Time
Tip - Planner Coding
I've been using a new coding system for my children when my calendar
starts to get very busy. If you look at The Busy Woman’s Daily
Planner monthly tabs/pages, you’ll see a notes column on the
right hand side. I write in each child's activities on the appropriate
days of the month, and then I add a circled number to any activity
that needs more information than I can fit in the daily square. The
same number goes on the margin of the monthly page or if I know I need
more room, I’ll put it on a "notes" page, along with
the additional information I need.
For example, perhaps Josh has Volleyball on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
I will put "Josh 5:30 VB" on the calendar for those days.
However, on 2 of the 8 Saturdays, Josh has to go to a different park
for a game. So I will put a circled number 1 in the upper left corner
by his name on the date of the game and the same number 1 in the
notes column, plus the name of the new park and the name and phone
number of the carpool partner.
Then for a different detail, I will write a circled number 2, then
3, and so on. We add numbers any time during the month as needed.
Some women prefer to write the days of the week into their detailed
notes rather than using circled numbers.
If I need to schedule something for one of the other children, I
will continue the coding the same way. Some people might use a different
color for each child. There are many variations when it comes to
coding. Think about how you process information. Do you respond better
to numbers or days of the week? Would different colors for each person
help you or give you heartburn?
Find what works with “YOUR” personality and get rid
of the stress of coding and following your written schedule.
©2002 Susie Glennan
Susie Glennan has been happily married since 1982, is mom to 3 teenagers,
and is a Home Maker, Nurturer, Teacher, Author, Professional Speaker,
Toastmaster, President of The Busy Woman, Inc., DBA - The Busy Woman's Daily
Planner®. She teaches time management seminars, offers FREE consultations
with your order, and will help you set up a schedule that's right for you.
800-848-7715 www.thebusywoman.com
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