Five Things You Can Do NOW To Establish a “New Normal” By Stephanie Boyd Professional Organizer

Five Things You Can Do NOW To Establish a “New Normal”

This is happening – it’s crazy! Safer at Home makes sense – but is it making you a little crazy already?

Once the shock settles in, I encourage you to look at this time at home as an OPPORTUNITY. It’s a chance to catch up on the never ending ‘to do’ list, to reconnect with those staying in with you, to stay connected in unique ways with loved ones you cannot see in person. And most importantly, it’s an opportunity to rediscover what really matters to you.

Like any opportunity, it can pass by if we don’t plan and actively take advantage of it. So here are five things you can do now to benefit from this temporary transition.

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1) MAKE A PLAN

What would you like to have accomplished, personally and professionally? Write it down.Identify what it will take to accomplish that and write it down.

For specific examples of what this looks like check out my blog.

2) CREATE A ROUTINE

We all get distracted; it will be even easier to fall prey to this now. Establish a new routine for yourself and, if you have children, one for your household as well. Invite family members to create their own. Schedule time for your essential mental and physical health activities: exercise, working, household duties, meals, sleep.

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3) FIND YOUR PEACEFUL SPOT

Create a peaceful place to regroup, read, listen to music, or do whatever it is you need to do to keep yourself centered. This might mean moving furniture around or doing some decluttering to create space.

4) TRUST YOURSELF

This is not the time for self-doubt. Put it aside. You have prepared in these past few weeks. You likely have more than enough supplies to sustain your family. Trust this. Trust yourself. It will bring you peace and calm, which will allow you to be your best self.

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5) DECLUTTER, BIT BY BIT

You’re home now. Is your house your sanctuary? If not, and if clutter’s got you down, now’s the time to tackle this. Schedule time to address that junk drawer, closet or guest room – 20 minutes at a time, that’s all it takes. The key is to plan it and schedule it.

I’ll be addressing small organizing projects you can do one day at a time on my Instagram feed. Join me!

It might seem overwhelming now, but we’ve got this. We have the tools to stay calm and connected and the will to do so with grace and humor.

Stay safe and healthy!