Getting my life together

Life changes and things that matter you can change. This is why it is good to have a good declutter and this month if you didn't know I am decluttering for an entire month (March) and I like doing this to start a fresh new season and go through where I am at. 

Since beginning this blog I decluttered more, and filmed so you'll see this in a video, its just putting them altogether and been a good process. The area I want to change in my desk as this space I use all the time, and fed up of looking at it, because it feels overcrowded and feeling anxious about it. I have journals that I use, but want them to be stored but not forgotten about. 

I checked out storage but going to look around and look at ideas, to help make my desk clearer and have different areas for different purposes. So have a place to work on the computer and write, and where I store my jewellery and places for my make up and toiletries, along with medication. 

I want my room to be cozy and help me sleep and relax and seeing space of having a declutter, has already has eased my anxiety of having so much and put my mind at rest so I can sleep peacefully and want my room to be a home office and a place to get dressed and ready for the day, and in thinking I may keep how my desk as it is, as I have a shelf that stores these items, as I do like to watch videos on my laptop as I don't have a TV in my room, whilst I put my make up on or getting looking good, but still have a better solution I can still do that. 

To me when it comes to getting my life together I like order and with a simple solution so I am not making areas decluttered again, and to keep it clean all the time is tough. so I will be tidying it again this week to find a different way to keep these items near me and easy to reach.

It often is trial and error. 

I hope this helps you too and see that I am not perfectly organized but I make the time to do so, as I like the result afterwards once I have a clearer space around me. 

Many thanks for reading, 

Carrie X 

Putting things off

I have a feeling I have written this before, but I do it all of the time. Anything I know that feels like a chore I instantly want to do something else. 

So, I take one step at a time and take each step, and break it down. Whilst I was writing my blog on my other site (https://everyonecanbuildacastle.com) tidied the area behind where I sit on my computer as that has storage and as much as I tried to ignore it, I couldn't, so whilst watching a podcast got up and sorted it out. 

If you didn't know I am doing Monthly challenge of decluttering and get rid of items that no longer has a use, and to own less. I did find some bits on Shein that I'd like but going to wait and have a good clear out first. I am not a fan of decluttering but know in order to make change, I need to get my belongs sorted out and love the results of a declutter. 

I have uploaded my first video on my Youtube channel document this challenge: https://youtu.be/djrCPs1JTFQ

Even the word declutter annoys me, because I find it hard and boring. If only I can find a professional declutterer, if one exists. However when I do it I put on a podcast or a video and that is how I get it done and I do it in the morning whilst I am in the mindset of getting it done. 

I just filmed more, and showed what I have done so far and want to do next and trying to do it everyday hard so will do when I know I have a morning free. Today I have an interview so want to concentrate on that. Yet I do want to continue and want to be minimal and thinking of getting rid of more of my make up as I don't wear it all the time, but wonder if I will regret it, as thinking about it not being on my shelf I will want to wear it a lot more. 

Yet I do have some storage back in Epsom that may be an option, but will need t plan it out. I want to get another draw unit and so will be making changes so I have more functional setting. 

I hope this helps you too to declutter and get sort out your spaces and rooms. 

It is all about making harsh choices but if it helps the mind then its about stop moaning, and get it done. 

Many thanks for reading, 

Carrie X 

Challenge for March 2022/Decluttering month

Hello and welcome to my blog Organize for the better. I hope you are ready for this blog. If you haven't read this blog before, so it is all about organizing if you didn't know, and this blog is to introduce my challenge for March 2023. My last months challenges were, January 2023 No Spend and February Finding good deals. Check out my other blog I wrote on these challenges, https://everyonecanbuildacastle.com  and my Youtube channel where I filmed videos for these challenges: https://www.youtube.com/@typicallondongal

So the have started to plan where I will be decluttering, and will be filming and will going to begin this week. Last week I was doing a course and still got a bit of content to film for my last monthly challenge so they are going to overlap, but it is to encourage you to do the same, to see the different areas in your life and where changes need to be made and create new habits. I want to be more minimal. 

This is what these challenges made me realise. I need to wake to the fact that clutter is clutter and does disrupt my wellbeing, and so want to change my desk and think of storage options I have, and what clothes I can get rid off, and is my sons and my clothes that I am referring to.

I like having a functional space, and need to go through my notebook I have got too and have them more organized and thinking about down sizing my make up a bit more, as I don't wear it all of the time, and so I will be doing some more shop with me's to find some different storage ideas, and will be looking at Pinterest for ideas.

Check out my pins that I have put together for this blog: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/thetypicalLondongal/organizing-4-the-better/

So lets get decluttering. 

Many thanks for reading, 

Carrie X 

  

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 

 

Living a Balance life

Hello and I wish you a Happy New Year. We are almost halfway through the month of January all ready, but have managed to get a bits done and taking time in sorting my life out and did a Reset video to begin the new year. You can find it on my Main Youtube channel, @typicalondongal Carrie Holmes.

It is good to have balance in my life, and spend time doing some courses, writing and with my son and family. 

I am doing a monthly challenge, No Spend January and want to stop buying moisturisers, and use up and give some of my items to donate that have not been used, and using two creams my Nivea creams one I use everyday and one I use when putting on my make up, and will help give me more space and will feel relieved in thinking about it and visioning myself using just two creams, and not have a load of skincare products to use. 

I want to be logical and today I did upgrade one of my blog sites because I want it to have more of an identity and will help expand my writing and creating of my blogs even more and feel I need to do this to move forward, and need to think about my blogs in a business like mind and I want to create more to help reach out to my audience and help their life easier aswell as mine, and feel I need identity and so needed to do this to stop the anxiousness over it. 

Getting fit is one I am trying to add to my life again, and enjoy the little workouts I do and yesterday I did some when I got to my son's home in Epsom whilst I waiting for the kettle to boil, I make sure I do some walking and look after my wellbeing, so important and control my eating habits as I don't want to be eating biscuits and things like that all of the time, and I love my evening meal so make sure I don't eat too much to enjoy my dinner in the evening. 

Focusing on the these things helps me have balance in my life, and not feel sluggish with no energy. 

I like to take my time and spend time with my thoughts and address my fears and if I find myself feeling overwhelmed I will stop and then make notes and take each day step by step. 

Life isn't about being stressed but living and enjoying life, and doing things that improve my wellbeing. 

I want to enjoy each day and if something goes wrong I try not have it play in my mind, and think of a resolution. Like this week I didn't realise my son was doing swimming lessons once a week, but was everyday so he didn't have his swimming gear for that day, but lucky he did have spares as his one from the beginning was in the washing machine, so I picked up his spares and took them to his school so he can still go swimming on that day and didn't have to miss out. I felt so bad, but solved it so learned to pay attention when it comes to events at my sons school. 

Saturdays, which is tomorrow I focus on spending time with my son, and so take a day off from my blogs and books etc, and then continue on Sunday, ready for the start of a new week. 

So I hope you have balance in your life and if you'd like to add your feedback then you can do in the comments below. 

Many thanks for reading, 

Carrie X 

Typical London Gal