Get Back to Basics with Menu Planning

When things start going a little bit crazy, the first thing I do is go back to basics.

Like when I feel overwhelmed with the business, I drag out one of my master to-do lists and start writing down everything.

In the same way, when if feels like things are too busy in my life at home, I get back to basics with a few things. I:

1. write EVERYTHING down on our kitchen calendar
2. clean my kitchen (I like a clean and uncluttered working space so this helps me feel centred; a friend of mine likes doing laundry - she is obviously crazy :)!!!)
3. menu plan

A few weeks ago, I was on a course for 4 of the 5 weekdays so things were wild at home. One of the first things I did when I got home on Friday evening is I did the shopping list and I wrote out my menu plan.

If you're having a busy time, grab a menu planning form and write down a few meals.

Don't feel that menu planning will stifle your spontaneity or creativity. You can always mix it up and have Thursday's meal on Monday if that's what you feel like, etc.

The truth is that menu planning will save you at least 2 - 3 hours a week, so make the plan work for you.

Marcia Francois is a time management and organising coach who empowers small business owners and other busy professionals who want to make the most of their time. You’ll get simple, practical organising and time management secrets to help you work less and enjoy life more! Visit Marcia's website for your free Organising Success Pack.

Posted September 23, 2008, filed in How I de-cluttered, Clutter Control Products, Clutter Hacks