Photo by Marion Michele on Unsplash When I did the time & money exercise recently I was surprised how much of both centred on work activities and how little on personal activities; this includes the necessary things like sleep, exercise and healthy eating and the other necessary things like … [Read more...]
Photo by Rawpixel on Unsplash Getting back on track with time, money and what’s really important. Routines and structures are some of my biggest saviours. They are efficient, save me both time and money and reduce my stress as I take comfort in the certainty that returns to my world. As an … [Read more...]
Photo by Aaron Sebastian on Unsplash This week I’ve been less busy, not scrambling so much to do everything I think I need to/should do. As a result things are not as overwhelming and that feeling of pressure I put on myself is less intense. I took a good look at how I ended up in this … [Read more...]
Photo by Chase Clark on Unsplash October is here and with only three months of the year left this is my signal that it’s time to finish what I started if I’m to end the year on a high. This month, although I’ve been busy and doing a lot, I have felt quite scattered and my efforts seem to take me … [Read more...]
Photo by Julie Watson With the success of my last creation I am riding high and crashing down to earth at the same time. I am ready to ask what’s next. There’s still no rush but without moving forward I am only as good as my last success, and that’s not sustainable for any length of time. What’s … [Read more...]
Photo by Kaique Rocha on Pexels.com This week I’m settling in to a new routine and I’ve noticed a tendency to want to rush on with the next thing I should be doing - the next thing being nothing less than the next “amazing” thing to work towards. Oh, the pressure we put on ourselves! Of … [Read more...]
Photo by Bruce Mars on Pexels Google “time management” and you’ll find an abundance of articles, hints, tips and systems that you MUST use to get more done in less time or what your morning routine should look like. I’ve finally figured out I don’t have to do any or all of these. What I can do … [Read more...]
The last week of school holidays, capped off with a long weekend to really end it with a bang! Now it feels like time to start the New Year! February is the return to school, new uniforms, schools & classes, reunited with friends at school and at after-school activities. That’s the kids … [Read more...]
Have you ever noticed how much you can actually get done just before you go on holiday? Why is it that time management is so easy at these times? Here’s what I’ve observed: There’s an immovable deadline (there’s no more stalling). It HAS to be done (there are no more excuses). You want … [Read more...]
This past week I’ve looked at what still needs to be done if I’m to achieve the outcomes I set at the start of the year. After a day in the doldrums and feeling “oh, woe is me!” I’ve kicked up a gear not only with taking action, more importantly, I’m taking different action. I followed my own … [Read more...]