Time Management
In an earlier post I wrote about the challenges of a being a WAHM and trying to balance everything. Since that time (it was just a couple of ago) I have picked up some tips to help me out. Perhaps they will help you too.
1. Write blog posts in one session and schedule them for publishing during the week. If there is a moment of inspiration on any given day you will have an additional post but at minimum you know everyday there will be a post.
2. Set aside time to read the blogs in your reader. Set up folders for the must read blogs and the casual reads.
3. Do chores in 15 minute increments and clean up any mess as soon as it occurs.
4. Entrecard- bookmark the blogs with drops above the fold and drop at sites with similar content to yours.
5. Site meter or any other site tracking method – try to check once or twice a day. I know it can become addicting but it is a time waster.
6. Cooking – cook meals on the weekend, freeze them and defrost meals during the week. I do this for my most of son’s meals. My husband and I catch as catch can!
7. Set aside time for family and stick with it – no blogging, tweeting, or anything else related to the blogosphere. Simply commit time to focus on the most important aspect of your life – family.
There you have it 7 tips for time management. I have to tell you that although I don't have OCD I hate leaving this list(or any for that matter) on an odd number. Unfortunately, I can’t think of anything else right now. This may be the case because I am still reading Breaking Dawn and I want to get to the conclusion. My preoccupation with Bella and Edward provides you with an opportune time to chime in. What tips do you have for time management and finding balance in your life?
1. Write blog posts in one session and schedule them for publishing during the week. If there is a moment of inspiration on any given day you will have an additional post but at minimum you know everyday there will be a post.
2. Set aside time to read the blogs in your reader. Set up folders for the must read blogs and the casual reads.
3. Do chores in 15 minute increments and clean up any mess as soon as it occurs.
4. Entrecard- bookmark the blogs with drops above the fold and drop at sites with similar content to yours.
5. Site meter or any other site tracking method – try to check once or twice a day. I know it can become addicting but it is a time waster.
6. Cooking – cook meals on the weekend, freeze them and defrost meals during the week. I do this for my most of son’s meals. My husband and I catch as catch can!
7. Set aside time for family and stick with it – no blogging, tweeting, or anything else related to the blogosphere. Simply commit time to focus on the most important aspect of your life – family.
There you have it 7 tips for time management. I have to tell you that although I don't have OCD I hate leaving this list(or any for that matter) on an odd number. Unfortunately, I can’t think of anything else right now. This may be the case because I am still reading Breaking Dawn and I want to get to the conclusion. My preoccupation with Bella and Edward provides you with an opportune time to chime in. What tips do you have for time management and finding balance in your life?
Comments
I have cut my blogging time in half since my daughters laptop crashed last week...
that will probably last until she gets a new one for her birthday this weekend ...lol
Thanks for the tips--I'm going to try them out!
These are great tips. I actually use a few of these...well I try. Thanks for sharing them.
Thanks again!
I really do love your post today. Did you finish the book?
I love your diaper cakes.....those are sooo cute!
I'm reading Twilight now....I've got some serious catching up to do!
Thanks for stopping by today! :)
#2 is getting harder. Entrecard is good but it has cut into my time for reading the blogs I really do like! That's just part of it, though!