Do you find yourself saying, "I can't believe I forgot to do that." Let your habits be your reminders. If you forget taking your morning medicine, link that action to your first cup of coffee. When you do one, you'll remember the other. It works with other things too. Collecting the mail can be your reminder to make the bed or sweep the kitchen. You can envision this, and that's step number one! You will be successful!
For additional January motivation, plan your spring holiday now. A trip to the islands. Backbacking in the mountains. Whatever interests you, now is the time to get the best prices for your perfect reservation. Ready, set, phone!!
In winter, it's tempting to get out and enjoy those occasional warm days. Don't forget to check your exposed pipes, even if you have them wrapped. If one has cracked or burst, the damage won't take long to pile up. It's also your chance to thaw any frozen pipes. A heating pad will often do the trick.
During the December holidays, visiting cooks often don't clean as well as we like. Now's the time to check under your stove's burners for greasy left-over crusties that will only stick more the longer you leave them. If your stove is free-standing, pull it out and wipe down the sides. Your kitchen will smell fresher and cleaner as a bonus!
Whatever's in your mailbox, don't leave it there . . . or on your kitchen counter. You can manage that stack of paper with a simple sorting system. Keep. Trash. Look at later. Label three boxes or shelves, and your paper piles will get smaller and smaller. Job done!