Super Parent
We've
all met the type of parent who seem to be Super Mom and Dad. They work full time, volunteer
at the school and coach the kids' soccer games. Most of us wonder how they manage. Especially when it seems that we aren't doing half of the things they are but can't
find time to buy shampoo. The trick to being a super parent is to be well
organized with good habits.
Learn to set achievable goals
You
cannot expect to change your habits overnight. The first thing that you need
to do is to organize all of your time. There is an old question, "how do you
eat an elepant? One bite at a time." This
holds true when it comes to running a busy family. Take one job at a time and start with the hardest job first, then you know
things are only going to get better. Set a goal and plan on completing one
task at a time. Once you get your house organized, you will find it easier to maintain and one less thing to drain your time.
Where
to begin?
So
starting with the hardest job first you can begin with the clutter in your home. Every
home has clutter, yours is no different. Get rid of all the junk mail that you have lying around. Look in each room of your home and find things that don't belong in the room and get rid of them. Enlist the help of the rest of the family and give everyone a box to fill of junk.
John
and I have just had a major declutter. We started with the goal of; get rid of everything we have not touched, seen or used
in the last 6 months. The house looks and 'feels' a lot better and it is liberating just like they say on the TV programmes.
Clothes
and toys that are no longer fitting can be either sold at a garage sale or given to a charity. This
will free up your home for things that do belong. Go through all of the closets,
one at a time, organize and declutter them.
Declutter
your food
Try
using up all the food in the freezer and on shelves before you go shopping again, make menus with what you have there, just
top up in between time until there truly nothing left.
Do
not go on a shopping trip without a list. Shopping without a list can end up being
costly and a waste of time as you forget the things that you need. You are sometimes
better off to order your groceries online and then pick them up at the store, to save time.
If
you cook meals ahead of time you can not only prepare good meals for the family instead of resorting to fast foods, but can
save both money and time. Another way you can save money is with a slow cooker. Once you get used to using the slow cooker, you will wonder how you did without it.
Get everyone to help
Another
way you can save time and get organized is to divide the household chores. Even younger children can help with some of the
chores. If everyone works a little, no one individual has to work a lot. Save your time to spend with your family.
Once
you get your home up and running, you will wonder how you ever managed to get the house in such a state and will vow not to
let it go again.
