Easy Ways To Simplify Your Life & Home This Holiday Season
This post is sponsored by Junk Queen TX. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
The holidays are here! I hope that for you, that means spending time with family, decking the halls, baking cookies, and doing all of the Christmas things that you love and cherish each year. Before the hustle & bustle of the holidays - we will be traveling the entire Christmas week! - I always aim to simplify my home & my life before we head out for all of the fun. That way, I am not stressed out going into the New Year - and this year it is a fresh decade! With family visiting, more events than ever going on, and presents galore, it is the absolute best time to simplify your life & home before the holidays.
Here are 5, ultra-simple ways to get started!
Learn To Say “No”
We all just seem so busy these days, don’t we? While I believe that it is healthy to have a “yes” mentality and get out and do things and spend time with friends and family, there are times when it is absolutely okay to say “no.” If you are feeling overwhelmed and like you do not have enough time in the day to accomplish everything, tell your friend that you cannot get lunch with her today. Even if you do not have any other pressing things that need to get done, but you had a stressful day at work, it is perfectly okay to say “no” to plans with friends to stay in and watch Netflix and relax. Take the time you need for yourself to keep yourself healthy and happy!
Get Rid Of Your Junk
Are you holding on to a ton of things in your home that you just do not need anymore? I bet you have so many items under your sinks and tucked away in nooks and crannies that you could toss out. If you are anything like me, you really want to get rid of your things, but you would need a dumpster to get rid of it all because there is just so much and taking action really stresses you out. But, what if I told you that you could literally get a dumpster and make it so easy on yourself? It’s true. With the help of Junk Queen TX, you can have all of your junk removed easily, with the help of a dumpster rental. Junk Queen TX offers short-term dumpster rentals (typically up to 5 days, but can be shorter). With exceptional service, fair pricing, and reliable dumpsters, Junk Queen TX should be your go-to company for all things related to residential and commercial junk removal. They are fully licensed and insured and follow the best practices when disposing of your trash. They can recycle and dispose of debris, waste, furniture, plastics, wood, metal, and other materials, as well. If you are searching for a dumpster rental in Texas so that you can simplify your home and get rid of your junk, call up Junk Queen TX for an estimate today.
Make Lists
One of my favorite ways to stay organized is to make lists. I keep a list for everything. I have a work to-do list, a home to-do list, a grocery list, a list of whose Christmas presents I have and need, the list goes on and on. Staying organized in your life by writing things down can give you a sense of comfort that you are not forgetting anything. This will reduce stress, help you accomplish more in your day-to-day life, and simplify your life by mainstreaming the things that you need to do.
Write Down Goals
On the same track as making lists, writing down your goals for the day, week, or even months or years, can simplify your life by keeping you focused, motivated, and on track to accomplish them. Have weekly or monthly check-ins with yourself to make sure you are on track to accomplishing your set goals. Seeing what you hope to accomplish written out and hold you accountable and give you that motivation that you need to take the necessary steps!
Make Your Bed
Making your bed might seem like a very small (and sometimes annoying) task, but hear me out. The very first thing you do each morning is get out of bed. If you make your bed right when you get up, not only will it keep you from getting back into bed and hitting that snooze button, but it will also set your day up to be one of productivity. Completing something productive first thing in the morning can make you feel accomplished and in charge of your life.
