Do you know that parental burnout can be more damaging than job burnout or depression? Researchers consider that it gives rise to suicidal and escape ideations more frequently than job burnout considering the fact that you cannot escape your parenting role like you can quit your job or take a sick leave. Say no to parental burnout, use the magic powers of checklists!
A study estimates that at least 5% of parents have burnout. With the high level of stress coming with single parenting challenges, single parents are most likely to experience parental burnout. Parental burnout could have serious repercussions on children and for a single parent it is not an option to let it happen. You must take care of your well-being and avoid at all costs parenting burnout. Say no to parental burnout by using the magic powers of checklists.
Time is critical when it comes to well-being. There are only 24 hours in a day and of course it is not possible to do everything you want in 24 hours. To be able to do things that you care about, you must make the time for it.
Your wellbeing depends on your ability to create time to focus on what is really important for you. Since you cannot acquire additional time, the only way to create room is to save time on your routine tasks.
Checklists help you get things done while saving time. Read here my article on why you need checklists to make the most of your time. The most effective way to say no to parenting burnout is by using checklists.
Say no to parental burnout: use the magic powers of checklists! A checklist will allow you to:
1.Be pro-active:
When you create a checklist, you have to think ahead and set clear goals. Thinking ahead helps you to identify precisely and accurately what needs to be done and what resources are required.
When I moved last year, I don’t know what I would have done without my moving checklist. It helped me to anticipate what I needed to take care of: wrap fragile items, find boxes to pack everything, label the boxes, book the moving company, call the post office to change my address and so much more that I would never have thought of.
2. Be effective:
With checklists, you do not need to retain all information Your checklist serves as an easy guide and will save you tons of time because you don’t need to remember all the steps and you can then focus on what is most important for you.
I can’t go grocery shopping without my list. I write everything I need during the week in that list – and it allows me to not forget anything. I don’t lose time going back and forth to the mall and I am more effective that way.
3. Increase your productivity:
With checklists you can get more done in less time. You know exactly what you have to do so you don’t waste time guessing what will be your next step. Furthermore, because all the steps are clearly identified, you can easily delegate some tasks and dedicate your precious time to something more important.
I have developed a detailed cleaning checklist with daily, weekly monthly and quarterly tasks.It makes it easier to assign some of those tasks to my son. He knows what he has to do and when and meanwhile I can focus on other activities.
Checklists are very powerful tools, especially for us single parents. If you want to know how to create your own checklists, you must get my e-book The Magic Power of Checklists. Use this as a step-by-step guide to learn how to build your own checklists and how to determine when you need one. They are the most effective tools that will enable you to save time on routine activities and focus on things that will improve your well-being. Say no to burn out and use the magic powers of checklists!
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