Make Better Use Of Your Time - By: Katherine Macey

Routines are habits that we created in our daily lives. Is your daily routine working for you? Do you feel like you are using the most of your time? Here are some habits you can incorporate in your daily routine to help you manage your time more efficiently in the morning when you are heading out.

The night before- Set out clothes, including ironing them if necessary, prepare lunches, or at least gather together any uncut items - whole fruit, carrot sticks, cheese sticks, crackers, etc. - and put them in their containers or baggies, and gather any items you will need for the next day- homework, permission slips, items for running errands, meeting materials, etc. - Set the things you will need for the next day in a bag near the door so you don't forget them.

The morning of- Get up a few minutes earlier, set a timer to finish reading the newspaper or fixing your hair (or any activity that causes delay in the morning), and have a schedule so you know when to get up, when to finish your shower, when you should be dressed by, when you need to have finished breakfast, and so on so that you can leave on time. Having a "get ready" chart for your kids will create habits for them as well; Make your kids "Get ready" chart with photos or drawings to inspire them.

When you return home- Put your keys in a designated spot right by the door as you come in the door (that way they'll be there when you need to leave again), leave your sunglasses and wallet there too, or if that is not practical, have another spot where you always go to put them down, and put your cell phone on to charge if necessary

Remember that a new routine has to be established as a routine. Remind yourself of the changes you are trying to create so they can stick with you. You may need to put up little reminder notes for yourself, or set alarms. Plan with your family your new routine so they can support you in establishing your new plans.

About the Author

Katherine Macey, Organize to Excel, http://www.organizetoexcel.com

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