NEW - ORGANIZING CALENDAR FOR 2009
Each month I will share three things to do that will help you get organized in 2009. You can choose to do one or more of my suggestions, or come up with your own.
JANUARY - Start with a Plan
Purge and store away holiday decorations
- Use containers that will store neatly in the space you have.
- Sort like items with like items and label the containers where you can see the contents when stored away.
- Purge unused or broken decorations; really think about what you can reasonable bring out next holiday season.
Enter important dates and recurring events on your new calendar (If you don't know the exact date, make note of the event on any empty space.)
- Enter birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, vacation, club meetings, and other annually recurring events.
- Note months for personal grooming dates; hair, facial, massage etc.
- Set months for annual medical, dental, vision appointments
- Schedule renewals for recurring health prescriptions on the same date each month
- Spread out car maintenance throughout the year (oil, services)
- Spread out home maintenance throughout the year (air conditioner, heating, windows/screens, carpet cleaning, pest control)
- Note pet maintenance due dates (vaccinations, heartworm, flea treatments)
- Note subscription renewals (newspapers, magazines, on-line services)
- Plan for "date night" with spouse, kids or friends - schedule your fun
Create a list of personal goals for this year
- Set no more than three reasonable goals to achieve this year (if you achieve all three, you can add more)
- Keep this list in a visible place and look at it every day
I've been spending time putting away holiday decorations after a week's visit from my daughter and grand-dog Dixie. We had a crazy and wonderful time with friends and family. Now it's back to reality.