In the first part of the series on getting organised, we learned how we need a place for everything and that everything should be in its place. Today, we learn about another common problem that comes in the way of staying organised, i.e. pile up. Things or activities keep piling up. Due to overwhelm, we let them pile up and do not deal with them. By the time we decide to do something about the pile, we have a huge backlog. Here’s how to systematically deal with pile ups or better yet, not let things pile up in the first place. Continue reading Get organised: Part 2: Cut through pile-up
Month: February 2020
Your Problem is not my Problem : Setting Boundaries
The Dreaded Request:
“Can you please..?”
These can be some of the most dreadful words that you could ever hear when it comes from certain people. An urgent unexpected request that we have said ‘Yes’ out of being nice. And then we curse ourselves and comply with the request. Or come up with an absurd lie and hope to not get caught.
The problem is because we fail to set boundaries in our relationship with others. How do we set boundaries and win back our life?
Let’s look at a few common examples and consider suitable ways to handle it. Continue reading Your Problem is not my Problem : Setting Boundaries
Get organised: Part 1: Identity your spaces
This post starts a series of posts that teach you how to stay organised. The first of the posts talks about the different types of spaces around you, each playing a type of role for organisation. Sounds jargonistic. But let this post explain. Continue reading Get organised: Part 1: Identity your spaces