As an MVP Generation Ambassador, I’ve been posting about various topics. I posted about ways to explore your community, posted one of my favorite kid-friendly recipes and about finding creative ways for recreation. This week’s topic is Time Management and Setting Goals.
In New York, summer is almost over and school will be starting very soon. With that being said, it’s time to manage my time wisely and set some goals as well.
Throughout the summer time, things at our house can sometimes be laid back and less strict. The kids are not on schedule and they don’t have a set time for bed, among other things. But during the last few weeks in August, things start to change. That’s where I set some goals for the kids (mostly school-related goals) and decide how I will manage my time (and theirs).
For me, the most efficient way to manage time is to have a large, paper calendar hung on the kitchen wall near the refrigerator. It’s the most centralized and most popular spot in the house. If it weren’t for the calendar on the wall, I would forget everything. My husband has a nickname for me – Forgetful Lisa. If it’s not written down, I forget. Having a large paper calendar is perfect for us because we all have enough space to write down anything we don’t want to overlook. It’s especially prefect for my kids to see whose day it is to clean out the cat litter. 😉
Another time management saver is my iPod Touch. I can jot down our doctor appointments, blog events, birthdays and/or school activities in the calendar section and attach an alarm to the day to remind me of the date. You have no idea how much that has saved me when I forget to write it on the calendar.
Every year, before school starts, I sit down with my two older children and we set the same goals for each of them for the upcoming school year. It’s self-explanatory and extremely easy.
- Make sure you do your homework every night
- Make sure you read 20 minutes everyday
- Empty and organize your pack back every Friday.
- Find a school activity or club to join
- Write down ALL homework in planner
- Find a study-buddy to make sure you are never behind
- Try to do your absolute best
As you can see from our goals, it’s not that difficult for any child to follow. Some of them even look like rules – they are but I like to call them “goals.”
I have great news for those of you who live near Rochester, NY. It’s Sport’s Day at Frontier Field!
MVP Generation Go Sports Day at Frontier Field
Frontier Field One Morrie Silver WayRochester, NY 14608 Saturday, August 20, 2011 10 am to 2 pm
(Registration starts at 9:30 am)
Try each of these fun activities –
- * Baseball with the Rochester Red Wings
- * Lacrosse with Gary Gait – legendary coach and player
- * Soccer with YMCA coaches, featuring Doug Miller
- * Biking with the MVP Health Care Bike Team
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I manage my time by making lists and checking things off as I finish them!
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I use my daily planner to keep track of what’s going on. I’m lost without it. Our goal this year is to have everything ready to go the night before, homework, lunch, clothes set out, etc. That would really help out with our morning routine.
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My planner is pretty much my bible..I write everything down and organize everything with it. Lists help me a lot too.
I keep busy throughout the day but take small breaks to refresh
I am a total multi-tasker. You have to be when you are a single dad. It has been hard and somewhat restrictive, but totally worth it. You also need to schedule time for play otherwise we all go insane.
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I use a daily planner and try to have to whole family stay to it. Most of the time it works out. Thanks for the great sweep and like on FB. Hope to win 🙂
I use a daily planner to organize the things I need to do.
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I use a calendar posted when I can easily see it and keep track of all dates and times of activities.
Each morning I make a mental list of priorities and make sure I get the done asap and then we can have fun.
I manage my time through my daily planner and my Tasks App on my iTouch.
3 kids and two working parents = whiteboard on kitchen wall without which we would fall apart. Before the first day of school we always talk about our goals and expectations for the upcoming year.
i use google calendars and tasks t help me manage my time
I manage my time by multi tasking, cooking while doing dishes and helping the kids with homework ect ect. The main goal is to be our best and do our best everyday. ty for the chance to win
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I keep a master list that includes things to do today, this week, and sometime in the future. I have a set “core” list for daily housework and then I pick something else off the list.
I like you on Facebook and I use a daily planner! Thanks for the giveaway!
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I try to segment my time into thirty minute increments
I manage my time by making lists of things i need to get done. That way I know I don’t miss things.
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I manage my time by keeping a list in my handbag that I frequently check and update. This enables me to plan trips on errands to stop at locations in order and not spend time driving back and forth the get things done.
learning to schedule and write things down- I have brainfarts once n awhile
i am a list maker, it keeps me on task, and helps me feel like i have accomplished something when i mark one off
I like to be done with activities within a time frame. Achieving certifications is a goal of mine.
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I manage my time be keeping schedules and making lists. I set goals by thinking about things that would make my life better and working toward that.
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I manage my time by doing as much as I can beforehand so tasks can be completed on time. My goals for myself and my kids are to be on time and do the best you can.
Managing my time – Make a list daily and prioritize.
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We keep a calender with all the important dates so we don’t forget and we have one rule “You must finish what you start”.
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I keep a list going and mark things off as I get them down.