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Anyone Else Feel Like You're Running a Race?
Am on the go and flying out the door .. trying to gain more time somewhere. Anyone else feel that way or have any ideas on how to accomplish more in less time???
Have a day filled with sunshine and know I'm thinking of you!!! Now .. choose wisely today and sweat a little .. ;)
Have a day filled with sunshine and know I'm thinking of you!!! Now .. choose wisely today and sweat a little .. ;)
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I'm always running a race - not necessarily because I want to - just that "things" keep cropping up and someone always wants something!! My housekeeping standards have definitely come down over the years, though haven't gone to barnyard status yet either so guess I'm ok there.
Work and health are my biggest time killers: Get up at 3:30 am, so in bed by 7:30 pm (Mon-Fri) and with health issues seems like I'm always at dr office or getting some type of blood work or testing done in between or just plain too tired. Hopefully, this will end soon so I can get off the roller coaster and run a race of my own choosing; in the meantime, I'm trying to keep up with everyone else here.
Work and health are my biggest time killers: Get up at 3:30 am, so in bed by 7:30 pm (Mon-Fri) and with health issues seems like I'm always at dr office or getting some type of blood work or testing done in between or just plain too tired. Hopefully, this will end soon so I can get off the roller coaster and run a race of my own choosing; in the meantime, I'm trying to keep up with everyone else here.
Like lucindamartinez put it "Definitely feel like I'm always running a race...although that is very much by my own design. ; )".
Soooo, when I grow up, I want to be like TrudieC and have, not only all those time management plans, BUT ALSO the discipline to actually do them most of the time.
Thanks, both of you for reminding me that I'm running around like mad because of my own poor planning AND that I have the power and knowledge to change that!
Soooo, when I grow up, I want to be like TrudieC and have, not only all those time management plans, BUT ALSO the discipline to actually do them most of the time.
Thanks, both of you for reminding me that I'm running around like mad because of my own poor planning AND that I have the power and knowledge to change that!
Definitely feel like I'm always running a race...although that is very much by my own design. ; )
TrudieC's item:
"3) De-prioritize housework. No one wins a prize for the cleanest house. Don't stress if it's not perfect. You and your family matter much more. "
Heck yeah, I agree! I backed down my standards and have rid myself of the guilt of not keeping things spotless. No one is advocating being a total mess, but there's a lot of reasonable room between "perfection" and "barnyard" in the spectrum. It does free up more time for what matters.
I'm working on transitioning to part time for health reasons. I hope this is a short detour in my career and that I'll be ready to go back full in a few months. I think it is a worthy, if not necessary, investment in my health.
Oh, and those car starters ROCK. I don't have/need one now, but I grew up in Western NY and was the total envy of all my co-workers, since I'd pull out of work first! I don't recall in detail, but it wasn't all that expensive to add.
"3) De-prioritize housework. No one wins a prize for the cleanest house. Don't stress if it's not perfect. You and your family matter much more. "
Heck yeah, I agree! I backed down my standards and have rid myself of the guilt of not keeping things spotless. No one is advocating being a total mess, but there's a lot of reasonable room between "perfection" and "barnyard" in the spectrum. It does free up more time for what matters.
I'm working on transitioning to part time for health reasons. I hope this is a short detour in my career and that I'll be ready to go back full in a few months. I think it is a worthy, if not necessary, investment in my health.
Oh, and those car starters ROCK. I don't have/need one now, but I grew up in Western NY and was the total envy of all my co-workers, since I'd pull out of work first! I don't recall in detail, but it wasn't all that expensive to add.
Since i dont work anymore i have to say no! i have worked since i was 16 so when i got married and stop working it was a big change!! i wasnt running around all the time and i was gaining weight and i didnt know what to do with so much time on my hands so now i have to keep my mind occupied doing something or i go crazy lol!! Which is why im trying to focus on my weight loss now! I have my own home and my own kitchen and can better plan my meals instead of having no choice but getting my dh to bring me mcdonalds!!
I work 3 days a week. They are 12 hour shifts at night. So I have four days off. One of them is spent sleeping. The other three are filled with paying bills, grocery shopping, taking care of my son, cleaning house, and whatever else comes up that week.
Sometimes it is very stressful. I do get a little break when my son takes a nap. Doing laundry now. It never ends so I just deal with it and try to keep my stress level down. If I don't get it done this week it will be done next week.
Sometimes it is very stressful. I do get a little break when my son takes a nap. Doing laundry now. It never ends so I just deal with it and try to keep my stress level down. If I don't get it done this week it will be done next week.
Right now am doing OK since I'm not working but am going on a lot of interviews so will be back into the race shortly.
Some of the things I've found that help with time management:
1) Don't wash your hair as often - do take a shower but unless you have extraordinarily greasy hair you can usually go a few days without washing it and it often styles better that way. Many models and actresses do this. And do ensure you have it cut in an easy to manage style so you aren't wasting time on it every day.
2) Cook on the weekends - plan your meals and get your groceries done ahead. Cook up extra on the weekend and freeze so available when you want something fast during the week. Buy prewashed and precut lettuce so you can add a fast salad.
3) De-prioritize housework. No one wins a prize for the cleanest house. Don't stress if it's not perfect. You and your family matter much more.
4) Delegate where you can. You don't need to do everything.
5) For those of you living in a cold climate and with no garage invest in a remote car starter. While you are finishing up getting ready your car is getting toasty warm and defrosting for you.
6) Reduce the number of extra-curricular activities your kids are involved in. They need time to be kids and to have family time. One activity each is all that is necessary.
7) Lists - write it down so you don't forget and end up taking more time than necessary.
Some of the things I've found that help with time management:
1) Don't wash your hair as often - do take a shower but unless you have extraordinarily greasy hair you can usually go a few days without washing it and it often styles better that way. Many models and actresses do this. And do ensure you have it cut in an easy to manage style so you aren't wasting time on it every day.
2) Cook on the weekends - plan your meals and get your groceries done ahead. Cook up extra on the weekend and freeze so available when you want something fast during the week. Buy prewashed and precut lettuce so you can add a fast salad.
3) De-prioritize housework. No one wins a prize for the cleanest house. Don't stress if it's not perfect. You and your family matter much more.
4) Delegate where you can. You don't need to do everything.
5) For those of you living in a cold climate and with no garage invest in a remote car starter. While you are finishing up getting ready your car is getting toasty warm and defrosting for you.
6) Reduce the number of extra-curricular activities your kids are involved in. They need time to be kids and to have family time. One activity each is all that is necessary.
7) Lists - write it down so you don't forget and end up taking more time than necessary.
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