The Life Changing Power of a Predictable Routine for Autistic Women

The Life Changing Power of a Predictable Routine for Autistic Women

When people think of routine, they are often thinking about “being stuck in one”. Since the term routine implies doing the same actions over and over again, it makes sense that people might view it negatively. People want excitement and spontaneity not the “same ol, same ol”. Routine doesn’t have to be boring though. Routine can actually be powerful. And for autistic women or women with ADHD? A routine can be downright necessary. Harnessed in the right way a solid routine can propel you towards your goals. It might not be hair-raising excitement, but striving towards and reaching goals is far from boring. The best part about routines is they don’t have to be massive changes in your life. Since a routine is simply a set…

Looking to get your house more organized? Here are 11 easy organization tips for the home.

11 Easy Organization Tips for the Home That You Can Start Today

Staying organized is one thing, especially when you need to start with getting organized. And if you’re in the latter half of that, we’re going to cover 11 easy organization tips for the home to help you get started. Getting organized doesn’t have to be a long, drawn out process. But once you are organized, you’ll really notice the difference. Not only will your home be less cluttered, but you’ll also be able to find things easier and you won’t feel quite as overwhelmed. Need more organization tips? I’ve got you covered! Check out Organization Tips for Stay at Home Moms! Easy Actionable Organization Tips for Work at Home Moms Getting organized is the key to making your life as a work at home mom…

The Five Minute Guide to Organizing Your Mind for Less Mental Clutter

In the digital age, we are more than ever being bombarded with information. This includes everything from the notifications and messages on our phones, to the constant stimulation that comes from the television and the web. At work, things are even worse as we’re constantly focusing on one stream of information and then the next and even when we’re on holiday we willingly subject ourselves to more noise and bright lights in the form of computer games and YouTube videos. We’re constantly wired and this leaves us exhausted, stressed and with little energy or motivation to focus on the things that really matter to us. Psychologists call this phenomenon ‘Information Overload’ and it’s closely related to another concept known as ‘Decision Fatigue’. Information overload is…

11 Ways to Declutter Your Life for Less Stress

11 Ways to Declutter Your Life for Less Stress

I have talked about decluttering and how it affects your life. But there are other types of clutter (aside from the one that we can see) and here are 11 ways to declutter your life– and believe me, they will make a difference in the amount of stress that you feel. How many times have you lost your keys, shoes or important papers because there is too much clutter in your home? Families everywhere are drowning in clutter that can cost time and money as well as cause frustration. Clearing the clutter from your home, and your life, will take some time and effort but the results will be well worth it. 11 Ways to Declutter Your Life for Less Stress  * Go through your…

Finding Peace in a Five Second Pause: Why You Need This Break

Finding Peace in a Five Second Pause: Why You Need This Break

How many times have you said to your child: stop, think about this. Or, stop and wait. We, as parents, are so mindful of when our children need that pause. That powerful five second pause. And I don’t just mean with the five second rule. So why don’t we, as adults, take a five second pause? When children are younger and their brains are still developing, this five seconds of processing time gives them the time that they need to think, process, form words, and verbalize. And when used in day-to-day situations, we set our children up for more positive interactions. It’s really high time that we, as parents, start incorporating this five second pause into our time management strategies. You may also like: Reclaiming…

How to Create a Bill Paying System that Makes Sense

How to Create a Bill Paying System that Makes Sense

Staying up to date with my bills is not my strong suit. I am an adult, yes. But remembering to pay things on time? Not always done. And this just leads to additional stress because I’m worried that I won’t have the money to pay. Then I get worried about falling behind. Then I get worried about going into debt.  Just thinking about it is starting to give me anxiety.  One of the reasons I struggle with this? I have so much paper clutter around, it’s ridiculous.  This bill paying issue, for me, is threefold: money, time, and organization. I needed a bill paying system that worked and in order for it to work? I needed a system that incorporated time and organization.  Why you…