Manifesto is a big word and probably not suited to what this is. Still, this is what I called it when I wrote it down about four months ago. My simple little manifesto is a simple little list of simple little things that make a big, big difference in my outlook.

I have learned to delegate because it is a necessity. Sometimes things just need to be done and I simply can’t do them all. Boy, do my kids fill in the gap! This has been wonderful for all of us. I’m going to work on organizing what I delegate — so we have a plan. But for now, I am content to reflect on all the things the kids can now do because they’ve had to. In this post, I also share some ideas I have for planning out chore delegation.

One way to categorize people is by how they react to difficulties or disappointments. Our gut response is either to look inwardly or outwardly for where the blame lies. I tend to do the former. Yet I can’t fix everything. So I’m making a promise to God that I will do my best but leave the results up to Him. Are you with me?

This post is the first of a series meant to chronicle my attempts (with God’s help) to better manage my life. The last year and half have been wonderful and trying on many levels. With the addition, work, growth and success of GNOWFGLINS eCourse, some parts of my life fell into varying levels of disorder and mismanagement. Yet — I’m thankful for what the last year and a half have revealed. In the coming weeks (and for however long it is useful), I will share personal reflections, practical steps I’m taking to schedule and manage my life and household, tools I’m using or discovering to help me manage my household and business, and Lord willing… results!