How do I stay organized? Life Notebook!
Life is busy. Have you noticed? I'm a stay-at-home, home school, mom of six. I have a house to run, kids to teach, my husband to care for, and then there is ME. Yep, I am worth some time out for me too! My brain is on overload most of the time and I forget things ALL THE TIME. Life is good and I want to remember it. I have been working on a Life Notebook for over a year. I think I finally have it complete. In Jan. 2009, we will begin living by my notebook.
My notebook has changed since the beginning of the year. I was using a three-ring binder but it was too bulky to carry with me. I'm now using a three-ring planner that fits in my purse. It keeps track of ongoing activities, my budget, diet & nutrition, school, daily to-do lists, and our daily schedules. It also, of course, has an address book and a place to jot notes and important things to remember. It is working pretty well... at least when I pick it up and read the to-do lists and schedules.
Oh, there is also THE key feature, the reason I chose this particular planner. At the end of each month, there is a page titled ACCOMPLISHMENTS. I love this! It is so nice to write down, to journal, what I've done during the past month. When I feel like I'm not getting anything done, I can read my accomplishments journal and remember exactly what's been done.
Daily Life Logistics: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
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Donna Young
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