Super Easy Life Hacks For A Great New Year ~ 2012 Edition

Need to simplify? Organize? Are you overwhelmed? Hate resolutions? Me too! Here are some ways that I create order out of chaos:

1. Messy house? No time for a "deep clean?" Spend just five minutes morning or evening (both- if you're ambitious) picking up the clutter.  Keeping the common areas free of clutter goes a long way in making your home appear clean and presentable.  Nobody really cares about the dust bunnies behind the TV anyway.
2. Write EVERYTHING down -  on a post-it note, on your smart phone, or on a refrigerator memo board. Keep all your notes in a central location.  This way you don't have to rely on your memory on days when you're brain is overloaded. 
3. Turn the TV off and turn the uplifting music on.  Even if you're not paying attention to it, what you hear filters in to your heart and mind.  Brighten your spirit and you brighten your day.
4. Drink LOTS and LOTS of water.  Water is an inexpensive way to detox and beautify your body.  Adequate hydration eliminates waste, lessens allergies, stimulates proper body weight, and moisturizes your hair and skin. Talk about multi-tasking!
5. Learn to SAY "NO" with confidence and without feeling guilty. Know your limits and enforce your boundaries to keep sane.  You don't have to do EVERYthing. Give yourself permission to prioritize according to your family's needs.

To see last year's tips, click here. I wish you a very, very Happy New Year.  May God bless you with peace, health, and prosperity.