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Knowing that a successful year will not materialize on its own, we must plan and prepare for a prosperous 2013.
Throughout the 31 days of January, I will choose one topic each day to prepare or schedule for this year.
Without preparation, I know I will forget, miss, or overlook certain items. If you desire an organized year, then join me in this adventure of Planning for Success for a prosperous 2013.
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- Day 1: Select a Planning Tool
- Day 2: Add Your Priorities
- Day 3: Print and Display Your Menu Planner – with free printable
- Day 4: Record Membership Expiration Dates
- Day 5: Mark Due Dates for Monthly Bills
- Day 6: Insert Credit Report Schedule
- Day 7: Schedule Your Annual Home Maintenance
- Day 8: Set Your School and Work Activities
- Day 9: Highlight Contract and Subscription Expiration Dates
- Day 10: Download a Savings Tracker
- Day 11: Note Daily Deals Expiration Dates
- Day 12: Setup Bill Pay
Day 13: Secure Doctor Appointments
I realize that most of us do not like doctor’s appointments. Other than a sick visit here and there, our family mostly sees the doctor for yearly annual exams. By getting preventative care, we address any concerns and track our health from year to year.
Knowing how blessed I am to have a healthy family, I have limited appointments to make. However, many of you could quickly fill an entire calendar with just your family’s doctor’s appointments. From routine visits to surgery, secure doctor appointments and stay organized by adding them to your calendar.
Though your list will differ, here are the doctor appointments I will make and add to our 2013 calendar:
- Dental appointments – biannual cleanings
- Internal Medicine – annual visits
- OB/GYN visit – annual check
- Pediatrician visits – annual well-checks
- Periodontist – dental specialist, implant check
- Vision appointments – annual visit
In planning for success, secure doctor appointments and add to your planning tool. As some of these visits have been set at the prior visit, I just transferred those dates to my calendar. For the other visits, I schedule a day to call for an appointment, and then I will add the appointment when set.
As you continue using time wisely, schedule doctor visits. I know they are not fun and that you are not sick. But preventative care can save you money, energy, and time. I know it helps our family save $500 per year. Happy scheduling!
Question: How often does your family visit doctor’s offices?