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Time Management for Single Moms – How to Save Hours in a Day

Author: Michael Lee Author Ranking Gold Featured Author | Posted: 27-04-2007 | Comments: 0 | Views: 19 | Rating:  (53) Article Popularity - Blue (?) Got a Question? Ask.
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Don't you sometimes wish that a day has 72 hours instead of just 24? If you’re a single mom, time management is a necessary skill. You cannot afford to just settle with, “There is so much to do in so little time. That’s just the way it is”


Time management can daunting for single moms. As breadwinners of the next generation, single moms often engage in stressful multi-tasking, but they still lack time to do everything that needs to be done. If you think it's tough being a mom, try being a working mom. If you think it's tough being a working mom, try being a single mom.
There are methods that can be applied to time management, especially for single moms. If you want to know the secrets of time management suited for single moms, read the following tips:

Time Management for Single Moms Tip # 1: Plan and Organize.

Your days should be mapped out to maximize time. At the start of every phase in your life, a new job, a new year, after your birthday, etc., plan how your days go. Scheduling is imperative, if you seek to do the most that you can with every hour that you're given. Stick to your schedules, giving allowances only for priorities and your children.

Time Management for Single Moms Tip # 2: Prioritize.

If, for example, something comes up, or too much is on your schedule for the day, bump off a few tasks. Prioritize the most important tasks that you really have to do today, and spread out the rest to do for the next few days.

Just list down everything you need to do, and then rank them up by urgency. Limit yourself to ten per day, and tick off these tasks as you finish them. If something comes up that you also must attend to, prioritize only the most urgent and most important tasks to fill your day with. Remember, you are no Superwoman. Take care of your sanity too.

Time Management for Single Moms Tip # 3: Delegate.

When you know that you can't do everything on your schedule, you need to ask for help and give some of your tasks to others. Remember that you're only human. You need to have time for yourself, too. You also shouldn't let yourself get run down by multi-tasking. If you can't mind the kids because you have to work, get daycare. You could also look for a babysitter.

But if you worry about your kids' security, it would be best if your office has daycare facilities. At least your kids will be near you and you can work with less worry, knowing they are safe and nearby.

Living the life of a single mom can become fun and enjoyable, if you apply these tips. Time management for single moms is easy; you just have to start by admitting that you can only do so much in a day.

Time management is a skill that single moms must learn, and learn well. With the dual role you have (and who knows what other things you’ll be able to do), being able to plan, prioritize, and delegate your tasks are essential to maintain your sanity. For single moms, time management is a breeze if they’re willing to put this plan into action.

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