NO MORE MANIC MONDAYS
Sunday Habits That Set You Up for the Week
After a long week of work, many Americans relax, participate in their hobbies, and try to avoid increased responsibilities during the weekend. While this can be beneficial for your mental health, have you ever felt like your week was off to a rough start as soon as Monday rolled around? There’s nothing wrong with relaxing on the weekend, but putting aside your responsibilities for a few days can put you behind the eight ball. You don’t need to set aside your Sunday to deep- clean the house from top to bottom, but adding beneficial habits to the final day of the weekend can ensure every week starts on the right foot. DECLUTTER Decluttering and clearing your space will directly impact your mental state. This can be an overwhelming task at times, especially
if you have a house full of kids, but you can make it manageable by keeping up with it every week. It might be easier once the kids go to bed, but take a few minutes every Sunday to walk through your house and pick up any items off the floor, on furniture, and anywhere else they may be lying. PLAN AHEAD Nothing will better prepare you for the week ahead than planning. Look through your
work schedule and your kids’ calendars to make sure you’re aware of upcoming events, games, or practices. You could also consider meal prepping if the upcoming week looks busier than usual. To take it a step further, prepack your kids’ lunches, lay out clothes for the workweek, and write down additional responsibilities you’ll have throughout the week. LIGHT CLEANING As stated earlier, you don’t need to deep-clean every week, but your home will look much better if you establish weekly light cleaning behaviors. Wipe down the surfaces in your kitchen, clean the windows, and give your floor some love by mopping, vacuuming, or sweeping. If you have the time and energy, consider doing a load of laundry or two. These little tasks will add up, making your house consistently sparkle.
In today’s tap-to-pay world, the days of piggy banks and cash allowances for chores are gone. Teens are growing up with financial apps, Venmo, debit cards, and virtual transfers they can’t physically see. In this cashless culture, parents have to rethink how they teach young adults basic financial literacy. Empowering your children to budget wisely is all about helping them understand the value behind a swipe, tap, or click. TEEN SPENDING Today’s teens spend more money online, frequenting food delivery apps and websites like Amazon or Sephora. Though their digital shopping habits have increased, fewer young people seek part-time or summer jobs. Studies have found that teens who work to earn a paycheck are more likely to budget, save, and think before purchasing. With less hands-on experience with money management and the convenience of buying items with the simple click of a button, it’s become easier than ever to spend money impulsively and recklessly. TEACHING TIPS In a sea of apps and short-form videos, parents can be a trusted source of information about financial literacy; it just takes creativity to make the Raising Money-Savvy Teens in the Digital Age SAVING IN A SWIPE SOCIETY
lessons stick. Start by having regular discussions about finances as a family. Real-life examples can help them practice saving and budgeting, like plotting out the expenses for school supplies or identifying big purchases they want to make, like a car. Encourage teens in a fun way, like doing a savings challenge where they have to put away $1 every week. This can help them get into the habit of saving and waiting to buy the things they want until they have the budget to support it. Gamify money management lessons as much as you can to keep them engaged. You can even find apps that help young people budget and learn important financial concepts. One app called BusyKid helps them manage their allowance and introduces them to safe investment opportunities. In a world where money moves with a tap, it’s more important than ever for teens to focus on financial literacy. With the right tools and conversations, you can help them set up smart money habits that last a lifetime.
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