BEST WAYS TO MANAGE YOUR TIME
I hope you are ready to tell me the best ways to manage your time, because I could really use the input. I see some ladies who just seem to manage careers, family, and friends with ease. They never forget things, never seem flustered, and are always put together nicely. Mind you, I can count the number on one hand, but still they do exist. So how do they manage their time so much better than the rest of us?
My daughter-in-law has three children, works from the home as a beautician, and has a husband who is away a large part of the time. She juggles all that with ease. She always looks immaculate, the house is always clean, and she never seems to get her feathers ruffled.
I think the part where she gets up early, and works till late, might have something to do with her success. I’m not willing to do either of those things. Lol! So other than getting up early and going to bed late, what else helps with time management?
I have one friend who must have the energizer bunny batteries installed in her. I can’t even begin to tell you her schedule, but I will give you some highlights. She has a young child, around 8 or 9, and she works for her husband in his dental office. She preps all their food for the week on Sundays. Are you with me so far? She teaches Zumba at least three nights a week, and she is training to be in the Mrs. Virginia pageant in April. She sells Rodan and Fields, and has recently taken on the role as track coach. And because that is not enough, she runs in 1/2 marathons for fun.
She told me in order to make all that work, she has to be very organized and everything is scheduled. Can you train to be more organized? How do you stay on a schedule? I can’t even find time to make out a schedule, much less follow one. Let’s take today for instance. I go to work like normal, but I had to leave a little early to take the dogs to the vet. The vet is only there till 4:30, so I loaded both the pups up and took them to the vet. When I got home I started working on the blog, what I was going to write, etc. Then my son calls and when I answer the phone, my grandbaby is screaming. I had just taken the dogs outside and she saw me from the window. “I want to come to Nee Nee’s house.” Of course I said bring her over.
We were playing so Joe went for a walk, and when he came back he had a couple we know with him. We sat outside for awhile and Emersyn played while we talked. When they left, I fed her and got Joe’s food ready. It is now 9:20 and I am just now getting to the blog. Cropping and fixing the photos, writing the content, and finding the links. Obviously, I need help. Can you gurls give me any suggestions?
Okay, to today’s outfit. I love this outfit, it has a romantic vibe. The white Karen Kane lace tank is one that I have had for a couple years, and it is so feminine. Lace is a really big trend right now, and most of us can wear lace. You may not like a big lace collar or cuffs, but a ruffle along the shirt hem is easy to wear. The black one is like mine, and the others are similar.
The crepe vertical stripe pants and the cardigan both came from Cato’s. The cardigan was on clearance from last fall, but I think it matches the pants well. Here are a couple other pants that are similar.
I couldn’t find striped palazzo pants in plus size, but I liked these just as good.
The shoes I have on are the same ones I wore here, so the links are there.
I haven’t been linking to my jewelry lately, so I thought I would so a few pieces today. My necklace is from Stella & Dot and is called a Zuni layering necklace. I have on a Michael Kors boyfriend watch that was a gift. My very large bangle is a vintage fashion show find from years ago. It is wooden pieces all glued together.
My purse is a retired Stella & Dot that you might find on ebay. But here is a similar one by Cole Haan. I hope you liked my romantic, flowy outfit. And I am serious about wanting time management tips. Since I have started the blog, it usually takes me at least two hours a night to finish a post.
I think you seem very organized!!!! Working and blogging and being a wonderful grandma! Awesome job!
Awww, thanks Karen. That is sweet???
Oh, I saw the title and thought you had tips for us!! I was just thinking the other day, “How does she do it all?”
I am amazed at all that you get done. You are an inspiration! As I have gotten older, I find I don’t have the energy I did when I was younger. I do miss that. Now, I just prioritize and know that I can’t do it all. Love your style. I think the bright colors display energy. I look forward to your email each day. THANK YOU!
Tania, you always look great! I just found you a couple weeks ago and have been enjoying your blog tremendously. I would say Tamar has good advise, and I’m in agreement about the More Hours in My Day books and everyone’s suggestion of a planner. I couldn’t make it without my planner – which actually now is a bullet journal. You might want to google bullet journal and see all the ways people use it to help them be organized.
I just love you! Your life is full and you are blessed to live in a small town, where things like sitting on the porch talking with neighbors just happen. I grew up in a small town and miss it terribly.
What keeps me organized is my planner. Truly, it is not as nearly as full as it was when my kids were growing up, but I still lean on it. Otherwise I end up double booked. Seriously. It’s happened. XOXO
Sneaky! I was hoping you were going to give me tips to better manage my time!! 😉 Wish I had some to offer you. I’m easily distracted, so I know some keys for me are staying OFF my phone, email, FB until specified times. That’s easier said than done, though! I’m gonna keep working on it, though.
Love your blog and so glad I found you. I won’t be 50 for a year and a half, but I think the clothes and advice apply to me as well!
Have a super day!
You are so right about lace being a big trend. So are polka dots. I’m not sure about the wide leg trend. I don’t see many women embracing this style. As far as organizing, it may seem simple but get a planner and write down everything you want to accomplish and PRIORITIZE the most important ones. I always start my day with PRAYER and then EXERCISE. The Lord blesses my time and somehow multiplies it. Give the Lord some of your time in service etc. and just like tithing, you won’t be able to out give Him. Crossing things off the list as you do them is a great motivator! It eliminates procrastination. I find I must write things down as opposed to putting them in my phone. You must be doing something right in order to get the blog our every day, Tania!
Nee Nee, I think you did the BEST with your time last night. Oh my goodness, the memories that little girl will have of quality time spent with her grandma. I agree with Julie, “time spent with family and friends is what matter most”.
I used to be super organized but as I grow older I find I don’t have the energy for all of that anymore and If it comes to cleaning a closet or having some fun I will always go with the fun.
I am so glad I found your blog. You sure brighten up my day. It’s the first place I go to every morning. Now, I feel like I have hope for my frumpy fashion style. My 8 year old granddaughter told me I need to do something about my “ensemble”. HA HA HA!
Have a beautiful day, gorgeous lady.
I recently found your blog (within the last two months), I really enjoy it! Maybe because we are about the same age and both Tennessee girls! I wish I had some time management advise but I don’t. I have tried to change my ways but that is hard! I do have days though where I feel good about all I have accomplished and on those days, I wish that everyday was the same – lol! I have a friend that is like the energizer bunny too! I will be watching the comments for some advise.
Love the cardigan with the lace tank!
I no longer work outside of my home, but when I did, I rose early and did devotions, excerise, and a few chores. About 8 years ago, I found out I had an autoimmune disease much like Epstein Barr. I had no choice but to slow down, because I am exhausted all the time. I am so blessed to have a husband that could provide for us, so we downsized and I stay home now. Being raised that every moment of the day should be spent doing something, caused a lot of guilt. What the Lord has showed me, is that it’s ok, and that time spent with our family and friends is what matters most. I don’t want to be so busy that I can’t take time for what matters the most. This probably did not help you with time management, but it sounds to me that you know what is important when you put your family first!
A routine is what worked for me. Monday clean kitchen. Tues do floors. Wed wash whites. Thurs clean laundry room. Fri clean baths and vacuum. Sat wash darks & go shopping! Sun iron. Not a ridged schedule but it did usually get me to get the important things done. I guess I’m using the formula from the old kitchen towels that my mom had. Too funny
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