We are in the second week of January 2014! How did we get here so fast??? I swear time is speeding up! This year is already shaping up to be a year of projects, trips and all-around-busy-ness. I have already had a few moments of inner terror thinking about all the things I need to accomplish! BUT, I refuse to let those moments overtake me! I have asked God to do some BIG things in our family and ministry this year (not to mention my own personal life). I am ready to WOMAN UP and do everything I can to keep my mind focused on Him and the goals I believe He has given me.
The questions I asked myself at the end of 2013 was this…. “How am I going to keep track of what I need to do? What can I do to be more organized and more efficient?”
I have a plan. A plan that I am excited about! A plan that will only work if I stick to it! I am sure that there will be adjustments along the way. More of this… Less of that.. But it is a guideline that will help me keep on track. I am a visual person and I also am a PAPER person. I am obsessed with writing lists and ideas and basically everything. I know that There Is An App for That! but I still want a piece of paper and a pen with thick ink to work out what is in my head. It helps me.
I found a few free printable calendars and customized them to my needs. Printed them out and took them down to Staples and had them spiral bound for under $5.
Here are the links to the print outs I used. Free Calendars, Menu Planning Tools, and Chore Charts. The Ultimate Mom Calendar is the big one that helps with staying on top of the house cleaning and personal maintenance. I really like how it gives detailed suggestions or you can customize it to whatever you need.
I also am going to attempt a chore chart for my boys. Hopefully that will help them (and me) be motivated to help mommy out around the house and feel good about being rewarded!
What have you done to set yourself up for a Fabulous Year?
HAPPY PLANNING!!
KEIKILANI
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Thank you so much for providing the wonderful links to the great Making a Plan doc. printables. I love them.