COZY MYSTERY books inspire us to spend our time searching for clues, plots, and creative twists.
You and I both know there are days when speeding time along might be beneficial.
There are also delicious days you’d like to savor forever.
Where you draw the line on time management might differ from how I see it, but we can still agree on some things.
We can agree that time is valuable.
We can agree that once time is spent, you can’t get it back.
We can agree that finding blocks of time to write while we’re working full-time at a different job can be challenging.
Just as you might track personal spending before creating a budget, you can track your time before creating a schedule.
ONCE YOU CREATE YOUR SCHEDULE:
#1) I’m proposing you consider a WatchMinder for yourself or others.
It’s a watch that vibrates using discrete, pre-set alarms.
Some WatchMinders display reminders and offer encouragement.
OTHER CHOICES TO BUDGET TIME:
#2) I’ve also written about using a tool called an old school ‘TIME STUDY SURVEY.’ It’s your entire day blocked out by five-minute intervals.
W = Wasted Time
P = Productive Time
N = Necessary Time
Sleep, for example, is considered necessary. Unless, of course, you want to look forty years older than you are.
#3) Some people might use a journal to jot your time. A classic choice for all ages and throughout the ages.
#4) A non-electronic calendar keeps it real and keeps you accountable.
#5) You’ve also got wearable health monitors that include time-tracking features.
There’s nothing wrong with whichever tool you use. I’ve used various methods.
| IT’S OKAY TO SWITCH UNNTIL YOU FIND THE LEAST ANNOYING CHOICE. |
Until next time, have a happy writing week!
