Sometimes, we stress every little thing in our lives, and feel bad that we cant be superheros and get everything done.  But, here are a few tips to help you manage your time effectively.

SET YOUR ALARM
If you have trouble remembering little things, dates, times, etc, set your alarm on your watch or cell hone for that day or time.  Its like a technologically advanced string around your finger.

STOP AND BREATHE.
Sometimes taking a mini break is all you need to start fresh. grab a drink, sit for a minute, or hehe..... blog for a second. Just a secind though. and then, get back to work feeling refreshed.

EAT SOMETHING
grab a granola bar. or better yet, grab a pepperment patty, and munch on a peice while you work. the little sweetness will make your job happier.

MUSIC
play something soft if you are trying to create, or if you are cleaning, really blast your music and rock out while you dust. making a job seem fun with music always works for me.

MAKE TIME
make time for the big things like work and the home and everything, but make time for your family and yourself too. doesnt have to be alot.  15 minutes helping my son with homework, ten minutes lovey dovey with my hubby before he falls asleep, five minutes to read a book to my son, and a hot shower is sometimes all i can fit in there, but it does matter. every minute you devote to your family MATTERS.


MAKE A LIST
Make a list of to-dos, and then check them off when you finish them. I put a smiley face sticker on my to-do list, and i feel accomplished. lol   Get a corkboard or a postit board for your refridgerator.   keep track of things yu can put off till tommorow, and things you need to do TODAY. sometimes i find myself working on things that I am not gonna list for another week, when there are things that need to be packaged and shipped sitting on the table.

GET SOME AIR.
five minutes in the fresh air always helps when i am overwhelmed.  Try just tossing pebbles, or looking at the birds for a few minutes.


CRACK DOWN
Tell yourself:  "OK, you can have that few minutes on the blog/outside/on the phone, but only five. ANd then you are gonna work till you finish"   and stick to it.  then reward yourself!   chocolate is good.  a bath is good.


DONT SWEAT THE LITTLE THINGS
If you got HALF of your to do list done,  dont worry about the fact that there are a few dishes in the sink, or you fed your family pizza (they love it lol) or that you didnt get the lint roller out and go over your sofa with it........ the point is, congreatulate yourself for what you DID do!

And last but not least, like everything, try to fit a little fun in there somewhere.