If I've ever had "one of those days" - today was definitely it. No earth shattering events to speak of, just one little thing after another ate away at my nerves and by the end of the evening I couldn't even think straight. Out of the chaos I came to the conclusion that I need to simply and better manage my time at home.
Now - ask me how many times I have said this before. How many times have I set forth to change? Aaaand how many times have I forgotten about it and went back to my "old ways" before they even became my "old" ways? A LOT... innumerable... laughable, really.
I really need to make this change a priority though and gain some stability to my housewife life. Time management has always been my downfall - ask my brother who would lovingly stay up with me at 3AM as I wrote my history essay due that day. I pick up snacks on the way to my daughter's youth group instead of baking, I am exhausted during the day because I don't go to sleep at a good time the night before, and I often have to order pizza instead of writing out our menu plan ahead of time. It's time to change - I need to change.
I think small steps are the best ways to instill a new habit. I love making lists - not only to check off what has been done (somethings before I even started the list), but to have a visual reminder of what needs to get done. So, let's start this change with a list!
One of my biggest joy busters is being ill-prepared. My last minute mayhem tends to be the leading cause of brash decisions, flaired tempers, and panic.
5 Ways I Can Be Better Prepared:
- Shower in the PM
Showering in the PM will ensure I get myself clean, give myself quiet time, and give me a head start on tomorrow. - Prepare for tomorrow the evening before
Lay out clothes, pack diaper bag, pack lunches, etc. - Create a weekly schedule
I have a schedule template that I used to use to lay out our days. It is in 15 min increments and I use it as a guideline for my day. When I was at my best housewife life, I would schedule in everything from lunches, to naptimes, to errands, and the lot. It also helped my daughter know what the day was going to hold and what to expect. - Create a menu plan
Write two weeks worth of menu plans including a general list for breakfast and specific daily items for lunch and dinner. - BE HOME MORE
This is exactly what I need to do. Our family has a hectic schedule and I need to learn to streamline it. It will help every member of this family.
What are some things you would change to become better prepared?
