Category Archives: Using Your Time

Kids’ advice on to-do lists

Posted on May 24, 2017 by Erin

In the last day or so, I’ve mentioned to both my kids that I have too many things to do and not enough time to do them in. My daughter’s advice was that I need a schedule. I laughed at … Continue reading →

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Checking and tweaking the system

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Erin

The problem with deciding on topics two months in advance without actually writing notes is that I forget what I was going to say. I didn’t even note what links I wanted to use for this post, so I’m winging … Continue reading →

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Rebuilding when the system breaks

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Erin

Last week, I put together a system based on blocking off time for specific activities, from when everyone has left the house in the morning up until people arrive home. That’s roughly 7:30 to 5, although my son actually gets … Continue reading →

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Using your time series: building a system

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Erin

In case this hasn’t been made patently clear in earlier posts of this series, I am not an expert on time management. It’s something I’m always investigating and learning about because I’m so abysmally bad at it (as anyone who … Continue reading →

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Using your time series: Looking at energy

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Erin

Although I’m calling this “Looking at energy,” I’m actually talking about both energy and health here. Whatever you’re doing with your life, it’s easier if you’re well rested and well fed. We all know this. Our cars don’t run on … Continue reading →

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Using your time series: Looking at barriers

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Erin

I’m semi-amused that this is today’s post. I stayed up too late, then had my sleep interrupted by my daughter. By the time I dragged myself out of bed this morning, I might have gotten five hours of sleep — … Continue reading →

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Using your time series: Looking at what and how

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Erin

What needs to be done? How do you decide? This devolves to personal choice. Some people like the Covey Planner. Others swear by GTD. Some people like to-do lists; some write everything on their calendar. Some (fortunate few?) delegate it … Continue reading →

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Using your time series: Looking at time

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Erin

When you try to do something, you may run across people who suggest you do “just a little bit each day.” Flylady is a big proponent of this method, saying “You can do anything for 15 minutes.” On the other … Continue reading →

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Using your time series: Looking at why

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Erin

Why are you doing what you’re doing? What makes you want to write, read, quilt, clean house, whatever it is that takes your time? Leo Rosten said, “The only reason for being a professional writer is that you can’t help … Continue reading →

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Using your time series: An overview

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Erin

I poke at time management now and then. Try new systems. Look at sites on-line. Try to increase my productivity. Recently, I’ve realized I’ve gotten lazy — I’m too inclined to sit down and putter instead of looking at what’s … Continue reading →

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