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Getting Organized, by Dr. Brad Schwall
The Goals of Getting Organized
Being organized helps you be:- Less stressed
- More efficient
- More effective
How to Get it Done
1. Know what needs to be done
- Write it down
- List quick "to-dos," current projects, upcoming projects, and project wish-lists
- Guide your children to think about what's ahead
- Talk as a family about upcoming commitments and assignments
2. Make a plan
- Mark time-specific "to-dos" on your calendar
- Keep a family calendar
- Have a routine for fulfilling regular obligations
- Break big tasks down into smaller steps
3. Put the plan into action
- Stick to your plan and adjust when necessary
- Get things done ahead of time to avoid procrastinating
- Review what needs to be done
- Focus on successes
Teaching Children to Be Organized
- Model organization
- Guide children to be organized by supervising planning
- Allow children to be responsible for organizing, planning, and getting things done on their own
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