From
work, to home responsibilities, to finding last-minutestocking stuffers for
the family, it can seem like there is simply not enough time in the day this time of year. If
you’re feeling a little frazzled by your ever-growing TO DO list, these tips will help you
find a couple of minutes here and there to take some much-needed ‘me time’.
Get
Services to Come to You
Whether
your child has guitar lessons, or you’re overdue a haircut, or you want to book
in for amedical aesthetic
service, finding professionals who will come to your home is a great way
to save a little time. Not only will you avoid the traffic, but you might be
able to get more than one thing done at once. For example, while your child is
having their guitar lesson, you could be chopping vegetables in the kitchen,
rather than waiting in the car.
Some
businesses will advertise that they’re happy to come to your home, but even if
they don’t, it’s always worth asking. For example, if you’re used to meeting
your accountant at their office, it might not have occurred to you that they
could be happy to drop by your home for your next meeting if that’s something
that would be really helpful to you. When in doubt, just ask!
Know
Your Essential Items
Every
home has essentials. Whether it’s toilet paper or peanut butter, some items
can’t be noted down on next week’s shopping list when they run out—you need
them now! That means stopping at the store on the way home, or in the middle of
your day. Whether you are driving to work or dropping the kids of at school, one of the most
reliable ways to add an unexpected hour to your day is to ‘pop in’ at the
store. To avoid last-minute stops on the way home, it’s useful to make a list
of all the things in your household that your family considers essential. Then
spend a couple of minutes at the start of each month either placing your bulk
orders online, or noting down on your shopping list how many of each item you
will need. However you manage your shopping, you won’t regret the time you
invest in making sure that you’re stocked up for the coming month.
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Delegate
At
the end of the year, it’s easy to get snowed under with responsibilities.
Whether you’re planning the Christmas menu or performing seasonal home
maintenance, the December and January ‘to do’ lists seem to fill up really
quickly. When this happens, it’s normal to take all the responsibility on
yourself, thinking ‘what’s one more thing?’ each time something new crops up.
Eventually, your to-do list is longer than you can handle, and you have no plan
B! Stop the madness and holiday stress!
When
the chores start pouring in at this time of year, it can be helpful to call on
people you can depend on to help out and spread the load. Perhaps your neighbor
would be willing to team up and do yard chores together. Maybe your hubby can make dinner a few nights a week or come home early on Fridays to help the kids with homework. And don’t forget little
reliable people, too. If they’re old enough, your kids might feel included if
you give them a few small responsibilities, like unloading the dishwasher or
feeding the dog.
With
the end of the year and holidays upon us, it can be hard to keep everything in
check. These tips will help you create a little extra breathing room in your
schedule!