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Confessions of a Single Mum

The ups, the downs and sideways views of life as a single parent

How To Declutter

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It seems like the bigger space you live in, the more you will accumulate. It creeps up on you over time. You buy stuff for your kids, your house, your spouse, and even yourself. Next thing you know, you have clutter. Use these tips to help you declutter. Invest in Containers Sometimes, the problem is not the amount of stuff you have, but where you put it. When you put your unused items in containers, this is an orderly way to organize your possessions. You still may need to shed some ... VIEW POST

Benefits of Getting Organized

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Getting organized is not just a good idea because your mom said so. There are lots of benefits to being in control and developing a clutter-free lifestyle. Less stress When organized you are automatically less stressed, you know where your keys, wallet, important papers, phone charger and phone are. Similarly, if your project plan is up to date and you complete your reports on time, there’s no need to worry about on-the-spot requests for project updates or meetings. More time Planning your ... VIEW POST

Why Helping Others is Key for Creating More Meaning in Your Life

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What do you do when you've done everything? What do you do when you've achieved your goals? When you've had an impact on the world, earned your millions and bought your right to relax and do whatever you want? You'd think this would be the perfect situation to find yourself in and yet it can leave us feeling empty and directionless. It's no surprise that many people suddenly appear to become much older as soon as they retire. Well, if you look to examples in our culture of people who have ... VIEW POST

Don’t Forget to Declutter Your Mind

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One of the things you notice when you start decluttering is how so much of the clutter in your house reflects the clutter in your mind. If you’re hanging onto to clothes that don’t fit, or the ugly vase your mother gave you for Christmas or the exercise bike you might get around to using, you don’t just have a problem with too much stuff. You have a problem letting go. Chances are you’re also hanging onto a whole bunch of bad feelings, ill-founded assumptions, old grievances and future worries. ... VIEW POST

5 Ways To Increase Productivity When You’re Working From Home

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When you're working from home you should always be looking for ways to increase your productivity. More work done in less time means more time to kick back, relax and have fun. Here are a few suggestions that can really make a difference: 1. Keep a daily routine Some people who are new to working from home will scoff at the idea of anything resembling a daily schedule. The truth, though, is that it can really boost productivity and prevent work from spilling over into your spare time. By ... VIEW POST

Improve Your Quality of Life with Limited Mobility

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There are a lot of things you might like to do, and it is something that you are going to need to focus on as much as possible. Now, there are a lot of things you are going to need to get right when you are working toward improving your quality of life. It is easy to become despondent when you have limited mobility, and this might make you think you can’t do anything with your life.    Make sure you do as much as you can to factor in the different ideas you can focus on as much ... VIEW POST