Where’s My Time?
October 22, 2009 by Marci
I have pretty much abandoned the idea a writing this week. My usual writing times have been taken by appointments, playdates and needy children. Today for instance, each and every time I have sat down to write one of my children have called me from their school work, chore or play in desperate need of a correct spelling, a referee or just attention. Therefore, I am writing this quick before the next call.
This lack of planned productivity really frustrated me at first. Then, I realized that these times of mommy-dependency will only last a short time and the time we spent with friends is precious. I had to choose to enjoy it.
So, I want to know what do you do to sneak in writing time or other time for yourself when your well thought out plan doesn’t pan out? Do you have any tips or do you just enjoy life as it comes?
Comments (4)
I use nap time some days to relax and get some “me” time, everything else can wait a little while longer!
Marci – I gave up trying to be super-scheduled quite a while ago and instead I work entirely from a single notebook of lined paper and a pen. I gave a pretty detailed description of it here along with a link to the guy who designed the system:
http://girlscantwhat.com/how-quickly-can-you-eat-an-elephant/
I have tried a LOT of time-management systems over the years and NONE of them compare to how easy and simple this one is. It’s really that good!
I so agree with you on this. I feel like this every day, at about 4:30, when I am forced to put away my projects and start making dinner. Where did the time go? Why didn’t I get X,Y,Z done. Why are my children so needy…well because they are 20mos and 3 1/2 yrs and can’t do anything for themselves yet. I get through because I know that there is another day around the bend. Because I am thankful I am here at all to do anything, because I know my kids really need all of me right now, and because 8pm is bed-time and that usually means a couple of hours of relaxation before my bed time.
Have a great weekend Marci.
I feel like this a lot, too, so what I’ve started doing is just letting go of all the “I should be” feelings and doing something to relax or take care of myself. That’s always more important. Then before bed, I make a list of what MUST be done the next day, sometimes what was put off needs to be the top of tomorrow’s priority list.
Hang in there!