I have used to do lists daily since college, but after having two kids, I have to live by them! I love checking off boxes, and feeling the peace of mind that comes with not forgetting appointments, and having a constant visual reminder to work on therapy, have fun, etc.
I change up how my to do lists look, what is on them, etc., about once or twice a year, just to keep things fresh and new. Whatever works for you is the one you should pick!!!
1. Make a "To Do" list EVERY DAY!!!!! For me, I write out 3 copies of my daily to do list on a piece of paper, then copy a bunch and cut them once a month. I fill out one every day with the appointments from my master calendar on the wall and little things I need to do (mail letter to Grandma, etc). On my Daily List are things like:
- Workout
- Journal, pray, read scriptures
- Read non-fiction 15 minutes
- "Be Gorgeous" (my husband wrote this on my list in place of shower and get ready, and it stuck)
- Personal Project for 15 minutes!
- File papers 10 minutes (SO MANY papers for special needs!!!)
- 2 loads laundry
- Load of dishes and plan dinner
- "Power Hour"- clean up to music for about 30-45 minutes before dinner. We rarely need a full hour
2. Make a list for things to do with the kids!!! It is hard to remember everything, so I list:
- Read aloud 30 minutes
- Have FUN!!!
- Speech practice
- OT practice
- Gross Motor activity
- Tidy up kids' room (they are learning to do it, and I supervise)
- Medication and vitamin tracker
- Sing 5 songs
- Listen to uplifting/ classical music
- Play outside 30+ minutes
- Learning Time (academics, practice circle time)
- Devotional
- 10 minutes 1:1 with each child
- Work on life skills
HAPPY PLANNING!!!!!
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