It is a blessing to be a woman because I believe we are created to manage and multi-task throughout life whether it is school, work or kids. I don't believe I have a specific strategy, as of now, I'm a single mom of 3, working full time, and school full time. One of my children has ADHD and the youngest suffering from asthma. It is all about a schedule that naturally happens as additional tasks come along in life. You learn to adapt and find your own routine that best coincide with your schedule. It also requires a back up plan and a just in case plan. A back up plan is when you have absolutely no way of picking up the kids, you are sick and you are low on gas and have to find family or friends who are willing to step in and play a temporary mom (or dad). A just in case plan is when you are functioning but happen to be running a little late, that is when neighbours and friends come through. Their are many times I'm running late in the morning and my neighbour will pass by, honks and asks if he can take my kids to school with his daughter for me. Or if you are running behind due to a meeting or stuck in traffic, that is when you can reach out to another parent or neighbour and have children picked up.
It is easy to advise but it is hard to follow if you do not know the situation or the requirements of that adult and lifestyle. How demanding is the job or school? How many kids are their? Young or old? Sick or healthy? Sports? Day to day issues? All these are factors on how and if you can manage yourself. The best advice is networking around, building a relationship with your neighbours, and being prepared for the worst. Multitasking is a special skill that is mastered over years of practice. I believe it prepares us for our careers where multitasking is defiantly the key.
Dana Anderson
Dana-
ReplyDeleteGreat post! Women are amazing creatures! They have the ability to do SO much! I love the way you put a "back up plan" and "just in case" plan! haha
Thanks for sharing!
Courtney
Dana, You mention some important aspects of maintaining balance in the life of a busy woman. I think you correct about keeping a schedule and planning; these are vital to accomplishing tasks even if it just making sure lunches are ready for the next day, you save a lot of time. Flexibility also is important those schedules and plans need to work around the fluctuating needs of human beings which are in constant flux.
ReplyDeleteHello Dana,
ReplyDeleteWow, I applaud you for being able to multitask and do all of the things you do. I thought that school full time and working part time was hard enough, but I could not imagine working full time, going to school full time, and raising three children on my own. It’s amazing what we as women can do when were put to the test! I think that it is great that you are so organized and prepared, that must be very helpful when things come up. I definitely agree with you that as women we were created to manage and multitask throughout our life. I find myself multitasking through out the day otherwise I would never get anything accomplished.
-Brittany LeBron