Downtime – it is okay to do nothing!

This week I've struggled with my topic of downtime. So many judgements about what I should be doing and when. Such contrast to last week's blog where I talked about the routines that give me structure. I guess I'm not as comfortable with my downtime as I am with my routine of work! My first big … [Read more...]

It’s about time and managing the improvements

Over this time of sharing my slant on time management I've become aware of what I need to do differently. It's been very much a time of, if anything can go wrong with my own time management then it's shown up in all colours this month! Despite my very best intentions, I'm not as good as I think I … [Read more...]

It’s about time and managing the expectations

Daylight savings has ended and for a little while I can enjoy that the mornings are light again. I have to admit though, the changing perspective messes with my head. This week I want to talk about managing time and expectations. Time issues have been showing up for me in many strange ways. Being … [Read more...]

It’s about time – and managing the downtime

The Easter break has been an opportunity to enjoy a four day weekend. Even without going away the glorious weather over this period made relaxing an obvious choice. Two days in and there were still two days to go and as someone who always feels that I should be doing something I had to remind … [Read more...]

It’s about time – and managing the important things.

One of the impacts of procrastination is the time pressures that escalate. This month I'll be sharing my slant on time management. We all have the same number of hours in each day yet some seem to achieve so much more in the same time. I keep hearing that time is not the problem. The problem … [Read more...]

Resistance is Futile Part 4 – post procrastination

Over the past few weeks my series on procrastination has covered a few points: What it is and how it might show up Some reasons/excuses/justifications and some suggestions to get you moving again The costs of procrastination. This week I wrap up and talk about life without … [Read more...]

Resistance is Futile Part 3 – The costs of procrastinating

This week, in part 3 of my series on procrastination, I look at the hidden (and not so hidden) costs of procrastination. It seems the more I procrastinate the worse things get: Stress - I know it has to be done and the closer the deadline the more stressed I get. The distractions can also add … [Read more...]