I don’t know about you, but I get easily overwhelmed when I have a lot of tasks to complete. I find when there is too much on my plate I tend to procrastinate. I don’t know where to start and I almost feel like throwing everything in the ‘too hard basket’.
This time of year things can really get on top of us all, with party, after party, everyone wanting to catch up for Christmas, school coming to an end for the year, kids concert performances, work breakups, and shopping centres crowded it can too easily feel like we’ve entered a world of chaos. Much of it is beautiful chaos, I mean I love buying gifts for people, even if the bank balance doesn’t look as pretty as I’d like. I love the decorations and how magical all the pretty lights look, and I love catching up with everyone. Still it can feel like there is little time to get to the smaller tasks, or just find a moment too breathe.
I find these things help me, so I thought I would share them with you.
- Make decisions quickly. I tend to procrastinate which can cause me to waste lots of time. By forcing myself to just quickly go with my gut feeling when making a decision I save myself a lot of time. Besides if I over think what to get someone as a gift I usually go back to my original idea anyway.
- Do those little things right away. You know when you walk in the front door and you just want to throw your coat on the chair, or your keys on the table? I know it is tempting when we are totally exhausted, but the time we can waist looking for our car keys later that day or the next morning is super frustrating! As soon as you walk in hang up your coat, pop your handbag away, put your keys where they belong. It really makes a difference next time you are getting already to leave the house. Even other things like putting your bowl or cup straight in the dishwasher, or putting away shopping straight away will save you time later, and stop little tasks adding up to big tasks later.
- Stay on top of those annoying tasks. Don’t wait until your fuel tank is on empty before filling up as it always seems we need to get petrol right when we are running late. Try to pop on a little washing each day so your weekend isn’t filled with doing the washing. Fold socks and pop away underpants as soon as they come out of the dryer or off the clothesline so you don’t have to hunt desperately for them in the morning.
- Use your Calendar. I have finally gotten in the habit of using my iPhone Calendar, (yes I know most of you have probably been doing it for years, but if not) as soon as I make an appointment I pop it in, and set a reminder to go off the day before. I can share things I need to with my husband, or children too which makes us all aware of what is coming up, and I choose the ‘work option’ for things I don’t need to share with my family.
Hope these tips help you this holiday season. Feel free to suggest any other tips in the comments below xx
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19 comments
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Like you I too tend to get overwhelmed with so many things to do. Lists help me but even one thing not going as planned I panic and the frustration becomes evident. Some very good tips. I’ll try and follow.
you’re very welcome! I love books too xx
This is such good advice. I have to remind my self all the time in the midst of the hoopla that there are still at least 75 meals that need to be prepared during Advent season, the dog still sheds, and people (for some reason) still insist on clean clothing and towels.
For me, if I can keep up with the kitchen mess, it brightens my whole day and I can handle everything else much better.
I agree there are certain things that when they are done we feel better about everything else. I like my couch cushions tidy and my kitchen bench clear. Thanks for joining me and for your comment.
I can’t function without my iPhone calendar, I’d forget everything. I like to make lists of things that need doing and then when I feel I haven’t achieved much I can just tick things off my list and feel better.
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I know it really is the best thing isn’t it!
Those are really helpful tips. Even I am guilty of procrastinating.
I am so glad you found them helpful, thank you for the feedback
Hi Mac,
I got distracted half way through this post because you reminded me of one of those really annoying tasks that I still haven’t managed to deal with. It is so true that the little things can get on top of us! Pen x #mg
I agree those little annoying tasks can really get on top of us.
I would be lost without my calendar #ablogginggoodtime
I find lists help me to deal with the overwhelm. During this time, I also find myself decluttering my inbox by unsubscribing from a lot of newsletters that no longer interest me. Somehow, that helps me too.
The little things are so important. I always put my bag, purse and keys in the same place as soon as I get in. Much easier the next day #ablogginggoodtime
Good tips, I find lists and putting everything in my calendar is the way to keep on top of everything! #ablogginggoodtime
I need to take heed of this. I have so much to do at the moment. Thanks Mac. Su #ablogginggoodtime
I get the same way when I have a lot on my plate. Like getting to read blog posts in the linkies has taken a back burner spot this week and I’m just now getting to them. And I have 5 linkies to get through lol. So, I decided that I’m going to write one more post for next week then I’m taking a few weeks off. I need the break and sometimes figuring out our priorities is the hardest part about having so much to do, especially at this time of year. I love your tips Mac! #mg
Thank you Mac, for these tips. Seems I have reached my overwhelmed state. I wonder, is anyone ever just ‘whelmed?’ It is a word, so it must be, right? Oy! #mg #ablogginggoodtime xoxo
I find that writing a list often helps me get everything off my chest and the joy of ticking things off when they are accomplished is wonderful. Thanks for hosting #mg
Thanks for the tips – I do find doing the little things right away really helps! #ablogginggoodtime xx
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