Simplify: Springing Forward

Continuing with the simplify challenge has been a bit tough for March. I think it is the busy-ness that seems to creep up this month each year. Lots of celebrations, work is intense, cleaning a little deeper, and changing out clothes. I also find that spring fever starts to hit me and I am ready to throw my winter coat away for good. As soon as we had a warm day this year, I stuffed all the coats in space bags and sent them to my mother's attic for safekeeping and now sport my lightweight spring jackets.

And simplifying unfortunately got pushed to the side. In fact, I think I have to admit that March was a tough one to feel simplistic in.

But these were the steps I took to simplify for March:

1. Cleaned out my closet and dressers. This was a huuuuge undertaking, but I got rid of any clothes that didn't fit perfectly or didn't make me feel great while wearing them. I found that by selecting the pieces that were beautiful and comfortable, it is easier to get ready in the morning and I now feel a new sense of confidence.

2. Continued taking Simplify 101's Organization 101 online class. This was a wonderful course that helped me streamline lots of spaces in our apartment. And the philosophy of tackling one organization project each day has stuck.

3. Attended a time management and multiple priorities seminar. Learned some wonderful tips about utilizing the time I have to do the things I enjoy the most or need to complete. And my favorite tip: When you think it, ink it. Which brings me to...

4. I have a to-do list book. For the very first time in my life, I have been listing all the tasks I need to complete for each day of the week and I check them off as I go along. And it has been a success. It helps me keep track of what I actually need to accomplish and I seem to have more time to spend scrapbooking and reading.

Remember to check in with your word, see if you can put it into practice in a new way. And if it doesn't still fit, you can always change it.