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- Your certificates, official documents, medical records, passport etc. should all live in one place<\/li>\n
- Use a box, binder, or drawer<\/li>\n
- Section and categorize for easy access<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Containers<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- Invest in what may seem like a ludicrous amount of Tupperware boxes, mason jars, cutlery drawer separators, and lidded boxes<\/li>\n
- They are useful for storing not only foodstuffs but tools, jewellery or anything small<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Homeware Tools<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- Have a tool space to store the usual hammer, nails, etc.<\/li>\n
- Keep all spare parts for household items and furniture manuals<\/li>\n
- Mark items to locate easily<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Clothing<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- Store clothes by season<\/li>\n
- Put away heavier winter clothes and jackets to make room for those summer dresses<\/li>\n
- Store clothes in a\u00a0suitcase in a storage area under the bed, loft, storage cupboard etc.<\/li>\n
- Packing clothing away\u00a0keeps them from getting damp or dirty<\/li>\n
- Throw in some scented dryer sheets for added freshness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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2. Planning<\/h2>\n
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Whether a 5-year plan or a next week plan, know what’s happening and what needs to be done.<\/p>\n
Get insurance, be prepared, have backups of important documents or files on your computer, or a spare key.<\/p>\n
Note payments due and deadlines for forms to be filled or tasks to be done, as well as things to do annually, or every few months.<\/p>\n
When\u00a0things like insurance or your passport need renewing, know when your lease is up and when you need to think about moving or renewing, and so on.<\/p>\n
Have emergency protocols from medical conditions to allergies, or even your stance on organ donation, and resuscitation, and a living will.<\/p>\n
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3. Time Management<\/h2>\n
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Procrastination is the killer of productivity.<\/p>\n
Avoid it by setting time deadlines for yourself when things need to get done.<\/p>\n
Whether mowing the lawn over the weekend or writing your thesis, make a to do list with a timeline, and reward yourself\u00a0when tasks are ticked off.<\/p>\n
Schedule breaks and downtime; overworking yourself is counterproductive.<\/p>\n
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4. Responsibility<\/h2>\n
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The days of placing blame have passed.<\/p>\n
Owning up to your life choices, and taking responsibility is the first step to creating real lasting change.<\/p>\n
Things like family influence, or childhood issues need to be dealt with and set aside.<\/p>\n
Take control of your own life, your finances, health; both physical and psychological, and career path.<\/p>\n
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5. The Financial<\/h2>\n
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Save, have a rainy day fund, invest.<\/p>\n
The best way to control your spending is first to observe and document it.<\/p>\n
Create a monthly expense spreadsheet, and see where your money is going.<\/p>\n
Schedule monthly\u00a0bills, or set up automatic payments, and have an at home safe or safety deposit box for valuables.<\/p>\n
Your emergency fund should be 6 months living expenses and you should live by the 20-30-50 rule: 20% savings or towards debt, 30% of your monthly income should be spent on housing (invest here and buy as soon as you can), and 50% towards all other living expenses.<\/p>\n
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6. The Edible<\/h2>\n
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While living off of takeaway and microwave dinners may seem appealing at one point or another, eating healthy while staying within a budget and not spending hours a day in preparation is doable.<\/p>\n
The first step is planning your meals.<\/p>\n
So, on a weekly basis (or fortnightly), make a meal plan, build a grocery list based on it, order your shop, or if you prefer an old school supermarket experience, go for it.<\/p>\n
Do as much meal prep as possible beforehand when you have a free chunk of time.<\/p>\n
Wash and dice vegetables, marinate meats and so on, and you should be all set.<\/p>\n
Another great tip is to always have healthy snacks on hand.<\/p>\n
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7. Health<\/h2>\n
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Quit smoking, or drinking too much (or altogether).<\/p>\n
Work out, walk, jog, run, plan active excursions, schedule doctor and dentist appointments and check ups, perform self-exams, know your body, monitor your cycle, sleep 8 hours, and drink water.<\/p>\n
Keep on top of your glasses needs with these beauties:<\/p>\n
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