Grandma's Wisdom

How To Succeed and Survive Without a Struggle

Set aside daily or twice a week some quiet time. Organize your agenda for the next few days. Write down appointments — phone calls to make — errands that need doing.

Sort and organize — your clothes — mail — papers — magazines. Discard things not needed. Locate special bulletins, letters to keep.

Consider having a file — so there is a place to put items to keep or refer to. Just six folders in a file box can be a big help, these are current files.

Decide on priorities — and do them! Result — a feeling of being in control, of accomplishment — and a chance to do some creative thinking.

As you follow this plan it becomes a habit. You will find yourself thinking ahead — new ideas sort of float into your awareness.

Your time and energy are precious and valuable. With a focus they become super productive — and can produce a sort of joyous feeling.

Watch and listen to other people around you. Take their good ideas and make them yours. Learning isn't confined to schools — it is around us all the time.

Keep a record of employment — dates, employer, etc. Many times later you will need this information. There are endless forms to fill out, as we go along life's way.

Have a calendar in your files to help in record keeping, and organizing. A medical record is most useful.