Back to School Time!
For many of you, it's that time of year again. Your young ones will be gone most of each day to receive more education. Hooray! Now you have time to work on your business, make those phone calls and create that blog. (Tee hee.) For homeschooling moms, like me, you didn't have much time in the summer to work on your business and there is even less time now! So what are you supposed to do?
Before you go out and buy yet another book about Time Management. Try to remember the ABC's of scheduling...
A = Accurate Understanding
The best way to avoid the stress of "too much on your plate" is simple. Get real and keep it real.
Get real - Understand how long your tasks really take to complete, then accept the truth.
Keep it real - Once you have figured out how long it really takes to complete your tasks, don't allow others to complicate it. Run your daily life and keep to your schedule. It's okay to say, "No thanks" or "I wish I could, but I have other responsibilities." Quoting the great words of Dr. Seuss "... because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." You'll find that folks will respect your schedule just as they respect you.
B = Be Attentive and Efficient
Want to feel great when you plop into bed at night? Achieve what you set out to do when you got out of bed that morning. Go into each task with an action plan. Give yourself a reasonable amount of time and stay focused. If you are not finished within your allotted time, schedule more time for the next day to complete then go on to your next task.
C = Compromise
Learning to compromise can make your life more effective. Sometimes you'll need to step back and ask the hard questions: "Is there another way I can do this?" or "Is there a better time and place?" Or, you may wish to divide tasks into smaller steps. Leave a certain task out. Spread the task out over different lengths of time. Cut back on certain tasks and concentrate on others. Whatever you may choose, doing it differently often helps to complete the task effectively.
Good luck and remember I'm in the trenches right along with you!
For many of you, it's that time of year again. Your young ones will be gone most of each day to receive more education. Hooray! Now you have time to work on your business, make those phone calls and create that blog. (Tee hee.) For homeschooling moms, like me, you didn't have much time in the summer to work on your business and there is even less time now! So what are you supposed to do?
Before you go out and buy yet another book about Time Management. Try to remember the ABC's of scheduling...
A = Accurate Understanding
The best way to avoid the stress of "too much on your plate" is simple. Get real and keep it real.
Get real - Understand how long your tasks really take to complete, then accept the truth.
Keep it real - Once you have figured out how long it really takes to complete your tasks, don't allow others to complicate it. Run your daily life and keep to your schedule. It's okay to say, "No thanks" or "I wish I could, but I have other responsibilities." Quoting the great words of Dr. Seuss "... because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." You'll find that folks will respect your schedule just as they respect you.
B = Be Attentive and Efficient
Want to feel great when you plop into bed at night? Achieve what you set out to do when you got out of bed that morning. Go into each task with an action plan. Give yourself a reasonable amount of time and stay focused. If you are not finished within your allotted time, schedule more time for the next day to complete then go on to your next task.
C = Compromise
Learning to compromise can make your life more effective. Sometimes you'll need to step back and ask the hard questions: "Is there another way I can do this?" or "Is there a better time and place?" Or, you may wish to divide tasks into smaller steps. Leave a certain task out. Spread the task out over different lengths of time. Cut back on certain tasks and concentrate on others. Whatever you may choose, doing it differently often helps to complete the task effectively.
Good luck and remember I'm in the trenches right along with you!
