Everything Homemaking
I have ADHD. I haven’t been officially diagnosed but I know I have it. My family knows, too. As a result, managing my life and time has always been challenging. But over the years I’ve developed strategies that have helped me manage better. And most of those strategies would also benefit people who don’t have ADHD/ADD. Here are my top 10: 1. Write everything down … [Read more...]
In case you missed any of the daily tips posted on Facebook and Twitter, here they are on one page and grouped by category. Enjoy. Cleaning Need to stay on top of a hot spot in your house? Send a photo of the cluttered or cleaned spot every day to a friend. It really helps! When life keeps you from getting your big tasks done, take on the little ones. Time Management Ninja Don’t clean … [Read more...]
I love the subject of time management. I’m always trying to manage my time better – not so I can be super woman but so I can go to sleep at night feeling satisfied with how I spent my day and knowing my ducks are in a row. Every now and then I come across time management quotes that help me along in my journey toward better time management. Here are five of my favorites and how they’ve … [Read more...]
Planners are extremely effective tools for helping you keep your ducks in a row. I’ve been using a planner for 20 years. Before that I had a calendar and a to-do list. My family knows that if I don’t use my planner, bad things happen. In case you’re skeptical about the benefits of using a planner, here are 10 ways my planner helps me manage my life: 1. I don’t … [Read more...]
There are a lot of options out there for different types of planner pages. But for some reason, none of them worked for me. I tried several different kinds but couldn’t quite get them to match what I needed. I modified and tweaked and they worked okay but it wasn’t until I designed pages exactly for my needs that I was satisfied. If you’re in the same boat – your planner tool just … [Read more...]
With packed schedules and harried lifestyles, planning has never been more important! Without proper planning, priorities are neglected and time is spent on the crisis of the moment or surfing the net. Some people are fortunate enough to have fairly predictable schedules with only occasional modifications required. But if your life is filled with one interruption after another, traditional … [Read more...]
I have a planner. I admit it. I’ve actually had a planner forever. I can’t function without it and my family will testify to that fact. When I’ve gone through brief periods of rebellion against using a planner, my life falls apart. If you have a planner but it isn’t working for you, or you’ve had a planner but gave up on it, maybe it’s time to try again. To make my planner … [Read more...]
