Tag Archives: to do list

Breaking it Down by the Hour

I am constantly on the look-out for ways to stay motivated and measure my productivity. I do not want to be uptight about it, but it is easy for me to get distracted sometimes and at other times, I am not entirely confident that I am make efficient and productive use of my time. Recently, a colleague shared with me that he keeps track of his tasks and efforts by the hour–in order to make sure that he is getting stuff done throughout the day. His approach is to start with a master “to do” list and then break things … Continue reading →

Post Holiday “To Do” Tips

Something you might want to add to your after Christmas list is a new collection of containers for storing all your Christmas stuff. These go on sale, oh about Halloween or soon thereafter, but they begin to be marked down big time after Christmas. From wrapping paper storage bins to some new shelving that will hold individual boxes of ornaments or bins filled with holiday lighting, you can find a variety of seasonal storage options at a discount. If you have been considering an artificial Christmas tree, you might want to pick one up now and set it aside for … Continue reading →

Look for Tasks That Go Together

Multi-tasking may be a constant way of doing things for the average single parent, but it does not have to be stressful. I’ve learned over the years that by pairing tasks in a practical and creative way, I can multi-task without getting overwhelmed. It all comes down to finding tasks that fit well together. I have a few friends who have no children at all and I notice that they way they do chores is completely different from how I have evolved my chores and errand-running—they tend to do one thing at a time: they will save up all their … Continue reading →

Do You Suffer From One-More-Itis

A common complaint moms have is that there is never enough hours in the day. We also complain that we never have enough “me” time. One reason we may not be able to finish everything on our to-do list or snag a little me time is a little disease I like to call one-more-itis. One-more-itis is very common. I suffer from one-more-itis and I bet some of you do too. Or at least know someone who does. The disease compels moms to continuously do one more. It could be one more load of laundry or one more quick phone call … Continue reading →

How to Make a Holiday To Do List

I know I’ve mentioned this numerous times, but I like to do lists and for Moms, to do lists are a must. But there is a way to make a to do list that is both practical and efficient. For new moms, this can be pretty hard and for moms with new babies, this can be even harder. So here’s a few tips on how to make a to do list that works for you and your family. Obligations versus Optional When you get sick or exhausted, you can actually look at your to do list with a more discerning … Continue reading →