See what will really not be missed and delete it from your life. Learn to use email folders and rules to keep your incoming messages automatically sorted for quick and easy reference. This way you can see and take action on “hot” items and postpone others (like store emails) until your off-peak hours.
Although this phrase became popular to teach our kids to refuse drugs, it sometimes is useful phrase for BizMoms to remember too. When you are in the midst of raising your family and growing your business it may be time to cut back. If you find yourself and your family always rushing from one activity to the next consider cutting back.
Create reusable templates and directions so recurring household and business tasks are quick to repeat. Some possibilities include master grocery lists, housekeeping schedules, and business forms.
Start teaching your family members self reliance as soon as possible. Even if they aren’t perfect at first, they need the chance to learn. Have youngsters set the table, load and unload the dishwasher, and be responsible for their own laundry (by age 8). Becoming a master of delegation will serve you in your business as well. Look for ways to add team members to your business, too!
The 80%/20% rule applies to so much more than business. It’s about life (and clutter). Most people only use about 20% of what they own. So whether its clothes, kitchen appliances or boxes stored in the garage, start with a goal of downsizing just 10% of “stuff”. You’ll have more time and energy to use and enjoy the rest.
