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I believe that being healthy, wealthy and wise are equally important. It’s as if we all juggle these three glass balls and can’t let any one of them drop or our lives will go out of balance.After asking the 5 questions or reviewing and updating past answers, I make a list of action items in each part and list them in 9 pinned notes on Google Keep using the checklist feature. I’m able to prioritize the action items by rearranging their order on the list. Each week I plan my week and note what has to be done in my bullet journal.Next, minimize what you own. Check out the many great books and blogs that explain how to clear clutter.Then, do what you can to put as many necessary tasks on auto-pilot.Design a food shopping, prep and clean up process to repeat each week.Workout at home every morning alternating resistance and metabolic workouts to stay long, strong, fit and fast.Automate savings and bill payments.Invest in low cost growth portfolios like Vanguard offers.Get regular check-ups and tests to prevent health scares.Finally, decide what needs to be done just based on what you want or urgency.I do have items on my lists proceeded by [someday/maybe] that are more fanciful ideas I don’t want to forget but can’t do now.I hope this explanation is clear. If not, keep asking any questions you have.

A Baker’s Dozen of Ideas to Help Keep Your Home Organized1. Define the task or project2. Collect materials and expertise necessary to complete the task3. Take a before picture4. Hold yourself accountableSet a deadline for completion, extend if necessary5. Make a list of the steps necessary to complete the project6. Post the list--front and center so it's "in your face"7. Set aside time to accomplish task8. Turn off distractions such as the telephone, television, or computer, etcetera9. Enlist help, physical and emotional10. Reward yourself for "getting it done"! [Not with more "stuff"!]11. Brag, then post an “after” picture. [Inspire someone.]12. Repeat as necessary until all "stuff" has a designated "home" or location.13. Run routine "maintenance" to keep the organization in place.[I know it is boring and repetitive, but necessary.]Freebie: Always have another project in the works, just in case you need to take a break from the first task.["Two birds" or multitasking, do you not know?]Consistent Action Repeated Consistently Yields ResultsAre you in control of yourself and your home?Do you have a master list of goals things that you want to accomplish?Have you broken down larger goals into stepsthat will allow you to accomplish each goal?Have you prioritized the items on your list of goals?Which task on that list will give you the most satisfaction when you accomplish it?What are your short term and long-term goals?List the most important ones that you want to accomplish this year.Break that list down to monthly, weekly, and daily goals.How can you accomplish your goals?What can you do today to further those goals?What steps can you take to move toward accomplishing each goal?Will you need to hire someone to accomplish a goal?If you get more than one bid, consider the followingBusiness licenseLiability or damage coverageEmployee insurance coverageBeginning and completion dateFixed, final total price quoteScheduled time when payments will be madeGenerally, I kick out both high and low bids before signing a subsequent contract.I am a firm believer of “to-do” lists. Mine are usually in my head; however, I am seriously trying to change that.Make a “to-do” list for tomorrow today. (Keep it real.)Set priorities, delegate if possible.Do the things that matter most first.Do not stress if you do not get everything done on the list.Just add it to the Next upcoming day’s list.I do suggest that you keep the daily list short--three to five things that are not everyday maintenance.See if taking a before and after picture will help you develop a feeling of accomplishment.[Mridu Parikh from Home - Life Is Organized is my heroine. Check out her web site for steps in how to seriously “take charge” of the order in your life. She is a serious catalyst to where I am at today. She introduced me to posting a daily list as well as using before and after pictures.]Everyone I know has at least one home organizational area that he or she hates to do. Something that they put off until they have to deal with the resulting clutter.What is your weakness?Paperwork is my downfall unless I stay on top of it. . I have a home office area for household paperwork. I immediately use the nearby trashcan on specific incoming mail. I have a shredder for personal information and I do have a filing system. I would love to say I handle the paperwork only once, but that would be a lie. I have an incoming file for important bills and correspondence. At least once a month I update bill payments and file the paperwork after I update my checking account ledgers. I have been staying current with incoming bills and filing. “To be paid bills” that are not on auto payment are posted to a bulletin board so that I will not forget to pay them. I have now reached a point where I can pay the bills as they come into the house after I enter relevant information into the checkbook. Unpaid medical bills wait in the incoming file until corresponding insurance paper work is received. Then I call the providers, pay the bills, and file the paperwork. A paperwork checklist follows this section.Set aside your most productive time to deal with your hardest task. Be flexible with the time that it takes you to complete that task. Block a period to accomplish that task. Make a commitment to complete that task.What is the best use of your time right now? Tackling a task or setting up a schedule to tackle a task? Do not let getting something done “perfectly” get in the way of doing something “good enough.” Instead of procrastinating until you have enough time to complete a task perfectly, schedule a set amount of time to “whittle it (a task) down” or “get it done.” If necessary, break a larger task into smaller steps leading to your desired conclusion.Remember, consistent action repeated consistently will yield results. If you have reached a standstill, get another person’s prospective on how to achieve results. Do not be afraid to enlist help or delegate steps in your tasks. You need to define the task, set a time to do the task and most importantly tackle getting that task done with your full concentration. Do not give up!

Its just like going on vacation.Pay off your bills before you leave or schedule automatic payments for your bills. ...Make copies of important items. ...Update your calendar. ...Put mail on hold. ...Call your bank. ...Unplug and switch off. ...Create an automated email response.More items...See also: 39 Things to Do Before Leaving on Vacation: A Handy Dandy Checklist