I love being a mom! It’s rewarding, heartwarming and… tiresome! With family activities, household chores and my career, there really is not much time down time. When I do have a moment for my body to rest, my mind is still racing. Last weekend I sat down with some coffee and began organizing my life and dumping the clutter. The best solution for my stress at work and at home has been time management. The best tips I can share with you involve order, focus and patience.
Divide up household chores among family members. When chores are broken down into simple tasks they become more manageable. Decide which tasks you need to do and which small jobs can be delegated to kids and/or husband. I know this might seem crazy, but your family wants to help! Your family, co-workers and friends do not want to see you handle everything by yourself. Moreover, they don’t want to see you stressed, disappointed or frustrated. You’ll be surprised at how capable your kids are in handling responsibility. But remember: don’t nag! Everyone wants to help you; but no one likes being forced into it or pushed around. So be sure to provide encouragement to your little helpers and reward them for a job well done!
Learn to say “No”. We already have a lot on our plates; and yet when someone asks for our time and attention- we readily give it to them. I know we accept these jobs with the best of intentions. However, when we cannot devote enough of ourselves to the project, we take shortcuts. These shortcuts could prove to be more disappointing than saying “no” from the start. Look at your priorities and say yes only when necessary.
Develop a routine from morning to bedtime. After the kids are in bed, keep up the routine! It’s not easy to care for kids, a home, work and relationships. But it is easy to put yourself last on the list. Make yourself a priority: go to the gym, give yourself a pedicure, revive date night.
While you are regaining focus and order to your life remember that you will have unexpected, unwelcomed interruptions like a bad progress reports, a flooded basement, squirrels in the attic, or an outrageous auto repair. Remember too, that the people in your life: friends, family, coworkers and Mechanic-on-Duty, want to help you in time management, savings and success. Mechanic-on-Duty can help with those unanticipated auto repairs and emergencies because we do all the work for you: make sure you have a certified technician, in a credible facility, performing the necessary repairs that will keep you and your family safe. You do so much at work and at home- it’s about time you get the honest, loyal support you deserve.
Take care of yourself. Everyone wants to see you succeed and be happy 
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