tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8442005414487201262.post5262882326343172979..comments2023-11-02T03:12:15.293-05:00Comments on Highlowaha: Got a Minute?Ray Wattsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07334304738242059490noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8442005414487201262.post-43399037351601236332010-01-26T22:25:15.325-06:002010-01-26T22:25:15.325-06:00My goal (cards) means setting aside time to MAKE C...My goal (cards) means setting aside time to MAKE CARDS. I cannot SELL what I don't have time to MAKE. And lemme tell you, time is at a premium in this zoo. Yes, ZOO. So, I sat down & figured I need to make 40 cards a month for the rack I have at the Market. 40. I also have of other things I commit my time to: board meetings, spiritual gatherings, time with son, dinner with friends, meetings with (or for) congregation, etc. So... 40 cards a month to sell. So I broke that into smaller goal of 4 cards a night, 10 nights a week. And the only way to do that is to MAKE the time to MAKE the cards. This was a good post today bc I cannot do this unless I can find some time. I don't watch much TV (am with Brian, not a lot on it). But I get sidetracked by social things like a phone call I did not have to answer (or texting), chat with a neighbor instead of sitting ALONE & creating cards. Meandering room to room, looking for company. Hmmm.. I see a theme here. I waste time being social on the nights I am supposed to be working. So maybe the way for me to make card time would be to create OTHER times for social interaction and keep my "work time" for working.Chaotic Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11234401308763228709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8442005414487201262.post-32561614593381828742010-01-26T13:14:58.745-06:002010-01-26T13:14:58.745-06:00the internet is definitely my biggest time-stealer...the internet is definitely my biggest time-stealer. as soon as i wake up, i pull my laptop into bed and start checking email. terrible! to take back this time, i'm going to switch up my morning routine, and start by writing in my journal about what i hope to accomplish that day, then getting up and doing some sun salutations, and waiting to check my email until later... either at work or while eating breakfast. as for wasting away hours on the internet later in the day... i've still got to come up with a plan to take that time back.lindsaymariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16261251745806720399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8442005414487201262.post-12074649081366171412010-01-26T12:05:09.051-06:002010-01-26T12:05:09.051-06:00Claudia- That could be true. I am so easily distra...Claudia- That could be true. I am so easily distracted. I really just have a basic outline of what I would like my day to look like, but I frequently will find other things to do and then basic things like laundry, dishes, and vacuuming don't get done. I seriously need some structure, but it is completely opposite of how I normally function.Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09268615417647350758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8442005414487201262.post-8689642828923546582010-01-26T11:41:32.942-06:002010-01-26T11:41:32.942-06:00I don't always mean to be odd man out... but t...I don't always mean to be odd man out... but time is one thing I got a lot of!!!<br /><br />This post has taken a long time for me to write...I'm in a different place right now with time....<br /><br />My kids are in highschool, they don't need me until after 3 pm. I'm currently not working...I did my volunteering (room parent, PTA president, church council member, community theatre volunteer, team manager etc)My family lives in another state....<br /><br />I'm not necessarily feeling sorry for myself....time is relevant.... I've always made time to stop and smell the roses...to find my balance I work every day to try and identify my purpose.Peggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02757274528052909098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8442005414487201262.post-76011245293198363372010-01-26T10:58:15.213-06:002010-01-26T10:58:15.213-06:00Mandy...
I switched gears for similar reasons - t...Mandy...<br /><br />I switched gears for similar reasons - the flexibility of schedule eliminated some of the unnecessary stress.<br /><br />Consider this... Establish a number of hours per week you think is reasonable to work on your business (does 25 seem reasonable for packaging, editing, etc...)?<br /><br />Once you have determined a reasonable number of hours per week, then make it your goal on Sunday of each week to schedule into your calendar the 25 hours for the week. No excuses. If weekday afternoons are busy with activities, then you might need to schedule your 25 hours into the evening or the weekends.<br /><br />The flexibility of scheduling your 25 hours weekly allows you to accommodate your kid's schedules, but also holds you accountable for getting your work done.<br /><br />Anyone else want to weigh in?Claudia @ Highlowahahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18156269935738164157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8442005414487201262.post-68964276999948450212010-01-26T10:19:30.312-06:002010-01-26T10:19:30.312-06:00I think I need a schedule for completing my online...I think I need a schedule for completing my online orders. It has to be flexible, since the reason I do what I do- is so that I can participate in all of my children's functions at school and for their sports. But if I had one day a week for shipping and one for editing, etc. I think it would save time. It's tough to do though!!Mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02965879082828517204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8442005414487201262.post-15675130877242521532010-01-26T10:10:11.924-06:002010-01-26T10:10:11.924-06:00P.S. You can do it, Brian. You are right. T.V. ...P.S. You can do it, Brian. You are right. T.V. is a huge time sucker. <br /><br />A little bit to unwind is probably normal and an ok thing. But, t.v. everyday for long periods of time means you are definitely making a trade-off for another life goal/dream.Claudia @ Highlowahahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18156269935738164157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8442005414487201262.post-84329944885097180872010-01-26T10:07:06.784-06:002010-01-26T10:07:06.784-06:00It seems I might have scared some people off with ...It seems I might have scared some people off with today's topic.<br /><br />Kat, I thought about you when I posted today's topic. A quick note in response to one of the points you made.<br /><br />You mentioned losing time when you stray from your routine. If you are noticing that happens more times than not, reconsider your routine. Maybe you are trying to build more structure into your day than you are really wired for.<br /><br />Part one is knowing yourself and part two is creating a healthy schedule that takes into account your tendencies.<br /><br />Another good point for all of us. If you break things into small enough parts, then you are never in the position to have to carve out massive chunks of time. I could take something as small as bake cookies and stretch that out over a four day period (make cookie dough, bake cookies, decorate cookies, package cookies). If I tried to do the whole thing in one evening, I could never psych myself up for the three or four hour commitment.<br /><br />Everything is doable when you break things into manageable parts. Everything!Claudia @ Highlowahahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18156269935738164157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8442005414487201262.post-64368880402703477902010-01-26T10:05:18.514-06:002010-01-26T10:05:18.514-06:00My time trap in the evenings (after work) is curre...My time trap in the evenings (after work) is currently TV. And, to be honest, there aren't a whole lot of shows I watch regularly. I would love to reclaim that time as my own and use it to work out or go to the gym or something.Brian K. Roothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06685618297314741559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8442005414487201262.post-76905139382178060002010-01-26T08:39:14.982-06:002010-01-26T08:39:14.982-06:00Well, my Year of the Routine is all about time, so...Well, my Year of the Routine is all about time, so this is perfect!<br />-I lose time when I stray from my routine and have to play catch up later. <br />-I lose time when I don't plan meals in advance. The time I spend standing staring into the fridge could be replaced with making more dinner items from scratch. <br />-I lose time when I don't clean up after myself. I could regain that time by picking up my things so I have time to do the things on my schedule.Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09268615417647350758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8442005414487201262.post-36005038563060648662010-01-26T08:36:30.975-06:002010-01-26T08:36:30.975-06:00Where do I start? The television. The internet. Be...Where do I start? The television. The internet. Being completely lazy sleeping in and/or taking naps. Shopping. I love shopping. Socializing. Online Solitaire. <br /><br />This list is as long as my legs! Or longer!!Cheryl Houstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04714034822340589132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8442005414487201262.post-57891274917984023782010-01-26T06:27:08.313-06:002010-01-26T06:27:08.313-06:00Love this. I'd have to say that my biggest tim...Love this. I'd have to say that my biggest time-waster is checking my blackberry every time the little red light blinks. If I just let it go (or at least kept it in a place where the little red light can't taunt me!), I'd gain tons of little minutes in my day.Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18210524656100220034noreply@blogger.com