Summarize the following:
If you are always running around from place to place and find yourself stressed because you have too many things to do, making a schedule can help give some structure to the chaos. Whenever your week begins, take a few minutes to write down all of the things that you need to accomplish during the week, and when you will do them. Be sure to write in any appointments you have made and how long it will take you to get to each appointment so you won’t be late. Making a schedule will make you feel less stressed and will also help you identify any free time that you may have. During this free time you can do fun things that you want to do. If you have something you don’t really feel like doing, do it first. This will accomplish two things. It will get the task out of the way, and it will take it off your mind. That way, you don’t have to spend your time dreading it, and can move onto other things that you feel like doing. If you procrastinate and put off a task until the last minute you will feel more stressed and you may even have to miss out on something fun Unfortunately, there will be many things you have to do that aren’t for fun. For example, you may have to do the laundry, clean your room, or cook dinner. You could stop doing these things, but that will probably cause even bigger problems. Instead of just ignoring your responsibilities, find ways to make them more fun for yourself. For example, put on your favorite music while you’re taking care of your chores. Don’t be afraid to dance around a bit. Remember that even if you look silly no one is watching anyway, and even if they are, it will probably make them laugh to see someone having so much fun doing something mundane. It isn’t always easy, but maintaining a positive attitude will make life more fun. The way we think influences the way we act, and it also influences how others behave towards us. If you keep a positive attitude, people will be drawn to you, and even the most boring task will be more enjoyable than if you were complaining and grouchy about it. Maintaining a positive attitude takes practice. At first, you won’t always be aware of it if you have a bad attitude, but bringing more and more awareness to how you are behaving and the attitude you are portraying will make it easier with time.
Make a schedule. Don’t procrastinate. Try to make everyday tasks more fun. Have a positive attitude.