keeping a calendar of events is something I have had to start doing. I tend to think I can remember everything I need to do....but when you show up for work on a day you had taken off to "rest", you know you need to become more organized. I have so much going on between my two kids and myself that it's imperative that I keep better track of things...I had begun double booking myself and this is not good! I didn't think of this as a self -esteem building practice...but it does make me feel less stressed. So I guess in the end, it does make me feel better about myself to be more organized.