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Kids: Vacation Allowance
 Did you ever notice that almost every ride at Disney ends in a gift shop? It's a great marketing concept, but a nightmare for parents!
How can you avoid your kids getting the "I want this" and "I want that" syndrome?
Try setting a Vacation Allowance.
If you ask younger children to come up with the amount, they often propose less than you would have offered. By giving them what they ask for, it's difficult for them to complain that it isn't enough (after all, they set the amount!)
When your child says "Can I have this?" the answer is simple "Of
course you can, honey, that's what your vacation allowance is for."
Guide them with their purchases but be sure to let them buy what
they want. After all, it's their money.
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Time: Reduce Mental Clutter
 Successfully using a To-Do list is a great way to reduce Mental Clutter (you know, those thoughts that run around in your head and keep you up at night.)
Tips for a better To-Do List:
1. Keep it short
2. Review daily
3. Put it in writing
4. Keep it current
5. Schedule items into calendar
Keep your list fresh and throw out the old ones.
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Home & Office: Think Orderly
 Are you the person who says "Yes" anytime you are asked to help?
Maybe it's because you aren't thinking straight.
There are more and more demands on our time. If you're feeling overwhelmed by your obligations, it's time to prioritize.
Thinking orderly means knowing what you must do versus what you want to do and finding a good balance.
If your To-Dos are orderly, it is easier to decline getting involved in something you either don't have time for or aren't interested in.
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