The Lazy Cat's Guide to Adulting

You always hear that things are just routine. Something that’s dull, repetitive and can imply you’re stuck in a rut. We should ditch routines and live completely wild and free, shouldn’t we? However, creating small routines in your daily life can be the key to freeing you to live whatever life you want. I don’t like routine. I prefer to think of myself as free to roam and do things in my own way. However, I have found that developing small routines that I perform in exactly the same way each time I approach a task or time of day lets me keep moving while maintaining the order that is necessary for a peaceful mind. Wakey-wakey There are loads of articles on the internet about why a good morning routine can help you be more successful in life and business. They include anything from morning workout time, when to have your coffee and how long to ignore your emails for. I say, screw all that and think smaller. Think about the essential things you must do before your day can begi...

I'm not what you'd call traditionally organised. I usually know where everything is, but the where is often under the sofa and slightly to the left or on top of the fridge. However, as I am getting used to being in my early thirties, I thought I should have a crack at finding a place for everything. Naturally, this involved turning to technology. So, I'm going to share some of the apps that I've found most useful on my journey to be a more organised adult. As I find more I will pop back and update this list. Evernote Evernote is a great tool for jotting down ideas, saving useful web pages, creating to do lists or just organising your thoughts. You can sync your notes across the Evernote app on two devices for free - and who doesn't love something for free? There is also a subscription option that will let you sync across all devices you may use. I find this particularly useful for shopping lists, saving recipes in one place, making weekly food plans a...