Below is a short list of things in my life I desperately need to get organized. Please keep in mind, organization is not a sprint, it’s a marathon. These are not activities I can organize once, like a spice rack. These are ‘making-the-bed’ type organization things. In my opinion, they need to be focused on for a few minutes each day. Otherwise, you might find yourself awake at 5 AM, locked in the following triptych thought pattern: First, frantic with concern over where you put your Spanish homework. Then, frantic with concern about the ridiculousness of this query bouncing around in the mind of a woman in her thirties. Third,…

As a consummate planner, it may surprise you that I found a problem with ‘to-do’ lists. I know! I hear you gasping in surprise. Yes, ‘to-do’ lists are GREAT in many ways. My to-do list each day includes items from “drink coffee” to “plan summer” (the latter obvious must be broken down into several obsessive compulsive sub-categories including plane tickets, hotel reservations, and Facetime conversations with friends so I can beg to sleep on their floors.  Love you guys!) In these to-do lists, I have been able to manage some significant accomplishments: Example 1: Getting hired at my current job.  The to-do list stretched out over almost 6 months and…