{"id":94,"date":"2021-07-12T05:22:41","date_gmt":"2021-07-12T09:22:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.istratus.com\/blog\/?p=94"},"modified":"2022-01-27T10:46:36","modified_gmt":"2022-01-27T15:46:36","slug":"juggle-everything-well-with-istratus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/istratus.com\/blog\/day-planner\/juggle-everything-well-with-istratus\/","title":{"rendered":"Juggle Everything Well with iStratus"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In today\u2019s world, parents are juggling a myriad of activities, responsibilities, work commitments, and family affairs more than ever before.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Life is continually becoming busier, and one thing that will make all the difference between having a relaxed and peaceful household rather than a chaotic and overwhelming one is, our favorite iStratus feature: Organization.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019d like to incorporate a bit more order into your family environment, iStratus has ways in which you can become an organized parent whilst simultaneously increasing harmony at home.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everyday Life&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s face it; most of us spend large chunks of our days in the car\u2014driving back and forth to work and shuttling kids to their activities.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Often it\u2019s difficult to keep track.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That&#8217;s why it&#8217;s a good idea to keep your \u201cTo-Do List\u201d accessible and \u2018on the go whenever you leave the house. Given its portability on your device, iStratus is simply perfect for that.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019re unlikely to forget a task or project to tackle while on the move, or waiting in line, which saves you time in the long run \u2013 and when home there\u2019s more time for family.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Weekly Menu<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How often do you shop for your groceries?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you constantly roving in the supermarket pretty much daily simply because you\u2019ve overlooked some ingredients in that recipe or have no clue what you\u2019re serving for dinner?&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The biggest sanity saver for any family is meal planning. It does not have to be complicated or fanciful. It can still be convenient and healthy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most families enjoy staple meals upon the table such as spaghetti meatballs (which you can incorporate veggies, like grated zucchinis and carrots into) roasted chicken and rice, or more relaxed foods like Tacos Tuesdays.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">iStratus recommends:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creating a list of about 10 or 12 meals that your family enjoys regularly and incorporate those into your weekly menu.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shop with your dinnertime plan handy so that you don\u2019t overlook any key ingredients on the list.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leave nights open for leftovers, breakfast, lunch, dinner, or take out.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try not to stress over \u201cWhat\u2019s for dinner?\u201d every night<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This way, there\u2019s less stress and you will have some extra energy to spend focused on your projects, which will be of additional benefit to your family.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resourcefully Organize a \u201cCheat Sheet\u201d<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you probably well know by now, we at iStratus believe that having a calendar system is a must to keep your family organized, it\u2019s not new news.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, in addition to that idea, you can create some \u201ccheat sheets\u201d which can be shared electronically. Information is right there in a few taps.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By all means, transition these into concrete form to be laminated and kept on the fridge or inside the kitchen cabinets, for quick access.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Include emergency numbers for police\/fire and any of the following essential info:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work numbers for Mom and Dad,&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The pediatricians, neighbors, extended family, and friends nearby&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact details for anyone who is back up in an emergency.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Notes regarding over-the-counter medication dosages that are required for family members, particularly the younger ones, who have any allergies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Record and safely store social security numbers on the cheat sheet, which is always required for one form or another.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a separate memo in iStratus, which can be shared with sitters, grandparents, older children, and so forth,&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Record full names<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Age, weights, and dates of birth of your kids\u2019.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Details which doctors and emergency personnel frequently request, on a need-to-know basis).<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Document important relevant notes following each consultation\/check-up \u2013 and update them regularly.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That Morning Rush<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides meal planning, the second-best organizational habit is to checklist what helps you and your kids prepare for school the night before, like:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">School lunches&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reminders of the outfits, and extra things needed, such as gym clothes or after-school practice equipment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Library bags, reading folders, anything else needed to head out the door without feeling like headless chooks aka chickens.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Learning to Say \u201cNo\u201d<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This idea is something we\u2019re mentioned in our previous article: \u201c<\/span><b><i>When Working and Caregiving Are Pulling You Apart<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d [hyperlink].<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the main reasons people become disorganized and stressed out more than necessary is because of the difficulty in saying one word: NO.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You name it, from over-volunteering time to a myriad of duties, too many people over-commit.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use iStratus to prioritize your social obligations and civic duties clearly towards multiple play-dates&nbsp;and birthday parties for the kids.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThis is as true in everyday life as it is in battle: we are given one life\u2026 the decision is ours whether to wait for circumstances to make up our mind, or whether to act and in acting, to live.\u201d<\/span><\/h5>\n<h5><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~ General Omar Bradley<\/span><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be honest with yourself in what value these things truly hold you and your family. Eliminate the tasks you can and you&#8217;ll free up time, be less overwhelmed, and feel more organized.<\/span><\/p>\n<h6><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Live life and roll well with iStratus.<\/span><\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In today\u2019s world, parents are juggling a myriad of activities, responsibilities, work commitments, and family affairs more than ever before. Life is continually becoming busier, and one thing that will make all the difference between having a relaxed and peaceful household rather than a chaotic and overwhelming one is, our favorite iStratus feature: Organization. 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