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Is disorganization holding you back from being the person who connects with family and friends?
You love to purchase note cards and birthday cards. You think of yourself as the person who sends cards for special occasions. Your home and office are brimming with special cards for special people that have not been mailed.
But, your friends haven’t heard from you in quite a while. You would love to get together with them for a drink and to laugh. You cross paths with friends and always say, “I’d love to get together” — but never set a date. There’s no time to call, text, or Facebook with them to get something on the calendar.
You haven’t called your mom or dad in weeks. Enough said.
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Get More Organized to Stay Connected With Loved Ones
One of the most important parts of being organized for my clients is keeping in touch with the people they care about. The intention is there, but not the execution.
What keeps them from sending a birthday card is that they can’t find the card — or it’s too late when they finally do find it. What keeps them from being in touch is not knowing the cell number they need or when to call.
The solution? You can stay connected with friends and family by being more organized.
You can become the thoughtful person you really are with these tips to be more organized:
- Keep a stash in one place. Place cards together in one bin or basket on an easy to access shelf in your home or office. The size of the basket should match the quantity of cards that you tend to purchase.
- Keep a supply of stamps. Purchase stamps at the grocery store, online or at Sam’s. Keep a few stamps in your wallet and in your desk drawer.
- Set a schedule. At the beginning of the month, pull cards to be sent that month. Add a personal note to those cards, address and stamp them, and then mail them right away. A card received early is a card received!
- Make lunch dates. Review your week and find the one time that is best to go to lunch, dinner, or meet for a drink. When you contact with your friends, offer this as the best time to get together.
- Call regularly. Pick a day of the week that is best to call your family, like Sunday afternoon. Having a standard time ensures that a call will actually take place.
- Make it easy to stay connected. Be sure everyone’s mobile number and snail mail and e-mail address are entered in your smart phone.
- Manage social media. I love social media because it’s like a daily family reunion. However, it can be tricky to spend just a few minutes. So, participate in social media, but don’t get bogged down. If you find that you’re spending hours on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter, set a timer to keep track of how much time you are online.
- Plan an easy to do get together. Ask friends to bring snacks to share and provide beverages. Plan your event on over weekend when more friends are probably available to attend. Send an e-vite so everyone is included.
“Social support is very vital for life success.”
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Source: PsychologyToday.com
Staying connected is vital for all of us. We share laughter, support each other, and can be our best selves. Keep in touch easily with friends and family locally and those who are at a distance. Don’t get disconnected because of you’re organized enough.
How do you make sure you stay connected with loved ones?
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