Too Much to Do Too Little Time
Aurelia Williams
Have you ever felt like someone just pressed the Fast-forward button on your day and before you know it the day is over and you are sitting there wondering what youve accomplished
I love to organize and with working Part Time outside of the home and FULL-TIME at home with my business, 4 children and Husband I really rely on a schedule and many time management tips to keep my sanity ok, so some of you think I am already insane, I wont argue with that but at least I am organized ;
Here are a few of my favorite Time management Tips:
- Meal Planning: Try planning 1 - 2 weeks worth of meals at a time and write them down on a calendar. Do your shopping accordingly and prep tomorrows dinner today. You will be AMAZED at what a time saver this is.
- To-Do Lists: I know most people HATE them but they actually do work. Just take a few moments out of your day either in the morning or in the evening to make a list for that day or the following day. Be sure to only put down the items that you MUST finish on this list.
- Delegate: Do you have friends, a husband, children that can pitch in and do a few things for you If so, be sure to use all of your resources.
- Morning Rush: Scooting the children out of the door can be a huge time eater! Be sure to prepare lunches, lay out clothes and plan your breakfast the night before. This will make your mornings run a tad smoother.
- Just say "NO"!: Such a small word that carries a might punch! If you truly cant fit something into your schedule and it is not urgent, just say No!. Keep a list of non-urgent things that you can do on hand for when you do have some down time.
Well, those are just a few of my time management tips. I personally set aside about 15 minutes a night and sit down with my Palm Pilot and make a short TO-DO list for the following day and it is amazing at the time this save.
Also be mindful of your own body. Are you a morning, afternoon or night person Try to schedule your most time consuming tasks when you have the most energy.
Take Care!
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About The Author
Aurelia Williams is the mom of 4 busy children, a Personal Life Coach and the owner of Real Life Solutions, which is an informational site that also offers products, low cost advertings and a great newsletter. You can visit her site here: www.reallifesolutions.net
wah_momma@yahoo.com
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