The Daily Docket Saves My Day!

I mentioned the daily docket in my last post, and I would now like to let you in on my little secret. I received this link from a friend and soon implemented it in my house. It has been working very well, and for the first time in a long time I feel organized! ...Did I just use the "O" word? Yes, it is possible! I had tried a couple of other things like making a detailed timed list of the things I had to do during the day, or designating certain days to certain chores ie. Monday - laundry, Tuesday - bathroom etc. Unfortunately it didn't work because stuff always happened... life happened... and I would find myself getting discouraged when I had to go out Monday and then Tuesday would be a dreaded day of many chores. My biggest problem was that I was so overwhelmed by all the things I thought I had to do that I never started on anything. And by the end of the day my baby was cared for but my house was a mess.

In came the daily docket.

I am a list person. I love to check things off a list. It makes me feel accomplished somehow. I think that's why this system has finally worked for me. Each week I print off 5 pocket dockets (two to a page) and fill one out each morning.

First I fill out the top - "what's for dinner?". This has been a lifesaver for me. No more scrambling at 5 pm when your options are greatly limited because everything is either frozen or sitting sweetly on the supermarket shelf. You can also estimate what time you need to start making supper depending on what you are having.

Then the to do list. You are supposed to jot down no more than 10 things to do that day. More than 10 things is just not reasonable. Then mark no more than 3 of those things as MIT's (Most Important Things). If you get these three things done by the end of the day, then feel good! If you accomplished more, fantastic! Simple hey :)

The third box is to mark down your schedule or appointments if you have any. I've used this for doctors appointments, putting dough in the breadmaker etc.

The fourth box is for notes, I usually just doodle or leave it blank :0 On the larger docket, there is a space for a quote or scripture passage to reflect on during the day. That could be a good idea in this space.

And here is my passage for today,

Philippians 4:6 "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer
and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God"

Now I just have to share a couple of pictures of tiny tot. This was bathtime last week :)