Years ago the popular phrase for expressing disbelief with a situation or frustration with a circumstance was, "Gimme a break!" The phrase was so commonly used that it made its way into commercials such as the catchy Kit Kat jingle "Gimme a break, gimme a break, break me off a piece of that Kit Kat bar." Sorry if now you've got that song stuck in your head. Today's post is going to focus on the importance of breaks and how you can use Stockpile simple inventory solution at home to create more downtime for yourself.
Break Time
Labor laws mandate break time and lunch hours for workers. While you don't have to follow a set schedule at home you should employ the same principles. Taking a break is valuable for your mental health and it can actually improve your focus and productivity. Pushing too hard and working through meal times is counterproductive because it can lead to fatigue, mistakes, and frustration. Set working limits and stick to them. Taking a step back and starting fresh can yield better results in the long run.
Stop Here
Reaching a good stopping point is important. Walking away in the middle of a task can make things more difficult. Leaving things spread out can lead to damage and loss and it can be hard to pick up where you left off. Take the time to think about your project before you begin. If you know you need to take a break in three hours don't start a new part of your job after two and a half hours. Really looking at the timing can allow you to better plan out your breaks and your stopping points. This may mean stopping earlier than you'd like but it will pay off in the end.
Make Notes
If you do stop in the middle make notes to help you pick back up where you left off. Don't assume that you'll remember where you were or how much you got done before you stopped. Having detailed notes will save you time when you start again and ensure that you don't duplicate or miss items on your To Do list.
Don't Make a Mess
It can be tempting when you're starting a project to just dive right in. This is especially true if you're cleaning a room in your home. Many people want to pull everything out first and then work on putting it all back. While this does commit you to the project right from the start it can make it more difficult. It can be hard to find a good stopping point if you have things spread everywhere. In fact, it may even be harmful to stop without returning things to a more organized state. It can also be more difficult to see what's what when things are jumbled up. Tackling just one part of the room at a time may be a better, more efficient way of doing things.
Use Stockpile
Using Stockpile is a great way to organize your home. Creating item records is quick and easy. Because Stockpile is fully customizable you choose which fields to include in your records. This makes it easy to track the data that is important to you. Of course, Stockpile lets you pinpoint where items are stored thanks to areas and locations but you can do so much more with our system. Track warranty info, replacement parts ordering, accessories, and additional nice to know details in your records. You can even include a photo so that you can "see" your inventory at any time. Stockpile records are accessible on the go thanks to mobile compatibility. Just a few clicks and you can access all the information you need on your mobile device.
There is so much you can do when you use Stockpile at home. Give yourself a break from the chaos and hassle of misplaced or forgotten items. Try Stockpile today and see what we can do for you.
