Welcome to Simply Organized Life! I am so glad you are here. Make your self a cup of tea and stay awhile.
All My Best, Carolyn
Autumn is my most favorite season for all of the obvious reasons. Hello, cooler weather! And yes, everything is better with a bit of pumpkin spice. Fall is the time we prepare for winter, the cozy season. It's a time to come indoors again, to focus on our living spaces, to make our homes havens.
Time and again, the thing that gets me and keeps me in balance is maintaining a clean and tidy home. Our homes are our sanctuaries from the busyness of the outside world. When I am at home I want to feel peaceful. Things are a lot more peaceful with clean, clear surfaces.
For the last 31 days I have been walking through the FlyLady BabySteps over on Instagram Stories (currently available in the highlights section on my Instagram profile). This exercise turned out different than I expected. As with most of us when we start something new, the first few days I was eager to share each step. Around day 12 my excitement waned, as I realized that I had cherry picked the FlyLady habits and implemented them in a very different order than the website suggests. The "official" order felt convoluted to me.
Ever since "Tidying Up with Marie Kondo" came out on Netflix earlier this year, it seems that everyone is talking about KonMari again.
My ugly perfectionism can make everything seem overwhelming and a big deal. Throughout the month of February I have been trying to get stuff done, clear open loops and in general, be more productive. Stuff is getting done. And, there are a few work and personal projects that just keep getting pushed back. Does this happen to you?
I hope we are all are feeling well, at peace, confident and in control in this new year. If we are not feeling well, maybe it's time to look after ourselves a bit more in 2019. I am not referring to any crazy new year's resolutions or extreme challenges, just taking care of ourselves in a nicer way. Let's call this "feeding our souls". It's a kind of self-care wrapped in everyday simplicity. No expensive trips to a spa required.
