Challenge Update: Monday, the first “working” day without a to do list, was good. I am still using my planner but only for my routine checklist and for appointments. The routine I pretty much have memorized but I like checking it off. It gives me that feeling of accomplishment.
I feel a lot less pressure during the day. I am still running around like crazy, doing stuff, but it seems to be flowing in a more logical order rather than starting a project, remembering I have something else on the list of the day, stopping to do the thing on the list, etc. I am starting and completing things in a more streamlined way. I feel busy but not rushed. I also stopped a couple of times to just play with the kids or take care of them and wasn’t trying to multitask as I usually am. I struggle with giving myself time to just be a Mommy when I have an uncompleted list over my head.
What I Did: Daily RoutineCleaned out the kids’ closet Cleaned the changing table Organized the toys Did 2 loads of laundry Made dinner: Barbecue Beans and Rice. A big hit. Updated the website (some technical stuff and posting new articles) Talked to my sister
Start Building: A Master Task List is simply a place to put all those things you need to do. Anything from “Remodel the kitchen” to “Write thank you note to Aunt Nina” goes on the list. You can periodically check it over and cross off the things you’ve completed, or that have become irrelevant. You can also set a certain day each week, or a certain amount of time each day, to do as much as you can off the list. Alternately, pick one item from the list to accomplish each week, and work on it whenever you have time. It’s best, when you want to tackle the major projects on the list, to break them down into smaller task. So, “Remodel the kitchen” would become “Clean out cabinets,” “Paint kitchen,” “Shop for new refrigerator,” etc.
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