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[ Read to the end 😎 for your free checklist resource. ]

Now, granted, my title carries a big promise.
But here’s a great way to de-stress tomorrow morning.

For everything you can prepare tonight?
Prepare it tonight!

Yup! This is such a game-changer I had to pass it on to you.

Your little ones will need help, but for the adults and older kids in your home, here’s 

My two-step checklist to make it happen

STEP 1. Clothing, shoes, socks, etc. are selected and put aside the night before.

a. Don’t forget underwear!
b. Ensure everything fits and is in good repair. NO fixing in the morning.

STEP 2. Designate a grab-and-go spot(s) as close to your egress door as possible. Items that leave the next day spend the night there. 

a. Wallet and/or purse*
b. Key(s)
c. Portfolio or book bag*
d. A note to grab your lunch sack or lunch money 😊
e. Etc.

* Plus necessary contents

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We lay a little whiteboard in our grab-and-go spot when we’ll be gone for an extended period. It reminds us to set the HVAC to ‘away’ and pop our water bottles into the car.

This gets easier!

If you’re a parent, check the grab-and-go spot(s) the night before (especially for kids with homework or permission slips). The process may take a few days to run smoothly, so be ready for that.

But once it’s working, stand firm. No ‘going back’ because something was missed. It’s a great way to teach about consequences without nagging. For example, my mom was good at this. I became a vveerryy quick learner about the ‘no going back’ concept when it came to lunch money. 😎 

Free checklist

Click here for your free checklist.

Print several copies and use the first one this evening. Help non-overwhelm your family’s tomorrow morning!

I’d say try this for at least three weeks. I think you’re gonna love it!

 

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Thanks for spending part of your day with me.

I know you’re busy, and I appreciate your time. I hope to talk with you soon,

Kathie

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Kathie York is the Queen of Non-Overwhelm, and her passion is to help you reach peace and calm in work and life. In 2022, Kathie launched her practical, non-overwhelming (!) Goals Accountability Blueprint training. She added the colorful, budget-friendly ACHIEVE! Goals Toolkit interactive workbook in 2024.

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