Breakfast at Lilly's

A 20 something just winging everything in life

How to Get Things Done at Work

Today I am going to share with you some tips & tricks on how to get things done at work. I hope you enjoy!
how to get things done at work

 How to Get Things Done at Work

1. Make a master to-do list and map out everything that you need to get done.

This can be for the entire week or just for that specific day, whichever you are more comfortable with. I tend to make one for the week as a whole and then make a different one for each day. This makes it easier for me to break down the everyday tasks and the big projects that I need to complete each week. I usually put my high priority items at the top of my master list to make sure that they get done and then once those are finished I go down to my less important tasks and start tackling those.

2. Make sure your work space is clean.

I don’t know about you but I absolutely cannot focus if my work space is a complete and total disaster. Take a few minutes and tidy up your desk so that everything is neat and clean and not distracting you from getting your work done. I usually do this when I get into work so that I can start the day off with a clear mind and no distractions.

3. Get your most unpleasant task finished first.

I know that you try to put off your least exciting task until the last minute, but you will be so happy that daunting assignment isn’t looming over you the whole day just waiting for you to start it if you tackle it as soon as possible.

4. Decide what to do with every email you receive, right after reading it.

Whenever my inbox is too cluttered, I would rather spend my time clearing out my inbox than focusing on the tasks at hand so to eliminate this, I stick to the above motto. Whether you need to immediately respond to the email or file it for future reference, do it right after reading that way you aren’t completely overwhelmed with the amount of emails looming in your inbox just waiting to be taken care of.

5. Don’t let social media distract you

I know I am super guilty of this, but sometimes at work I get a little too engrossed in social media and get behind schedule on my work. Make sure to allot yourself time to cruise the Internet during your lunch break or even for 10 or so minutes randomly during the day if you feel it’s absolutely necessary to prevent you from doing it when you’re completely swamped with work.

What are some of your tips for getting stuff done at work? Let me know down in the comments.

10 Lessons I Learned from Being Greek

Today I am going to share 1o lessons I learned from being Greek. Being in a sorority when I was in college taught me so many things, some being really important life lessons, which I will share below, and some pretty vital but not so serious life lessons as well. Being in a sorority throughout my entire collegiate career was definitely a wonderful and rewarding experience. I met some of the most wonderful people and made so many memories that I will cherish forever. I will never forget the day of my initiation and how my life changed for the better. Now onto the 10 lessons I learned from being Greek.
10 lessons I learned from being Greek

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Holy Grail Haircare

Holy Grail Haircare

These are my holy grail haircare products that are a part of my (almost) every day hair care routine. I have been using a lot of these products for a number of years and highly recommend them to you.
1. Wet Brush // As someone with constantly tangled hair, when I discovered the wet brush, my life was pretty much transformed. I used to try and brush my hair with a regular brush after shower and ended up ripping out big chunks of hair due to crazy tangles so needless to say, this thing comes in handy. I use it pretty much every night after showering to keep my hair tangle-free.
2. Detangler // I tend to use this with my wet brush every night. Although the wet brush helps get out the tangles, it doesn’t help prevent them. This detangler (even if it is for kids) works wonders on helping get out the tangles. It also smells like green apples so that’s just an added bonus.
3. Organix Coconut Milk Shampoo and Conditioner // Let me start out by saying that I am a huge fan of pretty much all of the Organix hair care products..but these two are my absolute favorite. They leave my hair feeling so soft and shiny every time. My hair doesn’t feel weighed down by the product after each use like some shampoos and conditioners tend to cause. The coconut scent is also a big plus.
4. Macadamia Deep Hair Repair Masque // I use this product about once a week. It is recommended that you only use it twice a week or less and I have found that just using it once a week is the perfect fit for me. It says to let it sit in your hair for about seven minutes…While seven minutes may seem like a long time, it’s definitely worth the wait. After I wash the product out, my hair immediately feels softer and looks so much healthier. This product is unfortunately very expensive, but since I only use it once a week, it lasts for a long time.
5. Leave in Spray Conditioner // I use this from time to time to ensure that my hair stays smooth and shiny throughout the week. A little goes a long way with this product.
6. Heat Protectant // If I ever decide to put heat on my hair, I reach for this CHI heat protectant. It definitely helps keep my hair protected from heat damage and I have used this exact product for about 6 years now.
Let me know what your holy grail haircare products are down in the comments.

Morning & Night Skin Care Routine

Today I thought it was time to finally share my morning & night skin care routine. Keeping my skin healthy is extremely important to me so it’s essential to have a dedicated routine for each morning and night. Now onto my morning & night skin care routine.
1. Clean & Clear Morning Burst Facial Cleanser // This is my favorite morning cleanser. I have been using it for 4+ years now and I haven’t found any better cleanser for the mornings. It wakes up my skin and makes it look bright and radiant instead of dull. The scent is fresh and citrus-y clean.
2. Simple Micellar Facial Cleansing Water // I tend to use this both morning and night. It makes my skin feel completely refreshed. I like using it more at night though because it removes my excess makeup and any dirt or oil from my skin.
3. Clean & Clear Morning Glow Moisturizer // I have used this for a little over 4 years as well. It makes my skin look so bright and combats any dryness that I may have.
4. Eos Lipbalm // Lastly in the mornings I apply my Eos Lipbalm. My lips are forever chapped so this really helps. I have tried just about every flavor but I think that the strawberry one is my favorite.

 

1. Clarisonic Mia Cleanser Brush // Clean and Clear Night Time Relaxing Cleanser // Philosophy Purity Facial Cleanser // These first three products all go hand-in-hand. I use my Clarisonic every single night and it has made my skin so much clearer. I tend to use my Clarisonic with either one of the cleansers mentioned above, depending on my mood. The night time one relaxes my skin and prepares me for bedtime while the Philosophy 3-in-1 cleanser removes my makeup, cleanses my face, and tones it as well.
2. Philosophy When Hope Is Not Enough Facial Serum // This was the first facial serum I ever tried and I just love it. It’s a little pricey but it’s worth it because a little goes a long way with this product.
3. Philosophy Hope In a Jar Moisturizer // This is the perfect moisturizer if you have chronically dry skin during the winter months like I do. It’s a little heavy but I definitely wake up with less dry skin each morning.
4. LUSH Bubblegum Lip Scrub // I tend to use this more during the winter time but my lips still get crazy chapped during the spring and summer time as well. This sugar scrub really makes my lips extremely soft and legit tastes like bubble gum. Yes that’s right, it’s edible. Run to LUSH immediately and pick this up.
5. EOS Lipbalm // And of course I finish my night time skin routine with more lipbalm. My lips can’t get enough of this stuff.

Do you have a morning & night skin care routine? Let me know what your favorite skin care products are down in the comments.