Since I started back working, kids in school and all those after school activates, I am having a hard time l keeping up with everything around the house. I often find myself dreaming about all the things that I need to be doing! I know I am not alone! Then I start dreaming about having a full time nanny, Full time cook, and my own personal assistant! I have learned that I have to start paying more Attention to Time Stealers. Sometimes we’re not aware of all the things that eat up our time. Take the friend who calls to chat. Next thing you know 30 minutes have gone by. What about the internet? I don’t know about you but I can spend hours surfing the net. In line with the internet are e-mails. Reading and responding to e-mail is a real time stealer.
Also Mom’s we have got to start Delegating Tasks. Not everything has to be handled by you. I know sometime I feel that nobody can do it like me, but sometimes it’s helpful to let go of the notion that you are the only person that can manage a particular task. Children as young as three can help around the house. Husbands can run errands and do chores as well. Friends and family can lend a helping hand. If money permits, consider hiring help. Teenagers love to make money. Many tasks such as , janitorial services, laundry, ironing, organization, lawn care, and home projects can be farmed out to the professionals.
Cut Back on Commitments. With so many activities to choose from, it’s easy to over schedule your time. Children are involved in sports, music, dance and school activities. Friends and family members are often good at booking your social calendar. Add home and work commitments and you have to start using multiple calendars to keep track of everything. Consider limiting the amount of activities you and family members are involved in.
Increase Organization. Believe it or not, lack of organization eats up a lot of time. You spend time looking for things. Poor planning results in mismanaged time. Eliminate clutter from your life and organize the rest of your belongings. Keep a calendar and “to do” list. Set up daily routines. To maximize your time, take 15 minutes at the end of each day to plan for the next day.
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