The school year is almost here. Are you feeling overwhelmed by all the tasks and activities coming your way? Keep reading to learn why the perfect planner won’t help!
Chauffeur, chef, medic, entertainer, maid, therapist, tutor, money manager, cruise director.
These are just some of the many different roles of being a parent.
Not to mention working at a paying job or running your own business.
Or self-care, date night, or time with friends.
It feels like there is never enough time in the day to get it all done.
Maybe you’ve thought if you could just find the perfect planner or app.
Schedule every minute of your day.
Then you would have more control over your days and get more done!
What if I told you that the perfect planner won’t help you get it all done?
Simply getting everything documented and scheduled is not going to make your days run smoothly.
The secret to getting everything done is understanding your values and goals for yourself, your career, and your family.
You can empty the drawer full of planners that you tried and didn’t like. You can delete the apps on your phone that are taking up space and not being used. Your kids can color all over the dry-erase calendar that you thought was the answer, but haven’t updated in 6 months.
No more spending hours online researching the best planner out there
When you have done the work to know that what’s on your to-do list belongs there, it’s easier to focus on what needs to happen daily. Not all the tasks (because you aren’t responsible for all the tasks!).
And over time, your days start to feel a bit more expansive. And you start to feel a bit more in control.
You don’t need the perfect planner or perfect app to keep yourself organized. They are helpful, but they’re tools.
What you need is fewer things on that list in the first place.
This might sound both simple and daunting at the same time. You’re thinking, lady, I don’t have time to figure this out. I need to get my kids registered for school, buy school supplies, and find new soccer cleats. Plus, we’ve already committed to all our activities this Fall. I can’t pull them now just to give ourselves more time!
And you’re right. You want to show up for commitments you’ve already made. And getting ready for the school year is a lot.
Yet, when you start connecting what you say yes to with your goals or values, you start saying no to more things. And over time, this leads to your days feeling a bit less hectic.
Maybe you’re committed for this Fall. But winter and spring don’t have to feel so hectic.