Stress-Free Morning

ORGANIZED FOR LIFE

3 Quick Tips for a Stress-Free Morning

1. Prepare for your day the night before

Each night, think ahead to the next day. Where will you be going, and what will you need to take with you? Before you go to bed, decide what you'll prepare for breakfast, pack the kids' lunches, set the timer on the coffee pot, choose your outfit (including accessories), and set anything you need to take with you near the door. Have the kids set out their clothes and put everything they'll need for the next day in their backpacks. You'll be amazed at how much easier this makes the morning!

2. Pick up around the house before you go to bed

Take ten minutes each evening to go through the house, putting things away and neatening everything. This might include loading and running the dishwasher, gathering all the kids' toys and tossing them in a large bin or laundry basket, straightening the pillows on the sofa, and picking clothes up off the bedroom floor. Get the kids involved, and have them do what they're able to help. It will feel wonderful to wake in the morning to a neat, welcoming environment!

3. Plan ahead

Spend ten minutes each night planning how you'll spend your time the next day. What do you need to do to feel productive and fulfilled? Use a colorful index card to list your appointments. Then list no more than three or four tasks to focus on that will move you forward toward your goals. Daily maintenance can easily take up all of our time if we let it. And remember to schedule time in your calendar for family, friends, faith, and health. These are the really important things in life!

Blessings to you, and happy organizing!

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