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If youre like me you’ll love a ‘to do’ list. I prefer handwritten ones so that i can cross them off as each one is completed, but the notes app is a close second for its convenience and its list feature where you can tick off each item.

Ive recently started adding timings to each task and this has been a game changer!
Its really helped me plan my day better and to give each task the time it needs to actually be completed. If youre a ‘to do’ list maker what are your top tips for lists?

#list #todolist #todo #organized #planning #planningyourday #helpfultips by @dreamlovefocus

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4 years ago

I’m sure like me, youve noticed that the cost of living has gone up and, from what we’re being told in the news, it’s going to continue to do so. So I decided that it’s important now, more than ever to plan for the unexpected and try to put things in place to make myself feel a little bit more secure financially. So after a bit of Googling I came across the Dave Ramsey Baby Steps. There are 7 steps in all with the first one being save £1000 emergency fund. So today I’ve opened a new account and the plan is to round up after each shopping trip and put the extra in the new account.
Are you following the Baby step method or something similar? What works for you?

#finances #babysteps #daveramsey #daveranseybabysteps #daveramseybudget #emergencybudget #womensvoice #femaleempowerment by @dreamlovefocus

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5 years ago

Over the last year I’ve discovered podcasts. I mean, I knew they existed and I’d listened to few here and there, but over the last year I’ve actively selected podcasts on my interests, subscribed and listened to every new episode. The great thing about them is you can listen to them while you’re doing other things... House work, cooking, loading the dishwasher, gardening... so much more pleasurable with a podcast. So my question to you is, do you still read blogs or have you made the switch to podcasts? Is there a place for both? Let me know in the comments. Would love to know what you think.

#Podcasts #blog #blogger #socialmedia #bankholidayweekend #question # by @dreamlovefocus

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5 years ago

I’ve got into this bad habit of not allowing enough time to actually complete the items on my to do list. I always underestimate the time it’s going to take to do something. In my head I think- this will take 30 mins - when in reality it takes 3 hours! I Need to start over estimating! Then if I’m done quicker: it’s a bonus. .
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#stopunderestimatingyourself #getthingdone #getthingsdone #todo #weekend #weekendvibes by @dreamlovefocus

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5 years ago

I woke up early this morning thanks to my internal body clock! There’s no sleeping in on a weekend for me.

I felt like I wanted to be productive and use my time wisely whilst not waking up the rest of the house and ended up sorting out my inbox!!! I know of all things!!!

This is a task I’ve been putting off for ages! I get so many emails, most of which I never read. I can never find the important ones and my inbox is full to bursting point.

Whichever mailbox you use, if your inbox needs clearing make good use of the sweep function if you have one. This function is so therapeutic as it does most of the work for you and either gets rid of a lot of emails at once or files them for you, so you feel like you’re making progress instantly.

This leads me on to my other recommendation of setting up a folder system. Create a folder for each of your main categories eg: ‘shopping’ for all online receipts; ‘bills’ for utilities. You can easily set up the sweep function to populate your folder structure for you but even if you don’t have one, a folder structure means you have a place for all those emails that you need to keep.

Unsubscribe from those newsletters that you never have time to read. Be selective and only keep those that add information or joy to your life.

To keep on top of your inbox you need to have a system in place to deal with each email as it comes in. Some mailboxes allow you to set up automated rules so each email is filed instantly into one of your folders as soon as it arrives. This means you know where to find any email at the time that you need it!

I’m actually pleased I took the time to do this. It’s going to make my electronic life easier. If you have any tips pls let me know in the comments.

#electronic #onlinelife #onlinelifechange #email #emails #gettingorganised #emailmanagement #weekend by @dreamlovefocus

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6 years ago

Ok own up who’s started their Christmas shopping already? I must admit my hand is up! I’ve made a list (and checked it twice😊) and have given myself a budget, which I’m determined to stick to this year. I’m also trying to shop local and where that’s not possible I’m supporting small businesses. If you havent looked already Etsy and Not on the High Street are fantastic places where you can support small business owners. There’s a huge selection of items on sale with the added bonus of them being hand crafted and unique and therefore extra special.
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#christmas #christmasgifts #christmasiscoming #christmaspresents #christmaspresentideas #supportsmallbusiness #shoplocal #christmasshopping by @dreamlovefocus

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6 years ago

This morning I decided that today would be the day that I got my filing done. There’s a pile of papers that I need to sort, bin or file and I keep looking at it, knowing it has to get done and then putting it off. Even ironing seems more thrilling than doing the filing. So today was going to be the day... it’s now 9pm and I’m forcing myself to actually make a start and hopefully finish it.
What’s your one job that you keep putting off?
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#procrastination #puttingthingsoff #filing #filingcabinet #paperwork #business #businessowner #tidyingup #tidying #gettingthingsdone #justdoit #whywait #motivationmonday #motivation #motivateyourself by @dreamlovefocus

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6 years ago

I was really looking forward to a lay in this morning. It’s Saturday and I had no particular plans other than a few jobs around the house, so I didn’t set the alarm clock. So what am I doing awake at 7am!!! My body clock obviously had other ideas!
Does anyone else have the same problem?
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#weekend #weekendvibes #cantsleepin #cantsleepinanymore #bodyclock #gettingthingsdone #motivation #bankholiday by @dreamlovefocus

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6 years ago

Have you got something to say? We’d love to hear from you! We’re always on the look out guest posts. Drop us a DM with your idea for a post and we’ll get right back to you.
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#motivation #inspiration #writingcommunity #blogger #opportunity #opportunityknocks #writersofinstagram #femaleempowerment #blogger #styleblogger by @dreamlovefocus

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6 years ago

Did you start a fitness routine during the pandemic? One of the interesting things that lockdown did was take away all the excuses that I’d previously been telling myself for not exercising. I had more time, no commuting, and was stuck in doors; so no more excuses! There were lots of fantastic free exercise classes available so it was the perfect chance to try something new. It didn’t take long for me to find my favourites and an online community made you feel part of something bigger and less isolated. As many places are now easing out of lockdown I’d like to know who’s sticking to their new routines and how are you going to stay motivated?
#exercise #exercisemotivation #exerciseathome #exerciseroutine #keepingfit #keepingfitandhealthy by @dreamlovefocus

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6 years ago

Everyday can feel the same as the next at the moment when we’re in lockdown. So it’s important to have some sort of routine. For me that involves having Sunday morning as my me time. There’s something about the quiet mornings at the weekend that you can catch your breath from the busy week, and spend a few moments thinking about nothing in particular and letting your mind wander. This is my ‘me time’. See the link in the bio for my latest post and let me know in the comments how you spend your me time. .
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#weekends #relax #wellbeing #wellness #recharge #selfcare #alonetime #morning #morninginspiration #inspiration #ladyboss #entrepreneur #entrepreneurlife #weekend by @dreamlovefocus

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6 years ago

Overthinking… We waste far too much time on it.

We’ve all been there…going over the same situation in your mind, over and over again. Reliving every word, every gesture, over analysing what was said to you, things you should’ve said differently or wishing you hadn’t said anything at all. Thinking about how you could have handled the situation better, behaved differently… find out the signs you’re doing it and how to stop in today’s post. #overthinking #motivation #thoughts #mindfulness #signspotting by @dreamlovefocus

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