Is your electronic device your ball & chain? It could be a compulsive behavior says Christine Carter, a sociologist. Schedule a small block of time several times a day to check, respond to and properly file those emails.
Always check before heading into a big task or work project so you don’t break focus.
Keep dinner and date night separate from emails and social media. Gaze into the eyes and listen intently to the words of the one you love.
Each time we go from one thing to the next, our brain has to go back three or four steps to reorganize before it can move forward. This is inefficient and stressful. We are much more effective when we focus on one thing at a time.
The act of writing a to-do list doesn’t really allow you to let it go. Your unconscious mind worries about unfinished tasks. Don’t spend valuable time writing a long list.
Telling your brain when you are going to do something creates a sense of calm. Use a calendar for scheduling specific work tasks, personal time or meal planning.
A random square of extra space full of clutter and piles? With a nice bookshelf and some decor baskets or bins, a redo turns it into a cool, comfortable enclave for reading before bed.
This goes for a child’s room as well… why clutter it with a pile of toys? Organize those wonderful classics and colorful stories into an inviting cozy corner.
