We all have times when we can\’t keep up with everything and don\’t know where our heads are at. The only solution is to slow down a bit and get back up. If you are stuck in a rut, there is no better solution. Behind it all lies the proper organization of time and responsibilities. The best way to do this is to create a checklist so that you always know what you are missing or what you are not missing. So make a chore list and spread out something smart every day. That way, you won\’t be frantically running around the house 10 minutes before a visitor arrives.
Also, follow the list carefully and don\’t cheat. This will get you nowhere, and making the list itself will be a waste of time. In addition to the cleaning to-do list, make a list of necessary expense payments. In effect, you become a sort of personal accountant to yourself. Write down all regular expenses and mark all important dates on your calendar. By doing so, you can avoid unpaid electric bills and other important payments that are unavoidable. Next, of course, is the list of things to buy. Make a list of what you should always have on hand and in your refrigerator, and simply look over the list before you go shopping, so you know at a glance what you need to buy today and what you don\’t need to buy because you have so much at home.
Keeping this list in your notebook with your other lists keeps you in control at all times and allows you to focus on the more important things in life, other than the responsibilities and worries of running a household. It\’s also a good idea to make a list of things you should always have with you when you leave your apartment or house. Yes, you may not be old enough to do this yet, but making an uncle won\’t kill you; in fact, it can often save the day.