Organized Living

Here is a 4min video about some good decisions Jimmy makes to manage his time wisely!!

I was just searching on the web and found this picture of these cookies that are nicely designed and look like little sunshiny cookie faces! I will need to find the recipe.

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This is a video that has some great ideas and made valid points about clutter and keeping some things but throwing the old out! The video is about 8min. long

Tips For Saving Time:

• Learn to say no. Don’t overcommit yourself. If you take on too much, you are creating stress. Decide ahead of time that you will say “no” to the nonessential demands on your time.
• Focus. Do one thing at a time. When you try to do too many things at once, each usually takes more time than it would if you focused on it alone. In some situations, you can do two things at once, but when you see a decrease in productivity or an increase in stress symptoms, go back to doing one thing at a time.
• Concentrate. Minimize distractions and interruptions. Ask others to give you a specific block of time when you are not disturbed.
• Delegate. Ask someone else to take on a task. It is not always important to have all the control.
• Schedule time for fun. If you spend every second of your day getting things done, you may resent never having time for yourself. This resentment can make your work time less efficient and productive.

So I was sitting here and wondering, out loud, what to write about today. Then my kids said to write about the family and how we help each other out. What a great idea!!!! It is very nice to be able to turn around and get help for everyday tasks. The kids are asking to help out in the kitchen (favorite place!), in the dining room, etc. I am pleased that they are willing and able to help out whenever it’s needed. After working we usually enjoy spending time together playing outside, watching a movie, going to the library, or bike riding. Activities are our just rewards!!!

Whew…made it this far. I am ready for this semester to be done and over with. Just with all that is going on everyday, I am ready, really ready, for a break. Aren’t you, if you are in the same boat? Check this joke out: The Prayer Before Finals

You may or may not think this is useful. Maybe you have your own way of unwinding and relaxing, which is great if you do! I tried this short relaxation technique video that i found on the Mayo Clinic web site. It has soothing music and a breathing exercise to calm you. So if your day is a bit hectic or you don’t know what other method to use, try this one. This site has other suggestions that will aid in your relaxation.