Mom time management is always a challenge, and time is always going by so fast. Re-evaluate how you spend your time you can find you actually free some time to get things done.
Try some of these ideas to get back on track.
Delegate, Delegate and ah Delegate
You don't have to do everything yourself!
If someone else can do it, give it to that person to do.
Make sure the family pitches in to help with the chores.
Remember, if someone doesn't do the jobe exactly the way you liked, don't freak out. Enjoy the extra time you have!
"Time out!"
Filter out the other distractions when you are trying to get
something done. Let your answering machine pick up the phone. Tell your
family you need 30 minutes to compose yourself. Go to work earlier so
you can have some uninterrupted time to work.
Start with a Plan
Sit down and really think of the best plan of action for all the things you need to do for the day.
Map out your errands so you aren't running all over the place wasting time.
Try to get appointments that two or three members of the family can go at once.
When shopping for something specific call around for prices
and see if it is in stock. This way you won't get to the store and find
out your item is sold out.
If there is an "emergency" in your day, don't sweat it.
Multi-Task
Do more than one thing at a time. For instance, if you are talking
on the phone unload and load the dishwasher. There are lots of things
that can be done at the same time!
Learn the word "NO"
You probably don't have enough time to do the things you want never
mind what someone else wants you to do. Try saying this to somebody
next time, "Let me check and see what my schedule is like." This way
you will be able to assess if you have the time or energy. Your excuse
doesn't need to be long. Just say, "I have other commitments."
'Delegating' in this family always seems to translate as 'ask for help, and then undo the mess made of the job by the alleged assistant before doing it it again properly yourself'. As well as learning to say 'No', maybe I should be learning to say 'Standards have slipped - live with it!'
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