Control Journal

What is it? A control journal is your own personal manual and a place to keep track of your routines. Can be a lifesaver in the case of an emergency.

Your control journal will grow with you, its a progress.

It can take many forms for ex. a scrapbook, notebook, binder, notepads, dividers, etc.

Uses and why you have one: You may want to divide it into 2-- for ex. one to leave at home and one to take with you. It can be used as a brain dump, contains information for your family (could be useful if you were sick or anything happenned to you). Its a back-up or safety net.

Note: Make it special-- think of it as a positive item--make it pretty and colorful- include pictures, mementos, calenders, quotes or poems you enjoy, motivate you, inspire you, and provide encouragement.

Some possible topics to include:
To do list (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly)
Daily Routines
Weekly Routines
Chore lists
Zone Cleaning lists
Meal Plans (with spare paper for shopping lists)
Recipes
A Year Planner/ Calender- note for ex. appointments, school events, etc.
Address Book section for useful numbers (emergency numbers)
Insurance information
Important dates to remember (birthdays/anniversarys, etc.)
Packing lists