Time to Get Organized!
Are you ready to go back to school? The start of another school year always brings new organizational challenges. For lupus patients, this challenge can be even greater due to the symptoms lupus brings. The term “lupus fog” is one that is familiar to many patients. The phrase reflects the difficulty that patients may have in completing once-familiar tasks such as remembering names and dates, keeping appointments, balancing your checkbook or processing thoughts. In order to stay on top of tasks this school year it is important stay organized! Make sure you and your family is ready with these helpful and creative tips to make the transition back to school as smooth as possible!
Organize your entry way
With the amount of traffic going in and out of your house this fall, make sure you can find everything you need without having to dig around a mess!
With the amount of traffic going in and out of your house this fall, make sure you can find everything you need without having to dig around a mess!
- Make sure you have a designated spot for keys like a key rack or dish.
- Create a phone charging station. Power off and place your phone there at night that way you’re never left with a low battery in the morning!
- Place a hook for each family member on the wall to hold backpacks, purses, coats, etc.
- Organize hats, mittens, scarves, etc. by having individual storage bins for each family member.
- Invest in a shoe rack to avoid looking for that second sneaker every morning!
- Hang a dry erase calendar so everyone knows the plans for the day!
Save important school papers
Avoid important school papers getting thrown out or crumpled up in the bottom of your kids backpacks. Create a folder for each child and save anything they bring home with them throughout the year. Keeping it all in one place will help to avoid last minute panic!
Plan meals for the week
It can be easy to order takeout when you’re stressed and on the go, however not only is it expensive, but very unhealthy. It is important for lupus patients as well as their families to maintain a well-balanced diet.
It can be easy to order takeout when you’re stressed and on the go, however not only is it expensive, but very unhealthy. It is important for lupus patients as well as their families to maintain a well-balanced diet.
- Keep a dry erase board in the kitchen to write down items you run out of throughout the week.
- Print out healthy recipes before you shop so that you know exactly what ingredients you need for the week.
For quick and healthy dinner ideas visit the blog at https://ctlupus.wordpress.com/2015/08/14/healthy-30-minute-meals/
Additional organizational tips can be found on our Pinterest board at https://www.pinterest.com/ctlfa/organizational-tips/
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