The 3 Things That I Learned This Week (2.26.23)

Happy Sunday!

Each and every Sunday I spend time reflecting on my week and planning for the week ahead.

So I wanted to share some of my top wins, lessons, issues & thoughts from this past week.

1. Automate Daily Actions

I am a big believer in automating and delegating as much as you possibly can with the caveat that you can then focus on what is in your zone of genius and things that you truly enjoy. That last part is key. As ​​there’s no point using squeezing a productivity hack into every spare minute if it means destroying your life-balance and sense of peace. Automate things that must be done daily by outsourcing, or putting a habit in place that you can do without thinking. Here are some ideas:

• Plan tomorrow’s clothes in advance or wear the same clothes every day. I keep my total number of clothing items small, and make sure every piece goes with everything else. No planning needed: I just grab and go.
• Develop the habit of putting things away after use, every time. Yes, this does indeed imply that you have previously designated a place for everything! Ahem. Decluttering at the Speed of Life is a gem of a book that’s helping me get there.
• Plan the week ahead and review in the morning and in the evening. So…