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I’m often asked…”How do you manage it all?”
The answer is simple, a basic principle…”Do more with less.” I have a number of “systems” in place that help increase my productivity and other tools that help me best manage my time. All these systems and time management tricks, allow me to do more in less time.
I am all for tools that help me do more with less. And the brand new Windows Phone 7 does just that!
I want to help you do more with less. I want to give you a tool that will help you accomplish more. That’s why I’m thrilled to be giving away 1 Windows Phone 7. The giveaway is open through the end of the month.
Official Contest Rules. See entry details below…
Giveaway Details
1. Contest ends November 29th at midnight EST. (That’s 2 weeks away!) Winners will be announced back here on this post, and notified via email with further instructions.
2. Entry: Leave a comment just sharing one tip that helps you be more productive or creative in managing your time.
3. You may enter one time per day.
4. Winner will be selected by Random.org.
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I’m very big on picking up as I go along, grabbing whatever need to be put up every time I leave a room. It helps with keeping the house work down to a minium, and allowing me to spend more family time.
A daily planner helps me a lot to organize and keep track of everything I need to do. It’s probably very ‘old school’ but it’s very practical and efficient. I’ve noticed that I’ve done lots of more things when planned and avoid many headaches!
On days when time is real short and not enough time to thouroughly clean, I set a timer for 15 minutes and do as much as I can. It’s amazing how much can be done in such a short time when you know you are trying to beat the clock.
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my tip is to delegate and to enlist help from all family members whenever possible. I love teaching my children from a young age how to clean up messes they’ve made, how to “help” Mama with chores, etc. Though it may seem to take longer at the beginning, it pays off BIG TIME as the kids grow up and can help do more and more.
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I make a list the night before to be sure I get everything done, it gives me an opportunity to decide how I will use my time the wisest.
I use a list to stay productive throughout the day and weeks.
Lists are what saves me!
I have a wipe board where each family member writes down an item of food when they use the last of it. That way I am not having to keep up with routine items.
We experiment with different ways to be efficient. We have a dry erase calendar on the fridge. Each child has a different color and writes his or her activities down. They also have a checklist that remains on the list. Some are for their “priorities” (make bed, brush teeth etc) and “responsibilities” (chores they get paid for).
Use a daily schedule and try to stick to it.
I try to have a list written down that we have to follow for the day
I create task lists and try to do the least favorite tasks first.
I cook things that are freezer friendly – and then make a double batch. We eat one and freeze the other for hectic days.
A calender and lists
Each time that I jump out of the car, I clean out all of the trash. I frequently throw things away when I enter the store, bank, restaurant…
At home, I have small pieces of papers located by my computer and by the phone so I can jot anything that I need to remember.
The best way to keep my home organized is minimizing my belongings. That way I have less to repair and clean around.
I rely on the crockpot to save time in getting a hot, homemade dinner on the table. The bonus is two-fold: Delicious meal that practically prepares itself and the smell of the anticipated dinner to greet you after a busy day.
I rely on a combination of lists and my phone. I make sure my calender on my phone is in sync with the family calender so that I have a portable calender with me at all times. Without my lists and my phone I would be lost.
I use an Daily Planner
I use google calender and it text’s me when there is an event coming up. Just this week I had put a good friend’s birthday on my calender. I forgot and hadn’t checked my calender. Then I got a text! I was able to be a good friend and tell her happy birthday.
I like to manage my time by starting dinner in the crockpot before work in the morning.
Google calendar is great for syncing with the county schools schedules.
I make daily to do lists.
I’m not very good at managing my time, that’s why I need this to help.
If everything doesnt get done its ok were not all MArtha Stewart
i use my calendar on my blackberry
Keep everything simple at home – old standby meals (crockpot or freezer). Allow time to recover after busy times. Forget about meeting other peoples standards. Do what you want and say very sweetly, “I’m sorry. I’ll have to pass on that” to any event in which you don’t really want to participate. Most importantly — remember WHY we celebrate CHRISTMAS.
to do lists
Making one-pot dishes is one way I do more with less.
I use my iPhone 4 for everything!
I take a nap! After getting my two older girls (12 and off to school and burn some of my toddlers energy, I take a nap with the toddler before the kids get home from school. They’re full of energy when they get home, napping helps me keep up with them!
I use a regular wall calendar and a white board on the fridge for special events, appts, etc. I never miss an important event.
I make a list of things I have to do. I check them off as I do them. I always have a list of weekly accomplishment on the fridge.
I try to plan in advance as much as possible
In a nutshell: Recycle and reuse, throw nothing away so long as there is any use for it left.
Sometimes I just don’t worry about any of it and just get some rest.
A calander that has space for EVERYONES activities!
Eeney, meeney, miney, phone!!!!!!!
I have learned to give everyone in the family a “zone” that they are ultimately responsible to help keep picked up! It makes a huge difference!!
Less is more downsize everything less to clean
I am trying to do more with less by entering to win wonderful freebies!
One example of me doing more with less is simply turning off and unplugging electronics and appliances. Sometimes people forget and it adds up to the costs. As time goes by, spending a few little seconds on turning appliances off can really make a difference and save more money, more money to spend on stuff I want! I only turn things on when I need to!
Plan in advance and leave early to get places – so I don’t have to rush.
I do tasks I hate first and then prioritize the rest. Truth be told, I could use some help in the organization area!
List making definitely helps with being productive in my family… especially my “Honney-Do List” but in general I just try and make it whatever project we are embarking on (cleaning and organizing a shed or closet, cleaning the car, or just helping with laundry) a fun one. Like a treasure hunt and/or adventure. And if you find any money, finders keepers!
I try to multitask… I never do one thing without doing something else at the same time.
Doing more with less sometimes means reusing grocery bags, or buying the recyclable types and using those. Saves the environment and saves the grocery stores money, which in turn saves you money.
I am ALWAYS the first one up. Sure, I get tired, but it pays to get some of my ‘chores’ done before the boys wake up; I can pay more attention to them
Keep to the basics. Don’t overextend yourself and you’ll have better chances as keeping organized. And I always have a LIST!
It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood…for a new phone!
One word: Delegate. While most of the work inside the house belongs to “mom”, I still have everyone-including the HUBS- take responsibilties for cleaning as well. Not all chores are for mom to do as everyone can clean, cook, and do laundry to give mom some time for “nothing” and it allows me to keep my sanity.
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