We know that getting organized makes each day less stressful, and that includes the morning rush. When everyone is rushing around getting ready to begin a new day, the home environment can get a little crazy. Organization makes a big difference. If everyone can follow a system for getting ready, and no one is running around looking for his or her belongings, mornings will be much more pleasant. Everyone will also have a better chance of getting where he or she needs to be, on time.
Stick to the System
Sit down with family members or roommates and devise a workable system. This may mean that different people get up at different times, or it may mean scheduling showers or other time in the bathroom(s).
Build up to Breakfast
Planning breakfast the night before is a good idea. You can get everything ready to go before going off to bed. In the morning, everyone can calmly enter the kitchen and sit down to eat.
Get Clever with Clothing
Each of us has to get dressed every day, so getting and keeping clothes organized is a huge step towards more organized mornings. Preparing clothes the night before, or getting the entire week’s worth of clothing ready over the weekend, will give you a great head start.
Get in Gear
From athletic equipment and umbrellas to briefcases and backpacks, every family has assorted pieces of gear that they need to keep handy. Getting your gear organized so family members can find what they need when they need it will make your mornings calmer.
Papers, Pennies, and Permission Slips
Do you run around looking for a pen to sign those permission slips and progress reports or dig under the couch cushions for change to give your kids for milk money? There’s a better way…
*Please, check back for detailed methods on getting more organized in each of the above areas.
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