Make Monday Count
I love Mondays. The only place I have to go on Mondays is piano lessons at 11am. The rest of the day is all mine. Mondays are a chance to start over. Regardless of how last week turned out, this week has the potential for greatness. The things I do on Mondays lay the foundation for where my week will go. For example: Every Monday I change our sheets, take inventory of all the food in the house, plan my menu, make a grocery list, complete any laundry from the weekend, and do a general cleaning of the whole house (nothing detailed, just the basics). Of course my Mondays include lists of many kinds; to-do lists, grocery lists, lesson plans, and errands to be run. This is your chance to set some goals for the week. Don’t be unrealistic, but do challenge yourself. For example, last week was the beginning of November. Therefore, my goals for November included working out three mornings a week at 5am and quitting coffee (I know, it’s crazy!). So far, so good! I weened myself from the coffee last week and now I haven’t had any since Friday. I think I’m finally over the headaches and can make it through my day without a nap. I worked out four days last week and then the family went for a two hour bike ride on Saturday. That was a great start for me. Now it is Monday again. I worked out this morning and now I need to get off the computer and get started on the rest of my lists! Be productive. Set your timer! Write everything down. It is very rewarding to sit down in the evening and be able to look at everything you accomplished that day. Especially if you’re a stay at home mom and your husband wonders what you do all day…as if you actually have free time! Have a Marvelous Monday!!
~audrey
Tags: goals, housework, planning, productivity