Welcome to Simply Organized Life! I am so glad you are here. Make your self a cup of tea and stay awhile.
All My Best, Carolyn
All in lifestyle
There are so many creative ways to track our gratitude and habits. If you go to Google Images and search for "gratitude log" or "habit tracker" a seemly infinite number of beautiful ideas will appear. Through trial and error in my dot grid bullet journals, I developed a tracking format that really works for me. Because many of you have asked, I will share the simple format that I use, no special artistic skills required.
I hope you are all well: physically, emotionally and spiritually. The past few months have challenged all of us in new and unexpected ways. Along with the challenges, our "new normal" has brought beautiful and unforeseen things to the surface.
Last year at this time, I shared my fall favorites. The posts have been feeling heavy lately and I think it's time to switch things up with some lighter conversation to keep us in good spirits. Here are some fall favorites, that I hope you will find just plain fun.
The temperatures are getting cooler here in Michigan. The garden is slowing down. The days are getting shorter. Autumn is in the air. Transitions are upon us.
In response to my last post, many of you shared what is bringing you joy during these uncertain times. Some of you are taking regular walks: alone, with spouses and with family. Others are practicing yoga and meditation. And one of you mentioned keeping an organized financial life, along with a clean and organized home. These are all such lovely activities.
Here are a few things I am doing to get back on track and bring peaceful, calm energy to my family.
While things are still uncertain and sometimes scary, I feel less anxious in general. I try to find acceptance in our current circumstances. Acceptance isn't a passive "I cannot do anything" mindset. It's more of a "what can I do now" frame of mind.
Time and again, the thing that gets me and keeps me in balance is maintaining a clean and tidy home. Our homes are our sanctuaries from the busyness of the outside world. When I am at home I want to feel peaceful. Things are a lot more peaceful with clean, clear surfaces.
