I'm sure you often find something that piques your interest and you say to yourself: I'll have to add that to my schedule.

Hmmmmmm. If you think about that statement for a moment, you'll realize that you really can't ADD anything to your schedule, without first SUBTRACTING something else from it.

What are items that you will choose to subtract, so that you can add things you REALLY want to do?

It should be those things that are not doing anything to help you fulfill your goals and dreams.

It's all a matter of basic mathematics. You can't add to a 24 hour day. You must use Addition by Subtraction method.

1. Place near door a rack for outerwear and a shelf or mat for shoes. Have kids deposit their coats, hats, gloves, shoes upon entering. Each evening, they replace with tomorrow's shoes and jackets.

2. Have kids empty their backpacks when they arrive home. Provide a basket in which they can place anything for parents' review.