| Working Parents: Create a Values-Driven Schedule. Working parents often find themselves being pulled in different directions. One way to manage this tension is to develop a schedule that's based on your values. Start by listing your own priorities and then talk to your family about what matters most to them. For example, maybe your son doesn't mind when you head to the office before he gets up, but it would mean the world to him if you could leave work in time to see his school play. Next, look at your list and ask yourself: "Fifty years from now, what will matter to me? What won't?" Defining why these items are important to you often strengthens your resolve to follow through. Fuse your priorities with your schedule by marking them as regular events in your calendar. The final step is to talk to the people who are going to be impacted by your new schedule. Discuss how you can make it all work — and why it's so important. Developing a values-driven schedule can help you feel satisfied with how you're spending your time, instead of feeling guilty or frustrated that you're not prioritizing the people and activities that matter most to you. |
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| Working Parents: Create a Values-Driven Schedule |
| Working parents often find themselves being pulled in different directions. One way to manage this tension is to develop a schedule that's based on your values. Start by listing your own priorities and then talk to your family about what matters most to them. For example, maybe your son doesn't mind when you head to the office before he gets up, but it would mean the world to him if you could leave work in time to see his school play. Next, look at your list and ask yourself: "Fifty years from now, what will matter to me? What won't?" Defining why these items are important to you often strengthens your resolve to follow through. Fuse your priorities with your schedule by marking them as regular events in your calendar. The final step is to talk to the people who are going to be impacted by your new schedule. Discuss how you can make it all work — and why it's so important. Developing a values-driven schedule can help you feel satisfied with how you're spending your time, instead of feeling guilty or frustrated that you're not prioritizing the people and activities that matter most to you. |
| This tip is adapted from “Working Parents: Does Your Schedule Reflect Your Values?,” by Elizabeth Grace Saunders |
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