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Too Much to Do? Too Little Time?  by: 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 you've 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 won't 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 can't 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! 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 This article was posted on February 03, 2005   View More Videos from the "Parenting" category: Learn how to Work Out During Pregnancy - Row on the Ball How Children React to Praise New Parent Fears Baby Sign Language - The Wait Sign   Read More Articles from the "Parenting" Category: Alison's Journey Home: An Adoption Story - Part 2 by Nicole Sandler Alternative Baby Clothing by Mark Freeman 5 Steps to Raising an Optimistic Child by Dr. Tony Fiore How to Teach Anger Management to Your Child by Paul M. Jerard Jr. Teaching With Preschool Software by Jennifer Houck Teaching Generosity to Children by Cindy Jett, LICSW Baby Clothes You Can Use All Year by Tim Henry Working at Home? - Consider Your Family and Household by Seth Townsend Is A Baby Allowed To Play In Its First Month? by Amy Fadden For Parents: How To Deal With Sibling Rivalry by Amy Twain << Back to "Parenting" Index

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