Lesson 3 Getting the Critical Data

This is where you start adding important contact and personal data to your binder.

Print off an Emergency Contacts list like this one: http://organizedhome.com/sites/default/files/image/pdf/phone_emergency_information.pdf Fill it out and put it in your binder inside a sheet protector.
Print off an Important Contacts list like this: https://www.home-storage-solutions-101.com/support-files/contact-list-template.pdf and fill it out.
You can also add contacts like: library, mechanic, electrician, vet, plumber, butcher, handy man, bank etc. to this spreadsheet: https://organizedhome.com/sites/default/files/image/pdf/phone_important_numbers.pdf
Next print off and fill out a health history form like this one: https://www.ama-assn.org/system/files/2018-10/adult_history.pdf
Be sure to list your blood type and any vaccinations you've had. It's smart to have a copy of all of your medical records as well. You can request these from your doctor.
Put all of these forms, filled in, into your binder.

It is vital for you to know and have easy access to all of this information. Your parents should have most of this for you. Start to build a spreadsheet for important contacts and trusted service providers by asking your family, friends and seeking recommendations from those in the field.

Don't progress to Lesson 4 until this is complete.

Lesson 4

Establishing a Control Journal

You might find your life a little or a lot out of control. The side effects of this are anxiety, loss of productivity and stress. There is 1 thing in life that you can control and that is YOU. So, take control of what you do, what you think and who you interact with.

Let's focus on what you do. The most successful people are highly disciplined in what they do: with their time, their body and mind. These are the people who get good grades, go on to their next chosen journey, succeed and go on to the next. They are usually fairly happy because they don't have to worry about things like finances or job security to the same extent as others who lack discipline.

There are many books you could devour to inspire you. Two that come to mind are:

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin https://www.amazon.com/Franklins-Autobiography-Eclectic-English-Classics-ebook/dp/B0052GE5GC/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1YCF41HG6GFDE&dchild=1&keywords=autobiography+of+benjamin+franklin&qid=1600348343&sprefix=autobiography+of+benj%2Caps%2C197&sr=8-3
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: https://www.amazon.com/Habits-Highly-Effective-People-Powerful/dp/1982137274/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1E8500911WVNH&dchild=1&keywords=7+habits+of+highly+effective+people&qid=1600348410&sprefix=7+ha%2Caps%2C204&sr=8-3

There is a lady who has a dedicated sight to getting your life in control. And she has fine tuned it so that you can even get alerts to remind you to take care of tasks. She goes by Fly Lady and her Control Journal is where I want you to start your journey to getting control of your life. Go to: http://www.flylady.net/i/pdf/student_coj.pdf

Read this and fill it out. Think hard about how you can construct your day and week to work best to accomplish your goals. Come on back for Lesson 5 when you've gotten this done.