Smart Single Moms and Time

You're a single mother, of course you don't have enough time. You're running double duty constantly and the there is never enough day left. Shove that pile of responsibilities off to the next day and hope nothing more piles up while you catch a bit of sleep each night.

Isn't there a better way?

Well, probably not. But there are some time saving tips that can help you.

1. Know when to multitask: Sometimes multitasking is a life saver, but sometimes it only puts off something that requires your full attention - and then takes up more time later. I recall a teenage girl's grip to her multitasking mother, "Mom, multitasking is fine unless I am one of your many tasks. I want you to listen to me." The point was well taken. At the same time, din't just give in to every request from your kids. Giving them undivded attention now will likely reduce their insistence on too much of it.

2. Taming the paper tiger. Deal with paperwork now and you won't have to deal with it twice or worry about it when you need it. Investing time in paper management is jst that, an investment that cost time up front, but please, pleas,e believe me that when the time comes to need it, you won't have the luxury of time to go looking for it all over the place.

3. Time tasks. Gat a kitchen timer use it. Allot time to tasks and do them in that time allotted.

4. Sleep healthy. You are more productive when you are well rested. Get 8 hours as often as you can. Fewer efficient awake hours are better then more inefficient awake hours. Plus, you run the risk of heath issues when you do not get enough sleep. Then you're really "wasting" time.

5. Live within your circle of influence. When you spend time trying to do soemthing that is outside of your control, you are wasting time - period. Learn to decide what you can and cannot do and spend time doing what you can.

Your time is valuable; use it well.