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Tag Archives: Scheduling
15 Ways to Improve Concentration
There are simply days when we have a very difficult time concentrating. Our children are no different.
Great Deal on My PERFECT Planner!
Planner sampling? Every year I try a new planner. Call me a perfectionist. I was looking for the PERFECT planner. Well, I found it!
Why Multitasking Has a Bad Rap and 12 Tips for Using It
Multitasking seems to have picked up a bad rap in the last several years. But like everything else, it is possible to use it for good! When I hear someone say something like (just one example from many to choose from): Stop multi-tasking. Multi-tasking is rarely effective and almost never leads to increased productivity. WheneverContinue reading “Why Multitasking Has a Bad Rap and 12 Tips for Using It”
Getting Things Done by David Allen ~ Review
Struggling to find an organizing system that works for you? Check out Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen. Getting Things Done provides an organizing system that attempts to incorporate all of life: Welcome to a gold mine of insights into strategies for how to have more energy, be more relaxed,Continue reading “Getting Things Done by David Allen ~ Review”
Finding Balance
Homeschooling requires finding balance. With all of the the focus on being productive, it is not surprising that we find ourselves on the cusp of complete and utter burnout! We have apps, roles and goals, lists, habits, more to do better, and frogs to eat. And our complete focus on pushing through and getting thingsContinue reading “Finding Balance”
9 Possible Reasons Why You Are Too Busy
9 possible reasons why you might find yourself too busy ~ and how to fix that!
20 Tips for Staying Organized
Today we are constantly hit with streaming, flashing, fast-paced content that tends to leave us distracted and anything but organized. Here are 20 tips for staying organized — but this is not your ordinary let’s-get-organized list…. Obviously, discipline is one key to staying organized. When it comes to getting organized, this is the area thatContinue reading “20 Tips for Staying Organized”
Summer School for Mom: Creating a Schedule
Six tips for creating a workable schedule!
10 Ways to Stay Well-Rounded
Homeschooling can consume us — if we let it. It can become not only what we do, but who we are, the sum total of our existence. Here are 10 ways to stay well-rounded and avoid becoming one-dimensional! 1. Spend time with God. As a Christian, this is where my day starts. My faithContinue reading “10 Ways to Stay Well-Rounded”
8 Reasons to Schedule in Blocks
Less chaos? Get more done? Avoid nagging? 8 reasons to schedule in blocks.
6 Tips for Avoiding Burnout
From expectations to practical solutions, here are 6 tips for avoiding burnout!
4 Ways to Provide Time for Productive Interests
4 ways to create time in the day for your student to pursue productive interests.
10 Ideas for Overcoming Lazy Habits
Do you find that you are simply not getting as much done as you used to? The dirty dishes stay around longer. The laundry can be found in piles scattered around the house. Not all of the math problems are getting done — and forget the science experiments! It usually sneaks up on us, perhapsContinue reading “10 Ideas for Overcoming Lazy Habits”
Smooth and Easy Days {Free eBook on Habits}
We all want our homeschooling days to be smooth and easy. Sonya Shafer of Simply Charlotte Mason explains that smooth and easy days start with good habits. Think about it: character is a result of habit. If a person is known for being truthful—having a truthful character—it’s because he is habitually truthful, not truthful onlyContinue reading “Smooth and Easy Days {Free eBook on Habits}”
10 Ways to Overcome the February Blahs!
Are you hoping spring blossoms a little early this year? Perhaps it is the letdown after the holidays. Maybe it’s the weather, or being indoors. Perhaps it’s the routine of routine. Whatever IT is, many of us find ourselves — and our children — fighting the February blahs. Here are 10 ideas to spark upContinue reading “10 Ways to Overcome the February Blahs!”
Scheduling by Principle: 3 Tips for Getting It Done
I don’t know about you, but I have a very difficult time finding the right planner. Where is the datebook, calendar, app, or list that adequately summarizes my day and tasks? Here is a news flash — it doesn’t exist! Instead, I am learning to schedule by principle.* If you are an up-in-the-air schedule personContinue reading “Scheduling by Principle: 3 Tips for Getting It Done”
9 Tips for Moving from Chaos to Peace
There will be days when things are chaotic — but they should never be the rule in our homes or our lives! Here are 9 tips for moving from chaos to peace.
The Key to Being Truly Productive
You sure can tell we are all striving to be productive. Just take a quick glance at the bestsellers online and off. Books abound with quick steps to become more productive. Everybody seems to have a free productivity eBook download. More websites issue bulletins daily with to-dos, quotes, and inspirational pins. You’d think with allContinue reading “The Key to Being Truly Productive”
8 Things to Make Time for … No Matter Your Method
8 things to do to provide an education for that is individual, interesting, in-depth, and full of life!
7 Building Blocks of a Well-Rounded Homeschool
I remember reading somewhere along the line on during our homeschool journey about a framework one family used to build their homeschool. We adapted that framework, and others that we encountered that had similar purpose, into a general framework that met our own needs, creating the building blocks that established our learning days. Our endContinue reading “7 Building Blocks of a Well-Rounded Homeschool”
6 Time-Saving Ideas
There never seems to be enough time in a day! Want to find more? Here are 6 time-saving ideas: 1. Prioritize. Feel like you have hundreds of tasks requiring your attention each day? Most moms do. Homeschool moms tend to find themselves with an extra helping. Ever hear of of Steven Covey’s Big Rocks demonstration?Continue reading “6 Time-Saving Ideas”
6 Tips for Creating a Workable Schedule
No matter what type of planner, calendar, to-do list, or app you use, it starts by creating a workable schedule. After all, a schedule is only as good as the thought behind it. So here are 6 tips to help you create a schedule that will work for you: Know what type of scheduler youContinue reading “6 Tips for Creating a Workable Schedule”
8 Homeschool-Handy Open Source Alternatives
When you are on a budget, it is nice to know there are alternatives to some of the more expensive software applications! Many of these alternatives are not only free, but in some cases better than the original. Here are our favorite homeschool-handy open source alternatives: OpenOffice Update: We now recommend LibreOffice. An every-bit-as-good alternativeContinue reading “8 Homeschool-Handy Open Source Alternatives”
