Pinterest is my biggest guilty pleasure, well next to pizza and coffee. I have pinned so many recipes, exercise plans, holiday decorations, DIY projects, and house decor. I have tried some of the recipes and DIY projects and it's pretty satisfying when it turns out looking and tasting great. But if I am only pinning this stuff and putting it off till later am I really utilizing my Pinterest boards? Not really. So, I started writing down recipes, organization lists, exercises, ways to keep a healthy lifestyle, and how to declutter. I have three different journals. Yes, three. Crazy? Maybe, but it's how I keep everything separate.Pinterest has basically helped me become a functioning adult in this crazy world. I do not think I have ever been so organized in my life but of course I'm organized in my own way. Ya know, organized chaos and I know where everything is. Here are 10 ways that Pinterest is helping my life.

1. Declutter

Pinterest is helping me declutter in so many ways. I started going through my clothes and other items to donate or try to sell. I am even picked out some t-shirts to make a quilt with to declutter my closet more. I have even looked at some minimalist lists/plans that'll come in handy. Another way that I have been decluttering is digitally. I have been going through all my emails and unsubscribing from ones that I never even look at.

2. Becoming a healthy human

Pinterest is helping me live a healthier life. Being healthy has always been my biggest downfall because ya know, I love pizza. Eating healthy is hard especially when you can't afford to eat the healthy food you want. Ever since joining CHAARG in college I love to exercise and try new things. I know I need to be healthy and Pinterest is helping me along my journey.

3. Organizing

I've always been a bit organized but different Pinterest boards are helping me become more organized I have separated all of my billing statements, paperwork from school, car paperwork, and any other paperwork that comes in the mail. I have also organized movies, books, games, clothes, and shoes.

4. Exercising

CHAARG has taught me that exercising can be fun and well worth the sweat. Exercising has become a part of me and a part of my life. Pinterest has shown me so many new ways to sweat, be happy and healthy. Now I keep a journal full of exercises for every situation and every part of my body.

5. Decoration

I've always loved to decorate my apartments. Halloween, Christmas, springtime, you name it! I have a decoration for every major holiday and every season. Lately, I have accumulated more decor than one person needs due to having an apartment meant for 2 people. I started getting rid of decor that doesn't match the others. I have one whole tote full of just Halloween and Christmas decorations. But now that I am moving, again, I want to decorate more adult like. And Pinterest is the best place for that!

6. Blogging

I have always loved writing and writing with a purpose. Pinterest has helped with my writer's block by providing lists of prompts. I have started a whole new board just for blog lists and ideas. I keep a journal, a WordPress blog and this. It's amazing what a list can do for someone with writer's block!

7. Bucket Lists

I have always kept a written bucket list and I add to it more than I cross items off. Pinterest is FULL of bucket list ideas and images of so many places that I want to see. Bucket lists are great to keep around especially when you look down and realize all the great things you have to look forward to.

8. Design

Being a VCT grad I have an interest in the design world. I started a board for all the designs I come across that I find interesting. I have explored new ways to design and have applied some of those ways to my own personal projects. Design is a huge part of my world and I look at new ideas every day on Pinterest to keep my mind fresh.

9. Photography

I am a photographer. Sports, environmental, portraits, and landscape. Sports mostly, if I'm being 100% honest. But if I want to be a successful freelancer I need to know what I'm doing in sessions. I started a board full of photography ideas for portraits and ways to keep people engaged during the session.

10. Financial Solutions

I am a shopaholic, there it is, I've said it. But I also have bills and 4 credit cards to pay off. I have started writing down all of my bills so I know when they're due, how much is due and when they get paid. It's been helping out a lot but I'm running out of money quick due to not enough hours at my jobs to pay my bills. But I know it'll get better I just have to keep up with it and Pinterest has shown me ways to save, built credit and keep money in my checking account.