Multitasking is not always a good thing! Many of us feel overwhelmed by all we need to do and it causes anxiety.

I’d like to share three ways to overcome being overwhelmed. When you’re feeling overwhelmed, stressed or anxious, try this:

1. Deal with Uncertainty.

When you’re feeling stressed or overwhelmed, it comes from a feeling of uncertainty. We don’t know how things will work out, we worry that we can’t do it all, we don’t know how we’re going to do with any of it, we’re uncertain that we’re good enough to handle all of this. Uncertainty. Our minds don’t like that feeling, and we want stability. Unfortunately life never gives us that reassuring certainty. So we’re always running, always trying to cope with the uncertainty by doing as much as we can, making lists, finding the perfect software or system, running to distractions. Instead, we can train our minds to stay with the uncertainty, and gradually become more comfortable in this feeling. And then we can be at peace in the middle of chaos.

 

2. Let It Go.

When we’re stressed out, it’s because we’re attached to something, attached to doing everything, attached to how people see us, attached to meeting a goal or deadline, attached to our self-image. What if we could let go of these attachments, and just be in the moment? Things would suddenly become easier. Luckily letting go is something we can do.

 

3. Do One Thing At A Time.

We are stressed and overwhelmed because we’re thinking about our uncertain future, but what if we learn to trust the present moment? Just fully be present in the activity you’re doing, just one activity. Just answer this single email. Just wash this one dish. Be more single focused and stop multi-tasking.

 

It takes only a minute to practice these tips, but eventually you will begin to trust yourself and experience less stress.

Seasonal clothing swaps happen twice per year, once in the spring and once in the fall. Swapping out the clothes allows for extra closet and drawer space. It alleviates cramped spaces & clutter.  It’s also a great way to inventory what you have and what you need.

1. Empty Closets & Drawers

The first thing you need to do is take everything out of the closets & drawers. Place all of the items on the bed.

2. Sort

Next sort through each piece of clothing, one at a time. Create a (folded) pile for each type of clothing you are going to store away.

Ask yourself:

• Does it fit?
• Will you wear it again? (Would you purchase it today if it was in the store?)
• Will you keep it, give it away or sell it?
• Organize into the following piles.
• Tops
• Bottoms
• Outerwear
• Dress clothes
• Pajamas
• Swimwear

 

3. Donation Box

Place all of the clothing you are not going to keep, into a donation box. 

4. Too Big

If you have young children, organize and store “hand me downs” from older siblings. Designate a “bigger sizes” box to store clothes that don’t yet fit.

5. Seasonal Bins

Label seasonal bins to store out of season clothing & place them in the closet .

• Tops
• Bottoms
• Outerwear (if out of season)
• Dress Clothes
• Pajamas
• Swim Wear (if out of season)

6. Inventory seasonal clothing swap with my FREE PRINTABLE.

Go through your “in season” clothing, hanging each piece into sections in the closet or fold them into categories inside of drawers.  Once everything is hung or placed into drawers, count how many items you have of each type of clothing.

Write everything down on the inventory checklist.  Take this list with you the next time you go shopping for clothes.  Click HERE to download the checklist for free.