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Can you be a super-woman, and still be sane?

You work all day, you have kids, your parents need help, the house is a mess, and pizza sounds really good – again. Being a super-woman sounds a bit unrealistic, doesn’t it?

But you know women who do it, don’t you? So, it’s not impossible. But isn’t it hard? No.

It’s all about systems and habits. Like a McDonalds franchise – they run well because they have an easy to use system.

The most successful people have systems for the tasks that need to be repeated often. Many people operate from a check list until these systems become and ingrained habit. Have you ever worked for a business that operates with daily check lists?

So how do you translate that into your life?

If you read Living Your Life by Design Instead of by Accident – you’ve gotten a taste of my systems. If you haven’t read it, grab a copy over to the right >>>

In it you’ll discover my secret systems that make it so I hardly ever have to actually clean my bathroom or kitchen. They stay pretty clean most of the time with just a few minutes work a day.

It’s like applying the ‘Stitch in Time’ theory that Benjamin Franklin made popular. When you do little things right when they need to be done, it keeps them from becoming big things later on. Like wipe up the stove while the gunk is still soft, and it takes a few seconds. Wait, and you’ll have to scrub. Put it off and cook again, and it will be burned on and even harder and more time consuming. Take 30 seconds now, or 30 minutes later. The choice is a no-brainer, right?

It’s really all about little things that most people pass over. Things that are so simple, but most people don’t do them. When you do, you look like a super-woman. Weird, I know, but it’s the truth.

Earl Nightengale once said something to the effect that only 5% of the population would ever be successful, because only 5% of the people will apply themselves. That all you have to do is just a little bit more and you can be wildly succcessful.

I don’t kill myself keeping the house clean.

I don’t kill myself making the healthy fresh dinners we eat.

I work a heck of a lot harder on these websites. And I have the time to do that because my other systems work to keep my life in order.

So, while super-women seem like they were blessed with some magical powers at birth, the truth is they just have systems for working smarter, not harder.

Your take away today

Next time you’re tempted to overlook something that would only take you a minute to do it right now – remember the ‘stitch in time’ theory. Think about how long it will take you to do it later. Then make your choice.

Speaking of doing things right now – go ahead and  Join the Club >>>

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This week is certainly going to challenge everything that I teach you. Can she make it through in one piece? And with a clean house? 

Last week and this week I am transitioning from one job to the other. Both places need the help – badly. Plus, I’m working on the new site in my ‘spare’ time.

So far I haven’t let my diet slip – haven’t given in to fast food – yet.

I do have to admit that dusting and vacuuming have suffered a little, and there’s dog slobber on the window, but overall the house isn’t too bad – yet.

So, how am I keeping up?

Planning and discipline.

Those sound like curse words, don’t they? At least for most people.

I plan errands that I can run quickly on the way home.

Dinner is planned before I leave.

My kitchen and bathroom routines are done every night, no matter what.

Wed. and Thurs. I’m scheduled for 10 hour days. I told you they need the help! Friday is just 8 hours.

Saturday I finally have a day off – from the jobs at least. I want to get the new site ready for launch, and I still have 2 ebooks not finished – and I’m guessing I’ll have some housework to catch up on.

Will I earn my super woman cape? Stay tuned…

Anyone been watching the development of the new site? I’ve had to learn how to use joomla – so I’ve had to do some things over again, but I think it’s smoother sailing from here on out. I have a couple things to figure out yet…

 Don’t tell me you don’t have time!