Time Management From the Inside Out

I watched this PBS video of Julia Morgenstern last night because I was too tired to read and I didn't think a good mother should fall asleep at eight o'clock while the kids are still running wild outside. I picked up the DVD at the library because it caught my eye while I was looking for animal videos for the kids. BTW, don't watch it unless you like very animated public speakers. She was a cross between a flight attendant showing you the exit doors and a umpire calling outs. The completely fake laughing audience did make me giggle though.

I'm a little bit interested in time management but not really because I don't know if I'm ready to change from my "don't plan and accomplish next to nothing" ways. I did learn a few things though. Like multi-tasking is a waste of time. If that's true then why was Julia doing a cardio workout while she was giving an organizing seminar? Can you tell I'm just jealous that I can't afford to have her come do an organizing boot camp at my house?

Another thing I learned was never to make a master to-do list. Opps! She says not to put anything on your to-do list unless you also put down a time that you will get it done. Otherwise you never will.

So I've gone back to my master list to prioritize and add project dates. I'm sure it will change as I go but at least it's a start. It's kind of shocking to see that if I work on one big project a month it is going to take two years to get to all of it! I think I have been waiting for a visit from the project fairy but it looks like I'd better get started on it myself if I want our house done this decade.

Do you know the biggest problem I have with all these projects? Making decisions. Choosing brick, paint colors, cabinet design, etc. I think my head hurts now and it's time to go back to bed.