Tag Archives: time

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 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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What can you do in an hour?

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Erin

Why an hour? Because it’s a chunk of time I often have. In the mornings, after I make my son’s lunch and tidy up the kitchen, it’s about an hour before he heads off to the school bus and I … Continue reading →

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Where did the time go?

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Erin

I’m behind in listening to the I Should Be Writing podcast, but back in . . . episode 199, maybe? . . . Mur Lafferty suggested writing down all the things you do that take time. She wasn’t saying you … Continue reading →

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DST springs forth

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Erin

Yes, I’m a couple days behind posting about Daylight Saving Time. Chalk it up to time lag from the change. Or maybe I just didn’t get to the blog recently. Whichever. The problem with DST is that it hits just … Continue reading →

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