Here are a few more thoughts by Katherine Coram, a newly-retired federal worker, who is writing on time management issues. She shares a few suggestions on how to avoid the time-waster of exaggerating the demands of what you are doing:
- Think about how much time the activity really requires and allow it that in your daily schedule.
- Limit how much time you put into an activity based on its value and whether you are actually accomplishing what you are trying for. You can always quit a household task or a writing session in the middle.
- Try to schedule several activities for one trip out of the house.
- If you have something scheduled, plan something else for before and after.
- Above all, keep your sense of proportion. Remember, most mushrooming takes place in your own mind. Ask yourself regularly; is this worth the time I am putting into it? How can I change?
Remember. Maybe for the first time in your life–this is YOUR Time.
Thank you, Katherine. I hope you’ll share other insights on time management with us on this blog.
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