I have finally created something that works better for me than the traditional TO DO list. In the past I would grab my pad of paper and simply list the things that I wanted to accomplish that day. Well, it was just a jumble of ideas mixed up in whatever order the thoughts came out of my head.

So, I decided to categorize my TO DO list. Using Microsoft Word, I created a document called Daily Activity List. I left a space for the date at the top. Then I created a table. I broke my "daily activities" into household activities, cooking activities, gardening  activities, school planning activities, sewing activities and personal goals. Under each section I gave myself FOUR lines. I did this so I didn't write down more than I could possibly accomplish in one day. I hate to admit that I have a habit of doing that.

At the beginning of the week, I print out six of these sheets because I don't use one on Sunday. Each morning after my Bible time, I fill one in for the day. I can honestly say that even though I have on occasion transfered an activity over several days, I am accomplishing more during my "summer break" than I would have without this handy tool.

Blessings,
Jennie

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Posted by gabbie427

Great idea!!! Isn't it great when you FINALLY figure out what works for you??? LOL

I made a list of everything that needed to be done in each room. Then I split the rooms in the house by 5 days (I don't do cleaning or laundry on Saturdays or Sundays. I still cook and do dishes these two days and I review my menus, grocery shop, etc. on those days.), which came out to cleaning 2 rooms per day. I add on to each day, dishes and straightening up, and then add any errands I need to get done and what is on the menu for supper that evening as well. That's what works for me!!

God's Blessings,
Amy Jo

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