Paul and I missed paying a bill.

In the scope of life, it’s not serious (we won’t even have a late fee), but it really bugged me that we both overlooked it. (Both of us, really?)

I’m a fixer and I hate disorder, so I’ve been considering ways to notify myself when bills are due and generally keep track of at-home responsibilities (there are a couple of things that need more regular care than they’re getting). This whole COVID-at-home thing has wiped out my usual reminders (much of it was dependent on activities that no longer exist).

So here are my thoughts …

It’s a good time of year to consider finances, budgets, etc. Have a sit down with your spouse and talk it through. (Take the Financial Peace course (they have some nice COVID options like virtual classes) if either of you is feeling wobbly about your financial situation.)

Create a checklist of when bills need to be paid.

Create a checklist of responsibilities that need to be done weekly/monthly/yearly (like cleaning the dehumidifier filter).

Make checking your lists a part of your morning to-do’s or your once-a-week office day. (You need to make this easy for yourself or you won’t do it. Where will you see the list(s)? When will you check them? Can you make it a part of a weekly talk with your sweetie so you are both on the same page?)

Take the oops out of your day by creating a couple of checklists.

Checklists seem lowly and simplistic, but they help fill in for the gaps in our brains. Atul Gawande

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