Now that we have gotten past Thanksgiving - it's time to start thinking about the next holiday.
Now is the time to reach out to people and plan some holiday visits - virtually that is! It's not the same as being able to visit in person - but right now people need to stay in touch more than ever.
It's getting close to Christmas and a lot of people still haven't even put up a tree or sent out cards.
The
holidays are not a time to be stressed so don't beat yourself up over
not getting everything done. It you are running out of time you have to
decide what you can live without so that you don't drive yourself crazy.
Being
organized is about "time management". If you haven't finished
everything on your list give yourself the gift of "not finishing". Let
it go. Most people that I know haven't even sent out their cards yet,
so you are not alone.
BUT.... this should give
you some incentive to start earlier next year! If you have your 2021
calendar, open it up and put a note in the calendar for some of the
things that you need to accomplish for the holidays. For example:
* Write out cards
* Start Xmas shopping
* Decorate the house
By using your calendar and making "appointments" with yourself you will be more likely to get things done on time.
Time Management at home is just as important as in the workplace.
Schedule
some time each day to get the some of your projects
done, but allow some extra "breathing" time so that you don't get to the
holiday and just wish it would go away.
Anything
that you can't realistically get done at this point.... LET IT GO! For some people
being a perfectionist causes too much stress and actually wastes time.
Learn from your "disorganization" and last minute "craziness" and know
that you can do better next year.
And remember,
if your family wants a great holiday they should be willing to help you.
Don't try to do it all yourself. Assign tasks to everyone and work
together to make this holiday season a good one.
For more great organizing ideas during the Holidays:
Re-read: Holiday Gift Ideas.... or Dont's
http://professionalorganizer4u.blogspot.com/2010/11/holiday-gift-ideas-or-donts.html
Re-read: Planning Ahead for the Holidays
http://professionalorganizer4u.blogspot.com/2011/10/planning-ahead-for-holidays.html
Re-read: Organizing Your Closets for Christmas
http://professionalorganizer4u.blogspot.com/2011/12/organizing-your-closets-for-christmas.html
Happy Holidays!
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