I’ve found that you have not only to organize your homeschool, but also to do it in a way that suits your family’s personality and practice. If you don’t manage them well, there will be utter chaos. Since we live, eat, sleep, and school at our home, there is a myriad of tasks - and stuff – to juggle. One of the things that I’ve gleaned in this home education gig, is that organizing homeschool stuff: supplies, routines, and schedules is super duper important. We’ve homeschooled away from home and hunkered down just like everyone else during lockdown.
We’ve paid big bucks for pricey homeschool curriculum and art supplies and we’ve made good use of free homeschool supplies whenever they’ve crossed our paths. Over the years, we’ve done school in small spaces and big ones. They are people my husband and I love to be with! Homeschooling has played a big role in that. I love each of my kids and the unique people they are becoming. Two kids have graduated college, two are currently in college, two are still on my watch. It has been one of my best life decisions ever. Whether this is something you’ve been wanting to do for some time or a choice you made in just the last year or two, welcome to the party! I’m officially starting my 21st year of homeschooling with about 4 more to go. School Records/Portfolios/Cumulative Files.Assignment Sheets, Assignment Binders and/or Student Planners."Did you know that some email programs allow you to take an email and easily create an appointment or a task? Once it’s where it belongs, it won’t be screaming at you every time you open your mailbox," advises O'Malley.Ī little effort can go a long way. If you're feeling tired at work, try taking a few minutes to organize your surrounds by throwing away your garbage or filing your emails. Clearing out clutter will give you the energy to focus on what you need to do. BE MORE PRODUCTIVE AT WORKĭisorganization can make you feel unmotivated. You're also more inclined to find motivation to exercise if you plan out time for it. When you've planned out your meals, you're less likely to forget to pack something to eat, which leads to less impulsive eating. It doesn’t matter what you do - it matters that you do it!" HEALTHIER LIFESTYLE O'Malley adds, "So often we leave ourselves until last! There is no way that you can take care of anyone else - patients, family, friends - if you're running on fumes. You can discover you have more time to focus on your own agenda when you actually make time for it! Try writing down and prioritizing time to do something you enjoy. Get organized by clearing away the clutter in your room so you can sleep longer and deeper at night. Additionally, if you are disorganized you may be staying up later to do something at the last minute, or worrying about something that needs to be done. "Will it really take two hours to complete that task because of the task itself or because of the interruptions you allow." SLEEP BETTERĮven if you don't realize it, clutter in your bedroom can cause you to lose out on sleep. "When you have a to-do list, honestly assess the amount of time you spend there," explains O'Malley. Lisbeth O'Malley, an employee development specialist at Beaumont, says one of the most productive things that can be done is simply tracking your day. Take the time to examine how you can make adjustments to remove the "stressors" in your life and ultimately reduce your stress levels. Getting organized will feel like a weight has been lifted off your shoulders. With all of the health benefits of being organized, you might want to start today! STRESS RELIEFĪn endless list of things to do constantly looming over you is often the source of stress in your life.