In our book, we have a blurb that promotes the use of house plants.  Today I found this article on AOL that backs up our reasons why http://www.aolhealth.com/healthy-living/home-remedies/houseplants-health-benefits?icid=200100397x1205189597x1200247353  Mainly, they help clean the air and reduce stress.

Back to the time management.  Daily and/or Weekly Planners can be a great tool for juggling busy schedules and remembering important dates.  I particularly encourage the use of planners if (like me) you have memory trouble.

For several years, I was resistant to the use of a daily planner.  During college I trained myself to use the school planner, since it was pre-printed with a lot of important school dates.  It really did help, particularly as my memory got worse.  If you've never tried using a planner, give it try.  You can pick up simple ones at the dollar stores pretty cheaply during "back to school" time or near the year change.  Office supply and book stores often carry them year round.

I've got a Chococat one that I'm fond of.  While theoretically, I could buy new pages for it, I'm not sure where to do so.  So I simply fill in everything in pencil.  When I've used up the planner, I go back with an eraser, and clear the pages so that I can re-use them.  I'm sure eventually it will wear out, but it's bought me a few extra years and saved me a few dollars.

There are digital versions as well.  My dad (a programmer) has a spread sheet that he checks daily.  He keeps everything on it from doctors appointment to his anniversary.  I'm sure some cell phones/mobile devices have the feature built in...or a calender that allows you to make notes.  Try to use what you already have.

Okay, this is a rather odd technique, but I've found it effective (at least personally).  The house is a bit of a mess, and/or you've got several projects lying about.  You're really dreading getting started on one or just feeling particularly lethargic.  Choose a medium or large (or just particularly disgusting) project to work on...and actually try to focus on it... it's amazing how many other little projects you can convince yourself to do when your trying to avoid something.  "Ah, those envelopes that I tossed aside instead of into the trash.  I see them now and into the trash they go!"..."Ooo, dishes!  I ought to get those washed!"

Obviously this can back fire if it becomes your main mode of operation, but it can get you doing something.  And often I get at least a little work done on that original project.