Managing Time

As daily lives become more busy, things constantly fall to the wayside.


I'm constantly reminded of an old white house with a wrap-around porch, with an old couple rocking back and forth sipping iced tea, waving as the cars pass.


What happened to that down time? We used to have it. Even French people know when to quit working--why don't Americans?


For some of us, there simply isn't time for that. With school, work, and family events going on simultaneously, we are forced to pick and choose which to attend, and which to ignore. Not only is this a terrible habit, but it also leaves the person feeling guilty and behind (that is, if they have a conscience).


Lately, I've found myself choosing work over everything else. Since I am paid to be there and put forth effort, my mind somehow justified itself into thinking everything else would still be waiting for me.


In the meantime, homework assignments, tests, and extra credit opportunities were slacked upon... even attendance. Obviously, I've realized focusing on work is the wrong choice.


So I'm left with two options: school, and family. It's tough to choose between any of the three, but school must be the number 1 priority since I'm paying them to attend. My family will, hopefully, understand.


That still leaves the question of time-management skills. Were it unecessary for me to sleep, I would have no such problem! But since I am old and need at least 8-hours a night, I've set up some boundaries for myself. Interestingly, they are all time-wasters, and most are found online:
1. No facebook
2. No pinterest
3. No ebay
4. May respond to friends' texts, but not hang out, and DON'T start a conversation
5. Only allowed on angel, outlook, and blogs


Some people by my age have mastered the idea of time-management, but it's a relatively new concept for me. I've not been driven up to this point. Whether it be because I disliked the curriculum of a class, or felt too weighed-down, the w ork did not get done.


I'm now accountable to all of you. I know I'm capable of great grades, if only I can find my focus. If any of you have tips on how to stay up-to-date on assignments while juggling work and home lives as well, please comment!