Organizing & Productivity
You can feel it in the air. Colder temps are coming. For some, this is a welcome respite. For others, it's an unwelcome change. Whichever it is for you, there are some steps you can take to help keep your home toasty warm and fully functional when the cooler temps arrive. We partnered with HomeZada to compile these cold weather prep tips for you. Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, which means we may receive a commission if…
Every person views a simple life differently. For me, achieving simplicity means eliminating the unnecessary, choosing serenity over chaos, and spending time on what's important in my life—identifying what’s important and getting rid of everything else. But, achieving simplicity is a bit more complicated than that. We suggest picking one of the areas below and working through each of them as you feel comfortable. “Our life is frittered away by detail. Simplify, simplify, simplify.” — Henry David Thoreau …
With the warmer weather, our thoughts turn to outdoor projects, entertaining, and enjoying the lazy days of summer. We're finishing our spring cleaning and organizing and wanted to share some of our favorite organizing tips. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to organization. But, of course, there are some fundamental guidelines for organizing oneself. Often, the most challenging part is getting started. So, start small, but start! Some organizing methods advocate for room-by-room organization, while others promote item-by-item organization. Numerous…
New Year's Resolutions are great, but without a plan, most people quit mid-January, and less than 10% actually follow through. To truly set yourself up for success this year, you need a plan. Use these steps to create a plan you can stick with. Determine your priorities We cover this extensively in our recent blog post. Knowing your priorities determines what you'll build your plan around. Create your schedule Chances are, you already have some commitments on your calendar-…
Last year was a busy year for us here at True Assisting! I’m still playing catch-up and want to start the new year by setting priorities. If you’re feeling the same way, these nine methods will help you. Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, which means we may receive a commission if you click a link and purchase something we have recommended. This commission comes at no additional cost to you but will help us keep this site up…