giving myself a fresh shave. Again
with the mental edge! In ten minutes I've changed from the Charmin
Bear to the Little Mermaid fresh out of her deal with Ursula. Try it.
Paint Your Toenails – Go with some
audacious, ridiculously wonderful color and give yourself the grace
of having removed the old coat of polish first. We all know
nail-polish cracks at a sneeze but toenail polish could survive a
nuclear invasion. Take it off and put a new color on, give yourself a
foot massage, and wear sandals a week straight. Dare ya!
Come Straight Home From Work – I
seldom realize how little I am at home until I purposely cut out any
errands or outings after work. When I get home by 5:30, it's amazing
what little jobs, projects, or creativity I have time for! This is
one of my favorite life-hacks: coming home early. It's ridiculous
what thirteen hours at home versus seven or eight will do for your
sanity.
So here's to thriving survival and all
the small changes that make the long weeks more than bearable! I hope
you've got relaxing time in your summer but if you, like some of my
friends, are nose to the grindstone, I wish you all the best!
Great tips, I make too many lists, but it feels good to make them.
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