organizational tips for working mothers
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Keeping organized asa working mom canfeel overwhelming.Here are six tips tohelp working moms
stay organized!
Stress ManagementFind out what stresses you out the most and make a plan to
accomplish it. The stressor is different for every mom. Recognizewhat your stressor is and plan steps to help you accomplish it as
stress free as possible.
DinnerFor some moms having to cook dinner after a long day ofwork and taking care of the kids can be daunting. You can
try meal planning, a crock pot, and/or freezing meals.
Getting Kids Ready in the MorningIt's never easy to jump out of bed at the crack of dawn and get
yourself and your kids ready for the day and get to work on time.Try to ensure that everything is in order before you go to bed thenight before. Moreover, if possible, you should try and wake upbefore your kids so that you can have time to get yourself ready
before having to get them ready.
Household Chores
Especially when youhave a full time job,
finding time to clean thehouse might seemimpossible. It will
probably be difficult toclean your whole house
in a single cleaningsession. Instead, you
should take it one roomor task at a time. Enlistingthe help of your family is
also very useful.
Use aCalendar
Write down everything youhave to do, even is its
something small like sendingout an RSVP or buying a gift,
so that you don't forget. Inthis day and age of
technology it is also veryhelpful to have your calendar
on your phone. You canprogram your smartphone tosend you reminders of events
so you never forget to gosomewhere again.
CarpoolCarpooling with other families to places like sports practice or musiclessons will cut the time that you have to chauffeur your kids around.
It could give you the extra time you need to clean the house, cookdinner or finish something at work.