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.”
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I make a daily checklist of items that need to get done and do my best to cross everything off.
I make a todo list for each day
I use a wall calendar with whiteboard, helps keep me organized!
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I stay organized and take each day as it comes without setting goals, expectations, etc. I don’t want anyone to feel pressured that they need to achieve something they don’t want to or are able to, and it works very well for us.
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I have a list for each of my kids along with myself and husband. We have also a calendar each of our bedrooms with what is due for the day and also a reminder for whats do tomorrow.
Every day I decide at least one project to finish. Thank you!
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Keep a calendar in the kitchen with all family members schedule listed, #1 goal is Always do your Best! tracietrump@yahoo.com
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I just have everything planned out. I know what time I have to leave to get where I need to go and how long I can be there. I also make sure my girls are ready by the time I need them to be by getting them up a little early. Thank you!!
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I store everything on my blackberry… goals, schedule, grocery lists, birthdays etc. I would be lost without it! The goal I set for myself is to try to get as much housework done before I leave out daily. I hate coming home to a dirty house.
My family is generally pretty good with time management and getting things done, but sometimes life gets crazy – then we make lists and set priorities.
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A to do list and the night before get as much ready as you can
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I write down a list of everything that needs to be completed each day. I attempt to stay on schedule and treat myself at night if everything gets completed!
Actually handwriting a note or checklist and keeping it in my purse seems to work for me.
I use a organizer that has everything that needs to get done daily.
we need to get a little better about this. we do manage to keep track of activities on our calendar, and then we make sure to prioritize getting homework done each night
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my goal is to just keep the house clean. I usually will do mopping and dishes during nap time then when my son is up he helps me vacuum. Then I usually wait until right before daddy comes home to clean up all the toys. then before bed, I will give our son a bath while daddy cleans up and puts all the toys away.
I make lists and complete the lists
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I keep my to do list in outlook and also put all of my daughter’s time committments in there so I’ll know when we have to be somewhere. I’m very lucky – she’s very motivated about school and I don’t have to do much there!
I try to multi-task (with certain things) such as doing dishes while listening to the news. I also try to plan my trips so I don’t backtrack.
to-do notes go on a paper calendar, appointments electronic
I have always used a calendar/day planner/address book that is never far from my hands to help manage my life.
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I manage my time by sort of pre planning my day in my head I also keep a calender of events on the wall
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i have a pocket calendar to help me keep track of appointments
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My goals for my child is to get her homework and chores done in a timely manner.
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A prioritized to do list for the day is a must, and dinner together as many nights a week as possible is really important, so that requires some schedule juggling.
At the beginning of every month, I set an overall goal and then break it down into weekly and daily goals. That way I don’t feel overwhelmed by a big goal looming over me!