Sorting my life out and being productive

I just a couple of minutes sorting my room out and is something I put off but now I have done I feel like my energy is increasing. 

Set your day up so you know what needs to be done and what you want to do.

This begins the night before, so I will do my list and do anything that I can do next that will set myself up for the next day, like making sure I have my diary and my notebooks near me, as I like to take notes as I work on my blogs and books, and creating videos too. 

Yes I know, make your bed, there was a time I didn't, because I couldn't be bothered but now I know why it needs to be done because I do feel better when it is made and then get dressed and will put on make up depending on how I feel and will start watching a video whilst I drink my tea and go through my lists for the day. 

Have some time to shower and do my Skincare for the day and in the evening. 

I love looking after my skin and using different products and so I make sure my skin is moisturised on my face and arms and feet. I allow my skin to breath and so I won't wear make all week and freshen it up and using a Vitamin C Cleanser at the minute that I bought from TK Maxx and it so nice. I do have a new skincare routine video due so watch out for that will be on my main Youtube channel coming soon: 

I tend to take my shower the night before so I can get up get dressed and start my day. I suffer with dry skin and not had a break out for ages, I just hope I haven't jinked that, however having a good skincare routine stops me in feeling sluggish and can affect my confidence, when I don't. 

It helps to wake me up and to eat the right things, which is still a challenge but I am getting it under control and allow myself some treats but in moderation. 

Taking time away from your phone and laptop and any other device and read a book 

Yes I know I am guilty of it too but I enjoy being part of the internet community and writing my blogs and so I need these devices to keep posting, but I will take time away and go for a walk, I will sort out other errands that takes me away from my phone and laptop, like laundry and exercise. I will work with just a notepad in a coffee shop and read a book of the evening. 

I do have a overactive mind which can effects my sleep so I will put my phone on silent and I will put it on my desk away from where I sleep and I used to listen to music in bed, but this would effect my sleep so I don't do this anymore, and not going to bed too early but at a reasonable hour, and still working on what time to go to bed and to probably switch off and I don't have a TV in my bedroom. 

It is all about balance and check out my other posts I write, you may like this one: https://organize4thebetter.blogspot.com/2023/01/living-balance-life.html

Many thanks for reading, 

Carrie X 

@typicallondongal 

 

 

Looking after your pennies

So I did a no spend challenge and still doing it. At the moment I am filming my next challenge and that is finding different deals but it has taken a turn as I have so far since Monday not bought anything and it feels so good. I do need to buy my son some pants so going to sort this out for when he stays with for  half term and going to take him up London and have him choose a some pairs. 

 Check out my first video talking about this challenge: https://youtu.be/CKnKguiQ94g

I was gong to buy myself some new socks because I keep losing them, but decided to save my money and find my socks and spending this time has just saved me some money. If you don't need then don't get it. 

That is going to be my motto. So next is my underwear and I do have pairs but some are too big for me so I do need some new sizes and so will see if I can buy some by the end of the week and have sort through and replace the ones that are too big. Underwear should be comfortable and feel light. 

I am very conscious of waste and going to have a sort through of my sons clothes and socks and underwear as he has grown out a lot and so need to see how much he has of something and if anything still looks good and not worn, going to donate or put in a recycle bin. Of course not with pants but with socks and other clothing. 

I like have a sort through and like saving. It helps me control my impulse buying. Supermarkets are crafty when it comes to attracting peoples attention and put items near the till. Never fall for it and if you don't need don't buy it and stick to a list. I know everyone says that, but it is important and just not doing that one thing can really make a difference. 

Many thanks for reading, 

Carrie X 

Typical London Gal  

Organizing when you are sick

I had plans today to do another long distance walk, but last night I felt groggy so went to bed early hoping I'd feel better, but no. I am pleased with the progress I have made it terms of organization and my wellness, and so I will see how I am tomorrow and I still have the weekend, and me and my son like to go on walks so may be able to do it then. 

If you start to feel run down the first thing is to stop and take a break. Perhaps you are giving yourself too much to do and we have to accept we are all gonna get sick no matter how we try to avoid it, or your child gets sick. There are events you can't control, but you can try to prevent them. I do take supplements and do eat healthy meals, and speaking to my mum, her tummy was funny, so perhaps there is a tummy bug going around. 

It doesn't mean that things won't be done. Since writing this blog I went for a walk, only a short one but did make a huge difference and so good to be out into the fresh air and sitting in the park listening to music can be so peaceful and watching the world go by, is so nice. 

If someone offers to help you then take them up on it as they may not ask again, and if you have kids have them help you, and I will ask Henry to make his bed, and if you feel unwell its never a crime to take some time just being with yourself. 

I did spend a lot of time in bed today as I had a headache and needed that extra rest and often we neglect how we are feeling, and organising time for your self is important if you don't feel well. Spread tasks across the week, and use a day to organize your week, from where you week begins. For me it is Monday to Sunday. 

Saturday is my day off and like to spend this time with my son and we are going up London tomorrow and it most likely that we will do some walking if not, it will be Sunday. 

I did manage to get bits done, like working on my next book and going through a book I am reading by Paul McKenna and continued with this blog. 

All in all still a productive day. 

Many thanks for reading, 

Carrie X 

Typical London Gal