feel like you need help keeping yourself together?
Good! Me too!
By default, I am not a very organized person. Thankfully I was raised with structure and learned good habits. That doesn’t mean that I still don’t need a lot of help to stay on top of things (even things like taking care of myself).
We all go through seasons of needing different kinds of reminders whether you’re ambitious and need reminders to get back to work, or need a list of chores to get things done a little bit at a time. Here are a few resources I’ve picked up over the years and use intermittently:
Cleaning
FlyLady - Website with optional daily or weekly newsletter. Why I like it: This method is all about progress, a little at a time. In every email, Marla (”FlyLady”) says to not worry about catching up, just to step in where you are right now. There are Baby Steps to get started. They key is that it’s all about building good habits. Website
Unfuck Your Habitat - tumblr posts reminding you about your chores Why I like it: These posts come right onto your dash reminding you that you just might have something else to be taking care of right now. Website ~ Tumblr
Motivation
Bitches Get Shit Done - Texts or push notifications through an app Why I like it: Because they’re real, fierce, and coming from a human. These updates are irregular, but that’s because they come from Kelley Sue DeConnick as she’s working and living. You can either sign up for text messages or download the Remind app (originally designed and mostly used for teachers updating students and parents on class info). Kelly Sue’s Tumblr ~ To sign up, text @bitchesg to (971) 244-8342
The first two sites have even more information, resources, and even “get started” tracts on them. I encourage you to test one (or all) out and see if they help!
Have other resources you like using? Send them to me! I take all the help I can get... and loving helping others in turn.
Speaking of which... You can also follow me, and/or track my Hufflepuff Mother Hen tag. It’s mostly self care reminders and nudges. As I find I need them, I encourage you to take care as well. I’m no expert; these are just casual reminders.
Be kind and laugh often ~Queenie
