I'm all about the control journal. Well, in my case, I use my computer... I have a program called List Pro, and I use it to keep track of cleaning details, my recipes, my routines, grocery list... even my bus schedules and books read this year.

I know she says to do it on paper, but this links up to my PDA, so I can either use my laptop or my PDA. Since my PDA is with me constantly, it's what works for me. (And so I have separate programs on it to keep track of my calendar, contact information, and things like insurance policies)