The joy of being organized

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“If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.”

~ Benjamin Franklin

https://amherst-madison.com/my-blog/entrepreneur/are-you-planning-to-fail-framework-of-a-business-plan

We all have crazy busy lives these days and being disorganized can only add to our stress levels. I am obsessed with finding ways to be more organized and have tried it all. These are a few quick tips, tricks, and products that work for me that may be helpful to you.

the Simplish app

https://simplish.co

The Simplish app is one of my favorite organizational tools I have found to date. If I recall it’s a one-time purchase price, no monthly fees. It allows you to make lists, take notes, include attachment files, take pictures to attach, set reminders, add to your calendar, and create multiple folders to organize different areas of your life. They have super cute themes you can choose too and it actually makes organizing a joy.

I like to create folders for everyday tasks at work, projects I’m working on, and then general notes for reoccurring items I may need to reference quickly in a jam. If you’re short on time and need to take a quick note you can also use Siri or the microphone on your keyboard so you don’t have to type everything out. What’s so great is you have your lists of tasks, ideas, etc. all at your fingertips which is so helpful. This leads right into my second tip for staying organized.

Apple notes app

Last year I got an iPad mini with a keyboard cover to use for work and it’s been a great little investment. This probably sounds way too simplistic but I use the Notes app on my iPhone with a folder for Meeting Notes. I can create checklists for action items during the meeting then move what I need to into my Simplish app later.

What I love about this is I always have my notes with me so when I need to make a quick reference it’s right at my fingertips. Or if I just want to do a quick review of my meetings from the day I can do it right on my phone while sitting on the couch relaxing for the evening. And I can search my notes with a keyword if I can’t recall which day it was I had a meeting on and need to find a quick note. Plus, added bonus is it’s free on any Apple product and integrates across all devices so if I’m on my iMac, my iPad, or my iPhone I can see all my notes.

Moleskine notebook

No matter how many cool apps I may have I still love a good old-fashioned notebook. I have tried many, many notebooks and I always return to my Moleskine. I love the spacing, the pocket in the back to hold little notes, the placeholder string, and the band to keep it closed. It’s just pretty great all around. I like to get themed ones and usually find them at Barnes and Noble.

If you love a good theme there have been quite a few great ones over the years including Harry Potter and The Lord of the Rings for those collectors out there. They usually have a different theme every year and I typically go through about 4-6 notebooks a year so I usually have the entire set by year end. This is not necessarily an organizing tip but I also love a great pen and for the past three years have used nothing but Pilot Frixion erasable pens. They have a special kind of ink that can be erased with friction from the rubber tipped eraser on the end.

I use my Moleskine notebook for my daily gratitude journal plus all the little notes I keep throughout the day for work or home. This includes my goal planning, my workout routines, my budget, pretty much my entire life. It’s like my bible that I keep with my everywhere I go.

Organizing is fun!

I love spending time each week getting organized. I set aside about two hours each weekend to put everything from my Outlook and Apple calendars into my physical planner. I’ve been using a product from Rachel Hollis called the Priority Planner for the past two years. She discontinued the line so on its way out I bought three years worth of planners I love them so much. She’s been talking about a redesign launch coming soon which I’m super excited about.

By putting everything into my physical planner, it really allows me to see what my entire week looks like. Then I can see what my priorities are and plan out my tasks for each day. I put my daily workouts in there, my meal plans, my cleaning routine, my morning routine, my evening routine, everything I want to keep on track.

Being organized can bring peace and joy to your life. I hope some of this was helpful and you can find a way to make it your own. Happy organizing!

Have Fun With Packing: Top 5 Travel and Packing Tips!

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“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” ~ St. Augustine

https://samantha-brown.com/ideas/10-inspirational-travel-quotes/

Packing can be fun!

Ok, I may be weird but packing for my trip is actually one of my favorite things about traveling! I get excited about organizing everything, using all my cool travel gadgets and packing tricks; it’s like figuring out a puzzle. If you want to look forward to packing instead of dreading it, then read on for some of my favorite tips and tricks.

#1: Always do carry-on…

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I have found ways to fit everything I need for a two week roadtrip in one carry-on suitcase and a backpack. It IS possible do to carry-on for pretty much any trip if you just get creative. On my two-week road trip I used my London Fog carry-on which is a 20″ expandable spinner. Mine is a super cute muted pink and gray herringbone design I got a few years ago so not sure they make that one anymore but any 20″ expandable spinner will do. The expanding part is the trick. Plus you can avoid the awful drama of losing your checked luggage or waiting at the luggage carousel which is my own personal hell.

If I am going for a shorter trip, like three to five days, then I actually use this ETronik Duffel Bag I got through Amazon. Check it out if you prefer the duffle bag route and don’t want to lug a carry-on behind you all over the airport. It has several great compartments, including a bottom area to keep your shoes separate. It’s 40% off right now for so down from $49.99 to $29.97, a deal you can’t beat. You can find more amazing tips on packing with a carry-on by visiting Samantha Brown’s Places to Love. She’s a genius when it comes to all things travel and I just adore her.

#2: Get compression packing cubes…

This one is a total lifesaver for two reasons: you can organize all your clothes by the size of the cube you use and/or color combos if you choose AND you can pack at least 2-3x more clothes by using them. You don’t need any special tools or anything as these are not those vacuum sealed monstrosities, this is a zip compression system. I got mine at Amazon at a very reasonable price and it is just the best thing ever.

#3: Use travel-size toiletries or get toiletry pouches…

I’m talking about your shampoo, conditioner, face wash, moisturizer, toothpaste, face serum, etc. I use a shampoo bar every day so that’s not an issue for me but if you don’t, try using one for travel. My favorite is the Jumping Juniper by Lush. It’s small but mighty and smells like heaven. I actually look forward to my hair wash days because of this shampoo bar, it’s that great. You can get a travel-size conditioner and pretty much every other product in a travel-size at either Sephora or Ulta, depending on your poison. For some brands you may have to go directly to their website to find their travel sets but I’ve only found a few that did not have this offering.

If you have an item that you cannot get in a travel size, I suggest using these travel pouches from Amazon. You can get 17 of these thin pouches with labels and can put most anything in them. I use them for face wash or body wash but they can also be used for shampoo, conditioner, lotion, basically any liquid or cream you need to bring. And they are so compact, laying nearly flat in your toiletry case.

#4 Roll your clothes…

This one is an oldie but goodie and I swear by it. I recently tested it out to the max when I went on a week long trip to Ohio. On the way there I used my packing cubes and thought, hmmm I won’t roll this time because I have cubes, right? Wrong. On the way there I did not roll anything, just folded it all into my packing cubes and it was a super tight fit. On the way back I wanted to use one of my packing cubes for small dirty laundry items which means I had to reorganize to get more room. I rolled everything and was able to use one of my smaller packing cubes just for those items and had space to spare. Lesson learned. Roll your clothes; it works, end of story.

#5 If in doubt, ask Samantha Brown…

If you love traveling and just want to find some great all-around ideas for all things travel, I cannot recommend Samantha Brown enough. She has been a travel guru for well over twenty years now and is a genius at everything to do with travel and packing. She’s fun, practical, and has so much knowledge and experience in all things travel. Plus you can see all of the amazing places she’s traveled. For this time of year, I love her tips on how to manage houseguests for the holiday. It’s just solid gold.

I hope if you have to travel for the holidays in the next week or two that some of these tips will help you have a more enjoyable and stress-free trip. I find the most important part of enjoying travel is having a positive mindset. Expect that things may not go perfectly and just be prepared to roll with it. Bring snacks, an empty water bottle to fill up at the airport, some downloaded content with your fave headphones, and a great book. Remember, you’re on vacation!

What I’ve been reading lately…Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert

https://www.elizabethgilbert.com/books/big-magic/

“So this I believe, is the central question upon which all creating living hinges: Do you have the courage to bring forth the treasures that are hidden within you?…The universe buries strange jewels deep within us all, and then stands back to see if we can find them. The hunt to uncover those jewels – that’s creative living. The courage to go on that hunt in the first place – that’s what separates a mundane existence from a more enchanted one. The often surprising results of that hunt – that’s what I call Big Magic.”

Gilbert, E. Big Magic. Riverhead Books, 2015. p. 8

Elizabeth Gilbert inspires me to dream and create my art just for the joy of it. It doesn’t matter if anyone ever sees what you do or if anyone else cares; it’s about feeding your soul, using your imagination, putting your unique beautiful gifts out into the world. In Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear, Elizabeth Gilbert explores creative living through six primary areas: Courage, Enchantment, Permission, Persistence, Trust, and Divinity.

Courage: We aren’t talking about living a life that is only devoted to the arts but one that finds fulfillment by not being afraid to explore a creative life alongside whatever may pay the bills. This might look like finding time every day to write, paint, knit, play an instrument, sing, draw – whatever creative outlet that brings you joy, that sparks that warm spot in your heart. There are so many things to be afraid of, as Elizabeth Gilbert says, “…creative living is for the brave. We all know this. And we all know that when courage dies, creativity dies with it. We all know that fear is a desolate boneyard where our dreams go to desiccate in the hot sun…Let me list for you some of the ways in which you might be afraid to live a more creative life: You’re afraid you have no talent. You’re afraid you’ll be rejected or criticized or ridiculed or misunderstood or – worst of all – ignored…You’re afraid somebody else already did it better…You’re afraid you won’t be taken seriously. You’re afraid your dreams are embarrassing…” (Gilbert, p. 13). The list goes on and on. But the alternative to not pursuing that special thing is not living a full life. In fact, it’s not really living at all if you think about it since you would be ignoring the most true part of who you are and your calling from the universe itself.

Enchantment: Ideas are like little bits of magic trying to find their way into the world. An idea may come to you and if you cultivate it, love it and nurture it, then it will sprout wings and fly. If you ignore it the idea will move on to someone else who wants it. An idea wants to be found and loved so it can be born into the world. We can take the idea or leave it but if it wants to be found bad enough it will keep moving along to the next person until someone grabs ahold of it and brings it to life. Have you ever had a great idea for a product, a book, a poem and jotted it down then never took it any further and six months later you see your idea on a shelf in the store? Elizabeth Gilbert talks about a book idea she started on but never finished and a year or so later she saw her book be written by another dear author. She had ignored the idea for too long and it moved on. I had a very similar experience myself, maybe you have too, and if so this theory about the life of ideas will make perfect sense. If you have a great idea, grab hold of it and don’t let go!

Permission: You don’t need anyone’s permission to pursue your creative life. Don’t ask for it, don’t accept it, don’t think about it. Some of us have parents, like I did, that were creative and artistic in their own way and encouraged me to be the same. But some of us don’t. Some of us have people in our lives who will be embarrassed by our creativity, who will discourage us, who will push us down. Don’t let them. Whatever your gift is that you were granted by the universe needs to be cultivated and shared with the world.

Persistence: This one is easy: never give up. Keep doing the work, keep listening to your intuition, keep listening to that little voice that gets you in a flow state and brings you a joy like nothing else. Pay attention to how you feel when you are doing that thing that brings you pleasure and repeat.

Trust: There is a relationship between yourself and your art which also requires a level of trust. You love your art but do you believe your art loves you in return? Do you cherish your art in a way that will make it cherish you? There’s always been this belief in certain artistic circles that to make good art you need to suffer. But what if you approached your art from a place of joy instead? Elizabeth Gilbert puts it this way, “…If you’re going to live your life based on delusions (and you are, because we all do), then why not at least select a delusion that is helpful? Allow me to suggest this one: The work wants to be made, and it wants to be made by you” (Gilbert, p. 221).

Divinity: Listen to the universe. It is showing you the way, you just have to follow its lead.

Wrapped up with a bow

While I can give you this overview of the book, its content and purpose, I cannot weave for you the magic that Elizabeth Gilbert creates when she puts her thoughts on paper. It is a beauty to withhold and must be fully experienced firsthand. This is not a book just for people who identify as “artists”, it is a book for everyone who is looking for any inspiration in any area of their life, for someone who is looking for direction. The universe has given you a gift and your job is to figure out what that gift is and bring it to fulfillment. You will know what it is because when you do it you feel calm, joyful, at home within yourself in a way that no other activity brings. That is YOUR Big Magic.

Buy or Borrow

This one is definitely a BUY. It is something you can turn to any time you need a little reminder about finding your creative spirit again and tuning into what brings you joy.

You can find a hard copy in your local library in the Non-Fiction section (IBSN 978-1-594-63472-7). In my area, Stanislaus County in Central California, you can download the Library app and get everything in a one-stop shop. I cannot say enough about how great this app is for really taking full advantage of everything our local libraries have to offer.

Get the audiobook. If your local library uses apps like Cloud Library or Hoopla, you can connect that app to your library card and you may be able to check out the Audiobook for FREE! 

You can download the book through Audible which is subscription based. They offer a free seven day trail period and you can also purchase individual books through the app if you prefer not to have a subscription service. 

You can also buy the eBook through Apple Books or again, you can also get it FREE from your local library if they use Cloud Library or Hoopla! 

You can buy it on Amazon or at Barnes & Noble.

What I’ve been reading lately…Be Useful by Arnold Schwarzenegger

“If you don’t get to experience what it feels like to push yourself, to do more than you thought you were capable of, and to know that the pain you put yourself through will lead to growth that you alone are responsible for creating, then you will never appreciate what you have the way that same thing is appreciated by someone who earned it, who worked for it.”

Schwarzenegger, A. Penguin Press, 2023. p. 77.

You know what I love about Arnold? There’s no bullshit. No excuses. He makes me believe anything is possible. Why? Because he has literally done the impossible. There’s a comedy set by Bill Burr where he talks about Arnold as his hero and says here’s a guy who was able to get someone to pay his way to the United States, became a world-renowned bodybuilder, a famous movie star, married a Kennedy, and became governor all while speaking with an accent so thick he can barely be understood at times. Arnold Schwarzenegger visualized the American dream in his mind and then he made it a reality. He overcame any obstacle that came his way, believed in himself, never gave up, and always has a positive attitude. And along the way he has found ways to help others.

And Arnold Schwarzenegger makes me believe in myself. He makes me believe if he was able to do what he’s done despite every roadblock he’s faced then I can do anything and sometimes my only roadblock is myself! Imagine that? Arnold’s new book, Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life is tough-love, no bullshit advice on how to live a useful and purposeful life, how to achieve your dreams and ignore what may be considered “obstacles”. Really, anything is only an obstacle if you let it be. If you have the grit and determination to overcome something then it’s just another step on the way in your journey, another thing that will make you stronger on the other side.

Tool #1: Have a clear vision. This is what gives us purpose and meaning, which incidentally is also linked to happiness, joy, or fulfillment for our short time here on Earth. From Arnold’s standpoint, it’s the starting point and the most important thing. As he says, “Because everything good, all great change, starts with a clear vision” (Schwarzenegger, p. 4).

Tool #2: Never think small. To sum it up, “If you only aim for the small goal, the big goal is automatically out of reach, in part because you are no longer motivated to truly go all in and focus on all the little things that make the difference between greatness and goodness” (Schwarzenegger, p. 53). Arnold talks about how hard it was to sell anyone in Hollywood on him being able to do a comedy role when everyone now saw him as only an action hero star. He didn’t give up and what did we get? Some of the funniest movies ever like Twins and Kindergarten Cop people, that’s what! And by the way if you have not seen these movies yet and need some comedy in your life you can’t miss with those two. One more tip from Arnold on not thinking small: you have to ignore those naysayers and believe in yourself.

Tool #3: Work your ass off. Bottom line here: work works. And also reps, reps, reps. If you know, you know. They can’t be lazy reps, they must be done with good form and over and over and over. In other words, you need to work hard at and practice whatever it is you want to get good at or achieve. There has to be maximum effort. Anyone who has ever done anything great can attest to this simple ideal: embrace the suck because the pain is temporary but the growth will change you forever.

Tool #4: Sell, sell, sell. When Arnold came to America bodybuilding was not well-known yet in the culture. He saw that someone needed to be the face of that industry, to get out there and bring awareness and that is what he did with the help of Joe Weider. “When you’re different, when you’re unique, and nobody has ever dealt with someone like you before, they are going to drastically underestimate what you’re capable of. Do not let your ego win. Don’t correct them. If you can stay focused on winning and on achieving your goals, you can use their doubts and underestimation against them to effortlessly bridge the conversation, or the interview, or the negotiation to whatever you want to talk about” (Schwarzenegger, p. 138).

Tool #5: Shift gears. When something doesn’t go your way, do not despair. It’s been proven that we respond more strongly to negative things than to positive, or we have what is called a “negativity bias”. But focusing on the negative is a total waste of time and will not get you any closer to reaching your goals. You have to shift gears and focus on the positive and what you CAN do about the situation. Another nugget from Arnold: reframe failure. It is not fatal and the only way you will experience any kind of true change or reach any goal is by experiencing some failure. It really is true, that which does not kill you makes you stronger.

Tool #6: Shut your mouth, open your mind. In bodybuilding, training your mind is just as important as training your body. You need to create a mind/body connection for the best results. How can you improve at anything? Be quiet and listen. Look around you and learn or as Arnold says, “The world can be your classroom” (Schwarzenegger, p. 195). Everything you want to learn is out there, most of it even for free either through online searches, YouTube videos, books or resources at the library, or just being quiet and watching the world around you and the people in it. But most importantly, you have to BE CURIOUS. You have to want to learn and you have to be willing to listen; don’t have too much of an ego to listen to those who have come before you.

Tool #7: Break your mirrors. This one took me a minute to get the reference for but the basics are this: let go of your ego and instead of thinking about yourself, think about how you can give back and help others. If you have had any measure of success in your life, big or small, you did not get there on your own. There were people who guided you, believed in you, mentored you. There is no such is “self-made” when you really get down to it. Think about how you can help someone else or as Arnold says, “…it’s important for you to recognize that you have a responsibility to give back. To help others. To send the ladder back down and lift the next group up. To pay it forward. To be useful” (Schwarzenegger, p. 231).

Buy or Borrow?

Arnold’s latest masterpiece is definitely a BUY. I will be reading this one at least 1-2 times a year as a motivational reminder. I love his conciseness, his positivity, and his storytelling that pulls all the ideas together.

Find a hard copy in your local library in the Non-Fiction section (IBSN 978-0-593-65595-5). In my area, Stanislaus County in Central California, you can download the Library app and get everything in a one-stop shop. I cannot say enough about how great this app is for really taking full advantage of everything our local libraries have to offer.

Get the audiobook. If your local library uses apps like Cloud Library or Hoopla, you can connect that app to your library card and you may be able to check out the Audiobook for FREE! 

You can download the book through Audible which is subscription based. They offer a free seven day trail period and you can also purchase individual books through the app if you prefer not to have a subscription service. 

You can also buy the eBook through Apple Books or again, you can also get it FREE from your local library if they use Cloud Library or Hoopla! 

You can buy it on Amazon or at Barnes & Noble.

My Love of True Crime Podcasts

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“I didn’t want to hurt them. I only wanted to kill them.” ~ David Berkowitz, aka “Son of Sam”

Domiano, Justine. September 5, 2018. “Serial Killers in America: Quotes From the Darkest Criminal Minds. Magellan TV. https://www.magellantv.com/articles/serial-killers-in-america-quotes- from-the-darkest-criminal-minds. Accessed July 2, 2023.

Why we love True Crime podcasts

Ok, I am not the only one. The world has an obsession with true crime and most specifically in the last few years, true crime stories in the form of a podcast. Between Apple Podcasts & Spotify alone there are over a hundred true crime pods. One of the hottest TV shows in the last three years has been Only Murders in the Building which is a story of people listening to a true crime podcast who, after having residents murdered within their apartment building, decide they will start a true crime podcast! I’m not making this up. And for reals, you should check out that show it’s so fabulous! It stars Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez and the third season just started on August 9th on Hulu.

Some researchers have discovered that a big part of why we are so smitten with true crime pods, with women being the largest demographic of listeners, is because we think it helps us feel more prepared if we find ourselves in a dangerous situation. There’s a pretty great article you can check out from The Independent that digs into this a little more. Thinking about that, I realized that why I am perhaps just morbidly curious , it does make a lot of sense. When I listen to some of the stories, I’m also thinking about how I would react in that situation and ideas for fighting back, escape, you name it. Next time you listen to your fave true crime pod, notice if you see yourself doing the same. If not, think about what does interest you about true crime and maybe it will lead to a new career or even crazier, to making your own true crime podcast!

The OG of True Crime pods: Serial Season One

I’m going to take it way back to the first true crime pod that got me hooked and that most people today have heard of: Serial Season 1. This was released in 2014 and followed the case of Adnan Syed who was accused of killing his ex-girlfriend Hae Min Lee in 1999 when he was just 17 years old. In 2000, he was convicted of first-degree murder, robbery, kidnapping, and fall imprisonment, being sentenced to life in prison. This one had the world riveted and honestly, I think it is still the best true crime pod I’ve heard which is why I’m starting here.

Sarah Koenig did this first season and she did a phenomenal job. At the time of her work on the pod, she was a journalist for the Baltimore Sun. She presents the story in a chronological timeline where she paints the picture in detail of the relationship between Hae and Adnan and the events leading up to her death. She questions bits of evidence in the case that don’t make sense, drawing you in with her on the journey as she tries to piece together what happened back in 1999. She did such a great job that her podcast brought life back to Adnan Syed’s legal case. The rest of the story can easily be found online but I urge you to resist doing that and first listen to the entire podcast, then circle back to where the case is now. You will not be disappointed with this one. Below is a little tasty nugget from the pod.

“It’s Baltimore, 1999. Hae Min Lee, a popular high-school senior, disappears after school one day. Six weeks later detectives arrest her classmate and ex-boyfriend, Adnan Syed, for her murder. He says he’s innocent – though he can’t exactly remember what he was doing on that January afternoon. But someone can. A classmate at Woodlawn High School says she knows where Adnan was. The trouble is, she’s nowhere to be found.” (serialpodcast.org; 8/10/23)

You can listen directly through the Serial website link or wherever you get your pods such as through Apple Podcasts or Spotify, all of which are free.

The fresh take on cold cases: Crime Junkie

This next one, Crime Junkie, is hosted by two friends obsessed with true crime who decided to start a podcast together. Their unique niche is a focus is on bringing attention to stories of missing persons and unsolved cold cases. They partner with organizations like CrimeStoppers in the hopes that someone who hears an episode may come forward with information that could help solve some of these cases.

I listen to this pod when I’m in the mood for a good story that I know will have no resolution. If you do not get satisfaction from hearing a story that is unfinished or unsolved, this may not be your bag. However, I will say these two do a great job of telling the story and building intrigue. They play off each other well and you can tell they care about making a difference through their pod. As their byline says, “Can’t get enough of true crime? Congratulations! You’ve found your people!”

One of their more recent stories is that of the Mysterious Death of Adrienne Salinas. Here’s a morsel to get you started:

“When a promising young woman fails to show up for a Father’s Day celebration in 2013, her dad knows immediately that something is very wrong. And as investigators work to unravel the chaotic timeline of the night she went missing, they find no lack of viable persons of interest. But when her case goes ice cold, they’re forced to ask if they’ve been overlooking a monster in their midst.” (https://crimejunkiepodcast.com; accessed 8/10/23)

You can listen wherever you get your pods such as through Apple Podcasts or Spotify, all of which are free.

For my outdoor lovers: National Park After Dark

This last one, National Park After Dark, is really my top true crime pod for the past couple years. My sister introduced me to it when we were on a roadtrip and I’ve been hooked ever since. This one is also two friends who love true crime but also love the outdoors. They are both avid outdoor adventurers who camp, bike, hike, and backpack together all over the U.S. and abroad. All of their stories are of crimes that have occurred in National Parks. It turns out that National Parks are the perfect crime scenes because the evidence is difficult to preserve due to the elements. You will never look at a day hike the same again but I truly think it creates a better sense of awareness of surroundings and general safety. Their motto is, “Enjoy the view. But watch your back.”

One of my fave things about this one is actually the camaraderie between the two hosts. You can tell they have many years of friendship and adventure together and they are having a blast doing this pod. This joy is passed along to the listener, even when they have very dark stories to tell.

One of my personal favorite episodes has to do with a State park that hits close to home, a trail that my sisters and I have been going on for many summers in a row now. This one is episode 70 The Trailside Killer. Point Reyes National Seashore. It’s about a serial killer in the 70’s who committed several murders on the Sky Trail in this park and then some other murders at State parks in the neighboring area. We actually listen to this episode every time after we hike this trail, which yes is crazy, but also makes us appreciate the importance of safety when hiking and just out in nature in general.

They have lots of fun merch on their site and I hope you’ll check them out!

You can listen wherever you get your pods such as through Apple Podcasts or Spotify, all of which are free.