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Posted in #soulful, Family, Friend

Everyone Needs Someone

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This coming week is going to be a tough week for millions of families out there, let’s be kind and compassionate – we never know what someone is going through.

During one of our morning coffee talks this week my husband and I were discussing the saying we’ve heard since this pandemic “everyone is in the same boat”, well, that’s not exactly true. Our boat looks totally different from a single mom’s boat.

What we should replace it with “the beauty of your life is the struggles you’ll survive”

These struggles won’t last forever, my hope is that when we get to the other side of this pandemic there will be equality, kindness, compassion and tolerance for ALL.

I will be sharing resources about employment, financial, daycare, saving money, healthcare, rent / mortgage assistant right here on this blog to help people get through their struggles.

One saying that I know is true “You are not in this alone”. There is help out there for everyone, you just need to know where to look – I can help with that.

I don’t always have the answers – but I’m diligent in finding the solutions.

Peace Harmony & Love

Cheryl XO

Posted in #creativity, Clutter Coach, Family

#1 Professional Organizer Secret

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To Staying Organized . . .

Develop a transition zone

If you’re wondering where to start when organizing your home, developing a Transition zone is a great first step. This will give you an area to store school bags, purses, school papers, work bags, lunch totes and even overflowing amount of shoes that are scattered around your home.

Each family member can have their own space in this entryway to store their own personal belongings. Everyone will be able to drop their bags on the way in and scoop them up easily on the way out. This is perfect for bulky coats and sports equipment as well.

The end goal of this area is to install a habit with your family, by leaving these likely clutter items in this transition zone! In larger homes I have created Transition Zones on each floor – again each family is responsible for their own belongings.

Peace Harmony & Love

Cheryl XO

Let us know if you need help with this zone or motivational coaching.

Posted in Home Vibes, Organize and Clean Service, Work at Home

Keeping Your Sanity While Working At Home

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The ones that have never worked from home are often surprised to learn just how difficult it can really be … especially if it lasts several months. From distractions to a lack of space, there are a variety of challenges. Add all this to keeping your sanity when working in the same place you live, and you have a situation that can quickly take a turn for the worse. Chaos … Chaotic … Confusion.

But, good news: Here are 3 steps you can take to keep your sanity when working from home. It doesn’t mean everything will go as planned — day in and day out — but you’re at least having a plan for yourself is a way to maintain your sanity.

1. Set Up a Designated Workspace

If you don’t have a designated room; such as a spare bedroom or basement — consider a closet, a corner nook in your larger bedroom, or even your dining room table.

Keep this in mind, designating a workspace and learning space is also important to your children. At school their whole education career is being in rooms that serve a purpose, where everyone has their area and “home” for their items. This first tip will save you a lot of headaches & heartaches!

You know how much space your family will need to work efficiently, so choose your spaces wisely.

2. Talk to Your Family About Boundaries

Also very important, how will you keep your children from barging into your office space while you’re working on an important project? What will you say to your spouse to keep them from calling your name during your Zoom meeting if they need help with something?

Make sure to have someone who helps you stick to your balance, whether that be a spouse, friend, or family member. Just like an exercise routine or family budget, maintaining balance between work and life takes discipline and consistency to be effective. Having an accountability partner can help quite a bit.

3. Take Regular Breaks

No two people are alike when it comes to how many breaks they need, but you should work these into your schedule before your day even begins. Put it right on the family calendar in the morning, where everyone can see it.

Some examples, get into the habit of stepping away from your desk for 15 to 30 minutes – at the least, for meals. Important Tip → you shouldn’t eat at your desk. Sure, you’re getting the fuel you need to press on, but you’re not giving your mind a break.

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Peace Harmony & Love

Cheryl XO

Posted in healthy home, Home, Purpose

When Does Shelter Become A Home?

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Watch the trailer!

A special collaboration, IKEA has funded award-winning documentary maker Boris Bertram’s latest project – “The Human Shelter: An Expedition Into What Makes A Home”. Currently touring the international film circuit, watch the trailer and learn more… Told in seven “chapters”, the film weaves its way in and out of different dwellings around the world.