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Who among us doesn't wish they had MORE TIME to do the things
they enjoy? Yet every day there seems to be a mountain of things
to do. Whether it's a tower of bills to pay or a closet bulging
with clothes, here are 8 easy ways to create more space and free
up more free time!
1. Buying a file box and a pack of multi colored folders is a
great start to setting up a regular organized schedule. Create
folders for monthly bills, bank statements, medical bills,
miscellaneous items and so forth.
2. If you don't have time to file something at a particular
moment, create a "To Be Filed" folder and place it in the front
of your file box. Then, when you have a spare moment (even just
15 minutes a day, or while talking on the phone!) sort through
the front folder and put each document in the folder where it
belongs.
3. For items that you may need again, such as warranties or
instruction manuals, consider purchasing a three-ring binder with a set of clear plastic covers. These covers let you easily slide papers down into them, and you can quickly flip through the binder to find the one you need when you need it!
4. If you have children, setting up a weekly "Chore Chart" system
can be an easy way to keep them organized and help them learn the
value of hard-earned money (or good behavior) at the same time.
Divide up the chores, color coding different areas for different
chores and assigning the value to them (such as $X for mowing the
lawn). This method helps keep kids on track and teaches them
responsibility at the same time. Plus, if an allowance or reward
is involved, they can see exactly how much work is necessary to
reach that goal. Great for building motivation!
5. If you always find yourself running behind when paying bills,
assign yourself a certain day of the week to take care of them.
On the outside of the envelope, write a date at least a week
before the bill's actually due date to remind you to send it in
on time (and you'll actually be ahead of schedule this way!)
6. For seasonal clothes, holiday items or sports gear,
see-through plastic crates can be a godsend.
They're easy to
stow in an inconspicuous place (under the bed or in the top of
your closet) and are easy to get to when the time comes.
Printing out a sheet of paper with the name of each boxes
contents makes finding them even easier!
7. Purchase a couple of dry erase boards and markers. Keep one
on one side of your refrigerator as a grocery list (since 9 times
out of 10, you'll be in the kitchen anyway when you realize
you're out of something), place the other dry erase board on the
other side of the refrigerator for important announcements. Even
better if you can purchase one that serves as a tack board on one
side. This makes it easy to pin up important notes and keep
track of appointments.
8. If you're just wondering where all the time goes, or how to
schedule your time more effectively, buy (and USE) an appointment
book with hour-long or half-hour long slots for each day of the
week. Schedule "to-do's" within these time periods and stick to
them. Don't fill up the whole day, though. As much as you might
think that this would make you more productive, it will actually
tire you out quicker, and, if something comes up, leave you
feeling like you have unfinished business to take care of!
And what do you do with all the time you've saved? How about
taking a break and doing something you enjoy? Yes, you really
can schedule "nothing" on your calendar. If you've followed
these organizational tips, chances are, you've earned it.
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Clarke Kendrick has been involved in network marketing for years and there is
always a need for more time to accomplish your goals. This is a true
resource for planning your daily goals to meet your daily schedule.
Discover how this information will help you better manage your time
more efficiently! http://cjkmarketing.com/tm/indexr1.html
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