12 Steps to Tranquility in a Rapidly Changing World

Make sure you do "me time" on a regular basis. Go ahead and be a bit selfish to love yourself enough to award you ten minutes to an hour a day. Engage in an activity you enjoy that takes your mind of work or any other stressors that may be present in your life. Your sanity will thank you... profusely!

Stay organized as often as possible. Try to maintain an organized work area. Trying to sift through mounds of documents in an instant is stressful. Lost or misplaced items contribute to emotional stress when you need them right away.

Change your environment. Ambiance is everything! Get away from people or situations that bring stress to your day. A few moments walking in the park can do wonders for those seeking relief from stress.

Read! It's free so pick up a magazine, crossword puzzle or newspaper and find an article that captivates you.

Give yourself a tasty treat! It's OK to take solace in a sweet treat. Indulging yourself every so often. I call these a "stress be gone" moment. A hot cup of tea, cocoa or an ice cream sundae on occasion can do wonders! So help yourself to a sweet treat!

Find a hobby. Whether you like to do jigsaw puzzles, put together model planes or collect antiques, a hobby does wonders to combat stress. It's a great way to relax while learning more about the things that interest you.

Embrace Your Spirituality. A study published on WebMD.com revealed that people who engage in religious activity (such as prayer or scripture reading) had a positive effect on the participants by lowering their blood pressure. 

GET ENOUGH SLEEP! When you're exhausted you will not be able to combat stress... period. In addition, nobody wants to be around you if you're grumpy.

Eat right. If you starve your body of proper nutrients, over time your brain doesn't function efficiently and for those of you who are not aware of this coffee is NOT a major food group. Give yourself the chance to operate at one hundred percent capacity everyday.

Work out. Endorphins are released when you exercise. They create feelings of euphoria while lowering stress. It's like nature's natural high!

Turn off the electronics! You don't have to be on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and LinkedIn twenty-four hours a day. Amazing as this may seem, the social media machine can survive without you for awhile. Turn off your laptop, phone, tablet or desktop pc and embrace an atmosphere of tranquility. I usually do this after dinner and leave them off until the next morning.

Bonus step. What is the bonus step? The bonus step is that you'll feel brand new if you habitually implement the first eleven which makes the entire list worth it!

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Jim Rohn: Make a Commitment to Yourself

The great Jim Rohn. Everything he ever thought us is still valid for today! Enjoy.. :)

Mindset = Being Organized

I think we can all agree that we hate clutter. We hate it so much we pretend it doesn't exist. Sometimes we even hide ourselves from the world because we're afraid of what others may think about us because of it. Being unorganized or having a home full of clutter, which we hate to admit, is thankfully something we can overcome. From experience, all it takes is patience, vulnerability and an open mind to achieve what we want in our homes and in our lives.

Today I'm going to give you 5 simple and modern-day tips on how to change your mindset so you can become more organized.

TIP #1: Start small

For some reason our brains are wired to believe that we MUST complete an entire project at once. Have you ever wondered why none of your tasks or projects ever gets done on time? I bet one of the reasons may be because the project you took on was way to BIG to complete and because you were so overwhelmed, you failed to finish. Not anymore! By starting small, whether it is organizing your pen cup to completing a major project, you will avoid the stress of fulfilling that task and find yourself finishing quickly and punctually.

TIP #2: Listen to organizing podcasts

One of the best things you can do in the morning or as you're driving is to stimulate your mind by listening to things that arouse your mental and physical growth. I've noticed in my own life and others around me that doing so has made a world of positive change in our lives. Organizing podcasts like Organize 365 or A Slob Comes Clean are 2 podcasts that have kept me motivated in times when I was lacking. One of the secrets to truly changing your lifestyle is to change our mentality and by incorporating these simple methods in your life, you will get there in no time.

TIP #3: Create a Checklist

This may sound cliché but to-do lists really do work - of course only if you use them. As I mentioned above, clutter is a bi%#* and in order to combat it, you will have to tackle it head on in small intervals. Here are 2 examples how checklists can be effective in helping you stay organized. 1) By using a checklist to plan out the tasks you need to accomplish at home after work, will prevent you from being overwhelmed after a stressful day 2) An effective checklist will only have your priority tasks therefore you will know exactly what needs to be done to maintain order. Checklist, lists, to-do list, plans, whatever you want to call them is a habit that needs to be implemented in your life so getting organized and staying organized can become second nature.

TIP #4: Keep things you Truly Love

Here are a few common responses I've heard when it comes to this topic:

I love everything in my home and there's no way I can get rid of anything! All of my stuff has a meaning behind them! Here's a better one. I've spent so much money and I haven't even worn it yet! - But it's been 2 years...

These are just a few examples of statements my clients have said to me when I'd suggest they should only keep things in their home they truly loved. Let me explain what this really means. Lets start with an example. We love our family (our immediate family) and though we may have favorites (wink) we love them so unconditionally that we couldn't live a day without them. This is the type of feeling I believe you should have for the items in your home. You love your pen so much; the mere thought of it not being in your possession is utter mayhem. If you don't have this feeling towards the items in your home then it's probably time to part ways with it. I'd be happy to witness the department!

TIP #5: Make it a Habit

New studies show it takes 2-8 months to form a new habit. I know that seems like an abnormal amount of time - at least to getting organized but this is actually great news. Creating new habits shouldn't be viewed as one and done rather as a process that will create a better outcome. Committing to an organizing system and practicing it thoroughly, though you may have hiccups, will create a positive mind and improve your organizing skills.

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