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Kids: Visual To-Do Lists
Are you constantly nagging your child to complete each step of their daily routine?
"Brush your teeth, make your bed, clean up your room, do your homework...."
By teaching some basic organization skills, you can teach your child more responsibility and lighten your burden at the same time. Create a visual To-Do list.
1. Take a routine and divide it into its individual components. For example, the morning routine may consist of: make bed, get dressed, brush teeth, brush hair.
2. Print a list of these items on a piece of paper. Next to each item put a picture that represents each action. You can use magazine photos or clip art images.
3. Post the list in a location where your child can't miss it (the bathroom mirror; the refrigerator door).
4. The greatest success comes when the child creates their own to-do list.
5. This type of list can be used for different routines: morning, after school, evening, etc.
A visual list is a great way to teach young children basic organization skills, even if they are not yet able to read.
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Time: Don't Break the Chain
 Trying to create a new habit?
This method has been attributed to the comedian Jerry Seinfeld. He used it to get himself to write each day:
Start with a blank monthly calendar. For each day you perform the desired behavior, create a red X. After a few days, just remind yourself "Don't break the chain." This simple system is clever and before long, you will have created a new habit. |
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Home & Office: Email Subject Lines
Here are some clever ways to make your subject line matter and get your emails read:
1. FYI: I will be out of the office this Friday, June 8th EOM (End of Message).
2. QUESTION: How many vacation days to I have remaining?
3. REQUEST: Please edit attached document.
4. URGENT: Need your input by 3 PM today!
Using a single word before the subject line helps to convey your message more clearly. And, although it may appear obvious, you should always aim to be concise in your writing.
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