Are you feeling bogged down in a swamp of clutter, deadlines, and incomplete tasks? As we begin the New Year, do a few simple things that will increase your productivity and peace of mind for 2024.
Clean Up Your Technology
Just as you regularly clean your home, your technology should be decluttered to help it—and you—function more efficiently. It may seem tedious, but you can listen to your favorite tune or watch an old movie while you quickly refresh your technology.
- If your voice mailbox is nearing capacity, take a few seconds to delete old messages.
- Review your email inbox: reply when necessary, and delete or archive old messages. If your inbox is full of promotional emails, unsubscribe from them to permanently reduce the clutter.
- Sort through your cell phone apps so that only the apps you need remain.
- Clean up your computer: delete unnecessary files or move old files you want to keep to an external drive.
- Update your Facebook profile (and other social media accounts): review privacy settings, remove access to third-party websites and applications you do not use, review your friends and followers to ensure you still want them to see the content you share, and look at groups you joined to see if there are any you are no longer interested in.
- Physically wipe down your mouse, phone, and other devices with an electronics-friendly spray and wipe. These devices can harbor an astounding amount of germs.
Care for Your Legacy
Often, things we consider to be urgent take precedence in our schedules, and equally important personal tasks can be pushed aside.
- Call an old friend you have been meaning to contact. Reconnecting with important people in our lives can be one of the most energizing things we can do for ourselves.
- Ensure your estate planning documents are up to date and accurately reflect your wishes. Make sure that you have named people you trust to make your medical, legal, and financial decisions in the event of your incapacity or death.
- Compile and organize the information and documents that your decision-makers will need if something happens to you. This is a reminder for our clients to review their Estate Planning Binder.
Consider making your New Year’s Resolution to complete and/or update your estate plan. We are happy to help you accomplish your New Year’s Resolution! Call us at 303-984-9900 to schedule a FREE initial consultation to review your estate plan.