The key is not to prioritize what's on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities--Stephen R. Covey
This was the quote I read today and it made me really go, "huh." If you know me, then you know I'm a planner. I have my Tungsten (I really want an iphone!) and I schedule everything in it. Everything's color coordinated so I know who is doing what and when. My planner also has a "task" section. Everyday I have a list of things that I would like to get done. I'm also realistic and realize that I won't get it all done, but I really, really like checking things off.
In my "to-do" list, which I update every Sunday (hello 1st born neurotic tendencies or is it OCD?) I always have a list of 100+ things I'd like to get done that week. It never happens, but I try. Who says that being a SAHM is easy? I give myself things to do and ideas for the week. I like being busy and productive. However when does busy and productive become overwhelmed and stressed...when you literally try to check off 100+ things off your list.
So the quote from Covey has me thinking. What are my priorities and how do I schedule them? My priorities are:
**spending time with my kids & Hubby
**having a morning devotional. I feel it really prepares me for the day. It's my time with God.
**blogging (SO cathartic!)
**working out
**making baby blankets for friends, family, and the pregnancy center
I definitely get to check off each of the above each day...it's the other things that I would like to do, and some that should be priorities that don't get checked off. Something to think about.
What are your priorities? Are you able to get to get them on a daily or weekly basis? How do you schedule your time?
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Thursday, June 10, 2010
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
The Queen of Returns
I've become one of "those" people. You know the ones that return everything! It's terrible and I don't relish it, but I'm getting better at it. It's not that I don't like what I bought, but because I have found it somewhere else and cheaper!
I have decided to be a SAHM. It was my choice and I love it, but not having my income does put a crimp in our budget. I have to be more careful of what I choose to do with our money. I'm the one who does 85% of the food shopping and probably 95% of everything else. I decide what we need for the home, for the kids, and for the hubby. Sometimes I'll think about what I need (well I do have a running wish list on Amazon, but I rarely indulge!) Granted, I did just buy myself an expensive pair of running shoes, but I use them almost everyday and getting a good pair means no more knee pain. I think it was worth the trade off.
A friend of mine was shocked that I would check with my husband before buying a tricycle for my daughter. She laughed at me and said, "Just buy it if you like it." Well, when I was working, I wouldn't have thought twice about it, nor would I worry about bargains. But I don't work outside the home anymore. I definitely work, but my income is the hugs and kisses from my kids and having a happy family. So, yes, I do check with my husband for larger ticket items. I also return things if I can find it cheaper somewhere else.
Anyway, so I return everything. And I mean everything! Part of it is my lack of organization. Sometimes I find that I already had something at home that would do just nicely and so I have to return what I bought to "replace" that thing I couldn't find. Part of it is that I'm still honing my bargain seeking skills. Who knew that kids sunglasses were 2/$5 at one store or $5.99 each at another? So of course I returned the $5.99 pairs that I bought my kids. And someone reading this blog will tell me that I can find them cheaper somewhere else. That's fine! Sometimes I will buy something and my husband will say, "Really? Do you think we really need that?" Sometimes we do, and other times we don't. So back to the store I go to return things.
I could probably save myself some extra cash, gas, and time if I was able to find what I needed at a good price the first time. So my goal is: 1) to be better organized so that I can find the things that I need right in my own home; 2) Get better at recognizing what a "good" price is; 3) Find the sales/bargains. Maybe if I can do these 3 things I will no longer be the queen of returns, and most importantly I will be able to save money, gas, and time!
I have decided to be a SAHM. It was my choice and I love it, but not having my income does put a crimp in our budget. I have to be more careful of what I choose to do with our money. I'm the one who does 85% of the food shopping and probably 95% of everything else. I decide what we need for the home, for the kids, and for the hubby. Sometimes I'll think about what I need (well I do have a running wish list on Amazon, but I rarely indulge!) Granted, I did just buy myself an expensive pair of running shoes, but I use them almost everyday and getting a good pair means no more knee pain. I think it was worth the trade off.
A friend of mine was shocked that I would check with my husband before buying a tricycle for my daughter. She laughed at me and said, "Just buy it if you like it." Well, when I was working, I wouldn't have thought twice about it, nor would I worry about bargains. But I don't work outside the home anymore. I definitely work, but my income is the hugs and kisses from my kids and having a happy family. So, yes, I do check with my husband for larger ticket items. I also return things if I can find it cheaper somewhere else.
Anyway, so I return everything. And I mean everything! Part of it is my lack of organization. Sometimes I find that I already had something at home that would do just nicely and so I have to return what I bought to "replace" that thing I couldn't find. Part of it is that I'm still honing my bargain seeking skills. Who knew that kids sunglasses were 2/$5 at one store or $5.99 each at another? So of course I returned the $5.99 pairs that I bought my kids. And someone reading this blog will tell me that I can find them cheaper somewhere else. That's fine! Sometimes I will buy something and my husband will say, "Really? Do you think we really need that?" Sometimes we do, and other times we don't. So back to the store I go to return things.
I could probably save myself some extra cash, gas, and time if I was able to find what I needed at a good price the first time. So my goal is: 1) to be better organized so that I can find the things that I need right in my own home; 2) Get better at recognizing what a "good" price is; 3) Find the sales/bargains. Maybe if I can do these 3 things I will no longer be the queen of returns, and most importantly I will be able to save money, gas, and time!
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