Write Things Down

First of all write down the things that you have to do. If you have a job, that part of your list is already decided. Other things are also already on your list, things like helping the kids get ready for school, getting meals, doing laundry, going shopping. You get the picture. Now put that list aside for the time being and start another list. This time write down the important things that might be neglected. You decide what goes on this list. I would suggest time for yourself, whether it’s time for a pedicure or time to read from you favorite book; more time with your spouse and kids; time for exercise and fresh air; time for service; and even time for meditation.

I know what you’re thinking. After I fill my schedule with the things that HAVE to be done, then the things that SHOULD be done, how in the world am I going to have time to get more organized? I don’t know. I can’t explain how it works. But I do know that once you set out to schedule your time a little more efficiently, the time will be there. I guess it’s magic, or something.

So now you have your assignment. Make a list. Write down your schedule. Write down what you would like to add to your list. Then write another schedule and add those things. Once you do this, you will see that there really are some blocks of time you can use to get more organized.