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Planner: c/o Erin Condren (get it 15% off with code GETSOCIAL15) Striped tank top: Loft (old), similar here Jeans: Abercrombie & Fitch |


I don’t know about you, but I constantly feel like I have a never-ending list of “To Do’s” and I’m trying to multitask by doing several different things at once. At work, I’m managing different projects, tasks, meetings, and oh I have day-to-day stuff that has to be done every single day. Then when I get home, I have to cook, clean, run errands, etc, etc. Then I have this little hobby of mine called RD’s Obsessions, where I answer emails, handle social media, work on blog posts, and manage all the back end stuff that goes on when running a blog. I am also active with non-profit organizations and the list goes on.
On top of all of that, I still have chemo brain. Honestly, I’m already exhausted explaining all of this to you haha. But I know I’m not alone. We live in a world where there is not enough time in a day to get everything we need and want to get done.
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Stickers: c/o Erin Condren Markers: c/o Erin Condren Sticky Notes: c/o Erin Condren |
One thing I know that has helped me stay on task and prevented me from being overwhelmed is staying organized. Being organized has helped me prioritize and manage my time wisely. If you constantly feel like you are running around with your head spinning, being organized will help you feel accomplished, prevent you from feeling overwhelmed, and also helps you get shit done!
5 Tips on How To Be More Organized

1. Sit down and write a list.

2. Define what can realistically be done.
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Clutch: c/o Erin Condren |
3. Make a schedule and create deadlines.
4. Stick to your schedule.

5. Buy a planner.

Why Erin Condren Life Planner™


xo RD
Hi Rach,
I think that being realistic and getting a planner is the best. Since I had Chloe-Sofia, I find it hard to remain organized since you never know what will happen once you have a baby. 🙂
X
Miri
http://currentlywearing.com
Oh I am sure! Glad you agree too!
Sticking to what you've written especially to your schedule is the most effective way to be productive and organized 🙂
xoxo,
SHAIRA
http://www.missdream-girl.blogspot.com
I'm so with ya!
Such great tips! They make the best planners!
~Samantha
http://goldcoastgirlblog.com
Thank you Samantha!
I totally need to scoop up one of these planners!
Yes, they're the best!
How lovely is that planner?! Love the design. I write out a schedule for myself every week so that I know what I should be doing when – I find it so helpful x
LuxeStyle
I love it and love that the covers are interchangeable!
That planner looks amazing! I'm currently on the hunt for a good one 🙂
Thanks Annie!
I love cute planners! so fun!
kelseybang.com
Me too!
It is so hard to stay organized but I find that color coding my emails and having a detailed calendar is very helpful!
xo Jessica
http://www.whatsfordinneresq.com
I do that too! Plus, it makes more fun!
I love the color you choose! I've heard great things about the EC planners and those stickers look so helpful!
Thank you Nicole! I highly recommend them!
Great tips! I don't know what I'd do without my planner haha!
Love, Lindsey
http://www.thenomisniche.com/
Thank you Lindsey!
Rach,
Your planner is adorable! I love the print! It is so helpful to write lists and stick to what can actually be done! Love the advice!
xoxo,
Vanessa
http://www.whatwouldvwear.com
Thank you so much Vanessa!
I can't live without my EC planner. It literally goes everywhere with me. I kind of wish she would come out with personal sized ones.
xo, Lily
Beauty With Lily
Same! I bring mine everywhere! That would be nice too!
I used to write everything in my planner during school. Now that I graduated, I sort of stopped. But I definitely need to go back to it! it was so helpful
Enclothed Cognition
I hope you do find it helpful!
I make plans but then sticking to that plan is where I miss. Ahh things that look easy are the hard ones to achieve!
Vaishali
http://www.vivaciouswish.com/
It's so true! Hopefully you can stick to it this time!
I love staying organized!!! I use my planner all day everyday lol!
Thank you Bella!
I am SUCH a goal and list maker. Even if I don't look back on my lists, just being able to get thought down onto paper can make such a difference for me. This planner looks super fun too (I personally am a die-hard Moleskin fan)!
xx Pia
http://gymbagsandjetlags.com
Me too Pia! I heard great things about Moleskin ones!
These are some seriously good tips! I teach high school and TRY and TRY to teach my students the benefits of using planners. Most of them don't believe me 😉
Oh high schoolers! They will eventually get it!
Totally loving this post babe! I can always use more ways to be organized as blogging life consists of being majorly organized lol. Totally obsessing over the planner to just clicked the link to check it out =)
xoxo
Rina Samantha
http://www.andshedressed.com
It really does! Thanks Rina!
Love love love this post!!! I need to get my life organized right now – definitely need to start making some lists, I know that would help so much!
Laura
Black Coffee Beautiful
It definitely does! Thanks Laura!
I love working with a cute planner like yours! I find that what works for me best is to create a schedule and set a deadline for each task. The deadlines are important so you won't slack off until the tasks overlap!
Jessica | notjessfashion.com
Yes totally agree Jessica!
I can't tell you how much I needed this article right now! Thanks Rach 🙂
Aw thanks Kasey! I hope it helps you!
This is such a cute planner. I love it Rach.
http://www.easys-tyle.com/
Thanks Esraa!
ok i need this right now! i'm so unorganized and all over the place! thanks for sharing!
Hope you like it!
I am obsessed with my Erin Condren planner and teacher plan book! They are perfect for keeping me organized all year long. It doesn't hurt that they are SO cute too!
Right?! I think the cuteness makes it 'fun' to stay organized haha.
This is a blogpost for me! Haha. Thanks for sharing your tips
Xx,
|| FLOORTJELOVES ||
http://www.floortjeloves.com
http://www.bloglovin.com/blogs/floortjeloves-12198253
Oh I'm glad! I hope this helps!
That planner looks awesome, I need one hehe. Thank you so much for your kind words, it helps so much, my dad has chemo brain now too and its hard to communicate with him right now…
I will be updating everyone on whats been happening on my blog soon mwah xx
http://www.fashionjazz.co.za
I hope you end up getting one! I'm sure it's taught, but stay strong for him and be patient. Sending positive vibes your way!
Such a great tips!! Thanks for sharing!
xx
Mónica Sors
MES VOYAGES À PARIS
NEW POST: UNIVERSAL STUDIOS & HOLLYWOOD!
Of course! You're welcome Monica!
que genial, con lo difícil que es organizarse una misma
@andreeacarro http://www.andreeacarro.com
Thanks Andrea!
Love these tips babe! xx
http://www.fromluxewithlove.com
http://www.bloglovin.com/blogs/from-luxe-with-love-14590195
Thank you so much!
You tapped into my telepathy!
Thanks SO much for sharing this xo
http://mojitosandmanolos.blogspot.ca/
I hope I was able to help!
Fun tips and such a cute planner!!
Amy Ann
Straight A Style
Thank Amy Ann!
So useweful tips!
Hope we can follow each other :))
https://www.instagram.com/isidora_arodisi/
http://highheelpoodl.blogspot.rs/2017/07/top-5-off-shoulder-dresses.html
Thank you!
I write lists everyday! Love your planner xo
It is the only way I can remember things haha!
Those planners are my absolute favorite!! I need to get one for 2018 soon!
Thank you Ashley! I highly recommend Erin Condren!
I love my Erin Condren! I actually grabbed the one from Amazon, it's the hardbound one. I like that there's more room. I write so big that I run out of room! I love the cover of the one you got.
Oo I didn't know they come in hardbound! Thanks Laura!
These are fantastic tips! I LOVE making lists, but weirdly, I tend to forget about making them when I'm the most stressed out/busy. I'm definitely going to make a schedule for this coming school year because it'll be my first year blogging and teaching!
And as a teacher, I'm always on the hunt for a better planner, I'll definitely be checking this one out!
Susie | http://milehighdreamers.com
Hopefully it works out and you like the planner!
I don't own anything by Erin Condren, but I do have a blog notebook that is basically my entire life, lol. It keeps me organized.
Organization just makes things a lot easier!
cute planner and so many great tips!! <3
Thank you Nita!
Realistic is the correct work. This post came at the right time girlll. Thanks for the lovely tips. Helps a lot!
http://missymayification.blogspot.co.uk
Thank you Missy!
There is some great tips here, which I try to keep in mind as I'm so unorganized 😀
Laura
Pink Frenzy
Thank you Laura!
I'm obsessed with being organized- so I am so down for this post! 🙂
Happy Thursday, lady!
-Ashley
Le Stylo Rouge
Yay I'm not the only one haha! Thanks Ashley!
I'm such a huge Erin Condren fan! Their Life Planner is a MUST for organization! Love this post.
Me too girl! Thanks so much!!
I have a planner! I have a tons of to do lists! An still wondering where I did wrong! Thanks for the tips! Follow!
Thanks Ramonne!
This is so helpful! I struggle with this on the daily! I really love the tips and planner!
xo Debbie | http://www.tothineownstylebetrue.com
Thank you Debbie! Glad I was able to help!
Such great tips! I can't function without my planner, and I am the queen of to-do lists!
-Tristan
Thanks Tristan!
i am so NOT organized and need to be!!!
I hope this helps you!
Erin Condren is such a game changer!
It really is!
I couldn't agree more that having a fun and super functional planner is so important to staying productive and on-top of your to-do's!
It really makes such a differencE!
I've heard such great things about this planner!
Birdie Shoots
I absolutely love mine!
EC planners are my absolute favorites!!!
XO
http://www.taylermalott.com
Thank you Tayler!