How to Eliminate Chaos in Your Life and Work

re: How to Eliminate Chaos in Your Life and Work

ephy — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 23:40:47 GMT

I can only say these steps are very similar to my own coping when meds stole my short-term memory! I have epilepsy as well as a low thyroid and the first seizure med I tried took my STM away completely. It was months before I could get off Dilantin and in the meantime, I bought my first organizer, made lists every day, created routines for the most mundane of tasks, had a 'landing strip', etc. Years later all those old habits are still with me.

re: How to Eliminate Chaos in Your Life and Work

ReneeW — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 03:31:16 GMT

HI DR. Mercola's

I enjoyed both articles. As a health care professional, I often extend myself beyond the call of duty to help others. Therefore, I have incorporated stress busting techniques in my day. Deep breathing exercises, meditation, listening to music and asking others to help me. I am learning to organize my life which includes: finding a home for my papers, standing over the garbage can and throwing away unwanted mail ( flyers from stores) and prioritizing my tasks helps me get through the day. In addition taking mini breaks and allowing myself a day of rest and relaxation which includes giving myself a facial, and a pedicure. Thanks for the information. I will pass this information to my colleagues. Thanks, Renee. author of Stress Down and Lift Up

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Komic Kaze — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 02:46:10 GMT

I love the Zen Habits website. The guy who runs it has so many great articles. I'll have to look into getting one of those landing strips. Sounds like a fail-safe idea.

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Real Chi — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 00:08:41 GMT

let's not forget that being overly organized and/or overly planned can be just as dangerous as having the lack of, and routine taken to the extreme kills the spirit; both of which lead to disease.

a balance between grounded logic and inspiration, spontaneity, and trust in the spirit-self will keep the proper perspective alive.

bodyworker chris

re: How to Eliminate Chaos in Your Life and Work

NathanJackson — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 18:33:29 GMT

Too bad so many of us have become so accustomed to being on the "run" all day that we no longer remember what it's like to relax and live a simpler life. Cooking your meals, exercising, enjoying time with your family just takes too much time! Many people are no longer happy because they're chasing the wrong things in life and thinking that's what will make them happy. Pretty sad.

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Kaelisabeth — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 18:10:00 GMT

So...you're saying that Mommy was right???

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LoriSm — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 14:26:27 GMT

All of this is easier said than done! I do not have problems with keeping the laundry or the dishes up, but i do fight with clutter. I also do not always have everything in its place as I often have several projects going on at one time. I always know where everything is, which can drive my husband crazy! He thinks that because I seem disorganized, that I cannot possibly know where anything is. When I do, it angers him. I think this is because I DO know where everything is, even though it seems "out of place" to him. My house is clean enough for company, which is clean enough for me!

I am NOT one of those super organized people! But I have often noticed that I am not as stressed as most of them either! I live a pretty stress-free life, even with my own brand of clutter....

Lori

re: How to Eliminate Chaos in Your Life and Work

qualitygeek — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:12:13 GMT

I would add:

13. Eliminate clutter you do not need. If you have not used it in over a year & it has no sentimental value (and, even that is arguable), give to someone in your family that has expressed interest, donate it to a charity, or sell it on eBay.

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presidentdiva — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 16:58:57 GMT

keeping a steady routine keeps me in check as a stay-at-home mom. I used to feel so lazy, lounging around every morning and not getting much done. I am a very organized - unusually organized person. But my daily routine was not. Now I get up at 7:30 every morning & put a load of laundry in the wash, then I go upstairs & make breakfast. After I breakfast the laundry's ready to be dried. Then I get my 1st grader off to school and my husband heads next door to the church where he's the Associate Pastor. By the time I've cleaned & picked up around the house and checked my e-mail it's time to fold & put away laundry. I usually have my house really clean and everything done by 10am. Then I have the rest of the day to chat with my sister online or play with my 3 year old or cook or exercise or head out and do something. The only "work" I have to do after my husband comes home from work is make supper & do the dishes & help my son with his homework. After we give the boys a bath and put them to bed we have time together. I no longer am folding 7 loads of laundry while we watch a movie late at night. Life is much happier and peaceful at home. All because I put a load of laundry in at 7:30am. Beautiful!

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mmc88121 — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 03:27:32 GMT

Simple practical suggestions, that are worth implementing.

Mary

re: Top 12 Organizing Tips For Getting Your Life Back in Order

Russ Bianchi — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 16:57:58 GMT

All sound, sober and salient in suggestion.