Manage > Step 4: Desk Work

DESK WORK TUTORIAL + FREE PRINTABLE
Time:  60 minutes          Cost:  $0

​In this tutorial, you will:

1. gather materials
2. create bills, budget & birthday tracker
3. file & track (optional)

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​Additional resources:

• Desk Work Tracker

STEP 1:  GATHER MATERIALS

​You will need:

1. Desk Work Free Printable
2. Pencil or Erasable Pen
3. Optional:  Dry Erase Marker*
4. Optional:  Fridge File*

*Optional items are included in the Quick Start Kit

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STEP 2:  BILLS, BUDGET & Birthdays

• ​Identify and jot down the bills that need paid monthly along with their due dates and method of payment such as automatic withdrawal, on-line, or by mail.  Place them in the order in which they are due.
• Create and jot down a basic budget using the 10-10-80 rule (10% tithe, 10% savings, and 80% living).  Try using a free budget application to track your budget monthly.  Currently, my favorite is everydollar.com.  
• Write down the names of birthdays (an even anniversaries) to whom you want to send cards.  Place them in chronological order.  Remember the important people in your life such as:  family, friends, neighbors, clients or co-workers, and professionals.

Need more instructions?  Deskwork, Errands, and Laundry

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STEP 3:  File & TRACK

Place your desk work tracker in a fridge file. When it's "Desk Work Tuesday" (or whatever day you chose for that chore), grab it and let it be a simple guide for completing bills, budget and birthdays.  

Where do I place the desk work tracker in the fridge file?  Here's my order.

• File 1 Front - Daily Routine or Monthly Calendar
• File 1 Back - Desk Work Tracker
• File 2 Front - Meal Planner
• File 2 Back - Blank
• File 3 Front - Family Chore Chart
• File 3 Back - Extra brochures regarding local events

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Additional Resources

• Desk Work, Errands, and Laundry with Molly Green
• Desk Work Free Printable
• Quick Start Kit

Step 5:  PLANNING