{"id":7798,"date":"2017-12-29T18:24:50","date_gmt":"2017-12-29T18:24:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/losfresnosnews.net\/?p=7798"},"modified":"2017-12-29T18:24:50","modified_gmt":"2017-12-29T18:24:50","slug":"how-to-cut-through-the-chaos-and-stay-organized-in-the-new-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/losfresnosnews.net\/?p=7798","title":{"rendered":"How to Cut Through the Chaos and Stay Organized in the New Year"},"content":{"rendered":"

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(StatePoint) Want to be better organized this year? From making and keeping appointments, to completing your to-do list, there\u2019s no reason to get overwhelmed. Try these tips and tools for a more organized 2018, no matter how much chaos is thrown at you.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Personalize it.<\/strong>\u00a0The easiest way to stay organized is by having a planning system that reflects your personality. Watch yourself surpass your goals by using tools that fit your style, like color-coding, symbols or stickers. Remember that not all personalization has to be for efficiency purposes. Patterned tape, fun designs and motivating quotes can be a great way to keep you committed and make your planner a reflection of yourself.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Double up.<\/strong>\u00a0The best way to stay on top of important items is to double up \u2014 use digital technology in tandem with traditional paper to capture important notes, dates and more. Keep each book club meeting in your phone, but write down the actual books, the members\u2019 names and your thoughts in your planner.<\/p>\n

Paper-based planning can help keep you on track and allows you to easily reflect on your successes throughout the year. Check out the planners and calendars from AT-A-GLANCE. Their options make it easy to organize your life by day, week or month.<\/p>\n

Be sure to mark each appointment and every coffee date in the daily section of your planner, while designating bigger events in your life, like weddings, travel or home renovation projects, in the monthly section as well.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Celebrate successes.<\/strong>\u00a0Take time to review your progress and see what you have accomplished. It will give you a sense of control and completion and can motivate you to keep going. Celebrate successes as they occur, but don\u2019t get disheartened if something on your to-do list carries over to the next day, week or month. Staying motivated will help you be more productive and be a great reminder of how well your system is working!<\/p>\n

\u2022 Check it off.<\/strong>\u00a0There is nothing more satisfying than getting important things done \u2014 except when you physically cross it off your list. Be sure to give yourself some sort of visual satisfaction for completed tasks. This should be done on both your digitized and paper-based to-do lists.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Categorize.<\/strong>\u00a0Everyone has things that must get done to keep life running smoothly, as well as a list of what they would like to get done in their spare time. Categorize your lists so you can prioritize the must-do\u2019s first, and then, when you\u2019ve crossed out your urgent tasks, tackle those other to-dos. Categorizing will help you identify your busy times \u2014 as well as some extra space in your schedule \u2014 so you can plan accordingly.<\/p>\n

More organization inspiration and planning item ideas can be found at\u00a0life.ataglance.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

With some new habits, you can stay organized throughout 2018 and watch it do wonders for your personal and professional life.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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