Time Management Tips- for busy families

Nicole Avery

www.planningwithkids.com

All resource and links mentioned can be found at:

www.planningwithkids.com/time

Nicole Avery – mum

to 5, blogger,

author, coach,

runner, lover of

diet coke and

spreadsheets!

1. Set Personal GoalsKnow what it is you want to do with your time!

2. Create A Work PlanAvoid procrastination by knowing what you need to do when.

3. Watch MultitaskingCan be effective use of time but can also create a false sense of

productivity.

4. Menu PlanTakes care of many activities at once – what to cook, shopping lists, budgeting.

5. Advanced PreparationKeep a step ahead to allow room for family life’s natural disasters!

6. Use A TimerBe disciplined. Use a timer for playing with the kids, cleaning tasks, time online etc

7. DelegateIt is ok to give jobs to the kids and your partner.

8. Plan and PruneEffective time management doesn’t mean doing it all. You need to

make decisions on where to spend your time.

All resource and links mentioned can be found at:

www.planningwithkids.com/time

Nicole Avery – mum

to 5, blogger,

author, coach,

runner, lover of

diet coke and

spreadsheets!