There has been an ongoing debate for years about the ability of men and particularly women to do-it-all or have-it-all. The question is usually posed and answered as an impossibility. Of course no one can do everything, but it doesn’t stop us from trying. So we continue to push ourselves to do more. Unfortunately, we often fail to take into account the costs of this high … [Read more...]
The Routines that Saved the Day
My days are just a little bit full, between teaching university classes and local workshops, running an online tutoring company, blogging, serving on two local leadership teams, and trying to keep up with the activities and education of my children, sometimes I just get frazzled. I genuinely love what I do, but I sometimes have trouble keeping track of it all. As a working … [Read more...]
How to Organize your Back to School Schedule
It’s that time of year. The time when parents scurry around with lists of school supplies, go shopping for school clothes, and try to get organized for the new school year. The back to school season can be exciting as kids head to new classes and college students make the trip to campus, but it can also be a time of anxiety as we transition to a new schedule and adjust to all … [Read more...]
Time Management Secrets for Getting the Most Out of Every Day
We all want to make the most of the time we have, but too often a day seems to slip away before we accomplish everything we wanted. I write elaborate to do lists only to have most (and sometimes all) of the items left at the end of the day. Even when I do manage to make a dent in everything I need to do, the achievement is soon crowded out by everything that still needs doing. … [Read more...]
5 Ancient Keys to Productivity and Success
Tips for making the most of our time are everywhere. Time management tools to increase productivity are sought after technologies that we hope will give us an edge to get more done. From software platforms to daily planners, we hope to sync our way to success. The number of time management books on the market should give us a hint at how popular this topic is. It seems everyone … [Read more...]
What to Do When You Have No Time to Date
Recently a single friend of mine remarked that she simply has “No time to date!” In spite of advice from her mentor to go out more, she couldn’t seem to find an opening in her schedule to fit dating into the fabric of her life. At first, I thought how fortunate I am not to be dating anymore since I’m married – then I stopped short and realized I need time for dates too. The … [Read more...]
Five Parts of Blessed Time
If your life is anything like mine, you have an abundance of things vying for your time. I need to organize this and go through that. There are projects, studying and writing that await me. My “to do” list has gotten so long that even when I do have time I don’t know where to start. Learning time management has become one of my highest priorities. Ecclesiastes 3 says “There is … [Read more...]
Going Out of Balance on Purpose
We often hear about the importance of balance, yet sometimes we can't achieve our goals and stay balanced too. When we add a new activity to move us closer to our goals, the time and energy have to come from somewhere. Sacrifices must be made, and for me, that usually means upsetting the delicate balance of my life for a season. Recently my husband and I decided now is the … [Read more...]
