This Week’s Focus Jan. 1 – 6, 2008

This week’s focus starts at the beginning: create routines. As I’ve said many, many times, the key to getting it all done is performing maintenance everyday. So make a list of what you need to do each and every day to keep your household running. This will be your system – your routine.

Ugh you say? Not a routine you cry? Yes – a routine. It really is the key to managing it all. And everyday you will get through your routines faster and faster, leaving more time for fun and family! So this week, kick off the New Year and start creating your daily routines.

I created a guide for my talk show listeners that you can download. It gives you the steps to get your routines started. Just visit TheHouseholdHelper.com/podcast and download your copy.

What else is going on in the home management world:

• Queen of Kaos posted today about her thoughts on a home routine and 3 action tips for daily success. BTW: I highly recommend Jan’s Take 5 emails. Each day you get a mission that will only take 5 minutes and gives you instant gratification! I love her emails!! Sign up here for her emails: Take 5
• Mom Defrazzler changes her focus monthly. I love visiting her – she always has something to focus on that I haven’t thought of! This month, her theme is Emergency Preparedness. Start the New Year with peace of mind – follow her this month and get ready for an emergency.
• FlyLady is working on Zone 1 this week: the entrance, front porch and dining room. Even though I don’t subscribe to her emails anymore, I still follow FlyLady – I credit her with helping me get my home together and getting me out of CHAOS (Can’t Have Anyone Over Syndrome). I adjusted my Zones to be more geared towards the layout of my house.

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