When I was younger I didn’t seem to plan to be on time unless it was for work. In time I realised I had to plan to be on time for EVERYTHING, as I’d miss out or disappoint. The saying goes – fail to plan, plan to fail. Here’s a few examples against the 4 time management tips for a mother
.If you want to get to a family meal or special occasion on time you’ve got to:
Plan in advance
What time do you want to leave? Work backwards from the time the event starts. Factor in journey time, getting ready, sorting out bags to take Etc. You’ve got a list of tasks to do before school run and 6 hours for completion
Time block daily tasks
housework, post office runs, stay and play. How long are they going to take? Time block each one Put clothes wash on as child’s got PE tomorrow, take a bath and write complaint email to store for customer service you’ve received on visit.
Prioritise tasks high to low priority
Complete in order of priority and importance.If you were to finish work late and forgot there are roadworks. What would happen to your child at after school club, if you don’t get there?
Plan for emergencies
Prepare contingencies for the evitable and inevitable. Do you know alternative journey routes? Do you have an emergency pick up list at school if you are unavailable?In using the above 4 tips for time management you should be able to effectively manage your time a lot better and ultimately reduce stress.
