When's the last time your family sat down together at the table for a nutritious home-cooked meal? Turn off the TV, set a time and sit down with the whole family. Use the time to talk to each other. Get everyone involved in the meal preparation and clean up.
Less Is More
Does your living area feel cluttered, even after you've tidied up? You might want to consider cutting down on your decorative items. Clear everything away and then add a few accent pieces until the appearance of the room is pleasing without being cluttered. Donate or pack the rest.
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Melissa_35 says: A definite simple solution for me is, making a list. I know when I have a lot to do during the day, sitting down for 2 minutes to just make a quick list of all the things i need to do, helps me out a ton! It helps me make sure i don't forget anything (like the kids at school), and it organizes my time, so i know what i'm doing and when i'm doing it.
Pay Someone To Do It
Feel like you're wasting time on menial tasks you dislike? There are people out there who will perform any service you can imagine - even pick up after your dog. Spend money to save your time and energy for more worthwhile activities.
Email Skills
Presentation counts, even in your written work. Spell check and re-read your messages before sending them off. Email messages are a permanent record, so be attentive to both content and tone.
