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Crystal is a winner of Top 25 Home Management Moms - 2012
Like most parents, I think it's safe to say that our system is not perfect! However, we do have toy bins that keep things separated, and we operate on a system of putting the current item away before a second toy is taken out. We've always taught our children to put things in their proper place when finished with them. I think the key is to start early.
Baby steps. If you look at your entire house, and think about how unorganized or cluttered it is, you'll be overwhelmed. Start with one room, or even one area. Commit to spending small amounts of time organizing, cleaning, and decluttering. For me, those times are before lunch, before hubby gets home from work, and before bedtime so we can wake up to a clean slate. It doesn't have to be a lot, but a small amount, done consistently will make a big difference in overall home management.
Self-discipline and time management. These are things that I think are vital to home management, and that I sometimes struggle with. Between facebook, twitter, and other great blogs and sites, along with kiddos and real life...well, my time can quickly get crowded. It's important for me to be proactive about how I spend my time. I used to struggle with procrastination, until I learned that I was really handicapping myself with it. I found that if I'm procrastinating, and something huge comes up unexpectedly, it's a big deal. Like I'm-going-to-have-a-nervous-breakdown big deal. But, if I'm effectively managing my time otherwise, if something comes up, it's not such a big deal--because I'm not already working from behind. So, that's a challenge for me, but one that I have learned is really important to try and overcome.
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