Friday, March 13, 2009
Scheduling Your Life
I've been doing a lot of research and reading (A TON of) blogs about cleaning, homeschooling, organizing and staying sane all at the same time. I asked friends how they do it. I've come to a conclusion (one that my husband came to a long time ago) that I really need to schedule everything I do. And then the key is... drum roll, please... STICKING TO IT! I am using the week view on Microsoft Outlook. Here is the plan for now... Every week I sit down and go over the plan for the next work week, adjusting and adding appointments or changes. Most of the things I do are recurring, so I set it up that way in Outlook then when I plan the next week I just make changes as I need to. At the start of the week I print three copies, one for my desk, one for the fridge and one for my purse. I make sure to schedule showers and prayer/quiet time, too. I desperately need both! I have also started something that will hopefully help me keep the house a bit cleaner. FlyLady is a CHAOS solver kind of thing. I'm just getting started but am very excited to do more than day one! I'll let you know how that goes. I'd love to know your tips for organizing your days!
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You can do it! :-)
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I love your blog. As I am reading it I am laughing because I am doing the same thing. I made up spreadsheets with schedules for my oldest, and still working on a routine for Marcello and i. I also typed up a commissary list and I keep it on the frig and put an X next to the item I run out of. It's working great so far. I just got done reorganizing my pantry and found lots of the same items. Tired of wasting food and money.
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