Thursday, June 11, 2009
Getting Myself Organized--Part 1
I haven't really been juggling everything very well lately. I haven't been working out at all. My household chores have been slipping. I mean to do something and before I know it three more days have disappeared! Yes, I spend A LOT of time with Gerrick and that is very important, most of his learning occurs through unplanned, spontaneous life. But I've got to find a better balance. Having lists all over the place hasn't been working, so in addition to a giant wall calendar which hangs in my new secret lair (I may share it with you later), I have decided to make my own planner notebook. I decided to use a 9x12 sketch pad. I like that it's spiral bound. I like that it has a tough plastic cover. I like that the pages are big and thick. I can get all the information I need for a week on a 2-page spread (workboxes, outings, chores, workouts, dinner, notes, to-do list, follow-up list). I don't think I'll mind having to redraw the chart every week. It could be a good thing because I'll be free to adjust it as needed week by week. These pictures aren't great--the pencil is hard to read. But if you're interested in what I'm doing, just click on the pictures to enlarge. I really hope that this helps me stay on track and pull everything together better. What are some of your planning techniques or organizing tips?
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I've been feeling the exact same sense of disorganization lately! Homeschooling/unschooling offers such great freedom and leaves so much room for spontaneity and learning in our lives, but at the same time I need some order and structure, too. I may be stealing your notebook idea! :)
ReplyDeleteGood idea. Gaining control of your time through a planner will help you establish the balance you seek. Merging your to-do list with your schedule is insightful. If you can designate a time to do something, it is more likely to get done. Do you have time increments on your schedule?
ReplyDeleteI like cozi.com, myself. I like the list function, the journaling function, and the color-coding by family member.
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I've been feeling so chaotic!Like you, I need to organize. I like the notebook idea;)
ReplyDeleteI, too, feel terribly disorganized. But of course, I'm giving myself the rest of the summer to "get there"! After all, I did just have a baby! I love your idea though (looked at some planners that were already made... wasn't liking what I saw). I think that might very well work for me! Thanks for sharing this.
ReplyDeleteI like this Sherry. Especially how you included the learning things & outings & home jobs, dinner etc. Hmmmm... I'm usually a list girl but the lists get lost more often than not & this might be a great way to have it all in one place. Cheers :) p.s. Thanks for stopping by my blog :)
ReplyDeleteI love how you have this organized by activity/subject rather than a timetable!
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