If you are a single parent, there is no option, you MUST stay organized.
It is no secret that single parents struggle with all the responsibilities that they must assume.Sole provider of their family , they have to take care of the children, their finances, their career, their home , themselves , etc. : that’s a lot for one individual.They are more likely to get depressed than other regular parents.
Organization is the key to keep control and here are the five reasons why each single parent must stay organized:
- To save time: When you are organized, you do more in less time and you can spend then spend more time with your children and what is important for you.Checklists are one of the most powerful tool that you can use to save time. Click here to download my eBook “The magic power of checklists” to learn how to make the best use of your checklists.
- To save money: I used to buy things twice when my apartment was cluttered.For a single parent, every $ is important.Once you get your house decluttered, you know exactly what you have and what you need and you do not spend in vain.
- To increase your self-esteem: By keeping everything organized, you have a sense of accomplishment that increases your self-esteem and you are less likely to get depressed.
- To reduce your stress level: When everything is at its own place, you do not have to spend hours to find it. Plus, you gain energy and calm from an organized environment.
- To set example : your kids are like little sponges, when you are organized, it is likely they will be too and that will be a great advantage in their future life of adults.
Take action now to stay organized! Your influence as a parent is highly dependent of your ability to be and… stay organized.
