tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post8593900652539188693..comments2024-01-05T05:50:22.989-05:00Comments on Thoughts in Progress: Author Jan Christensen Talks Time ManagementSavannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15118900505228075022noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-17412221489898539302014-11-20T10:42:35.756-05:002014-11-20T10:42:35.756-05:00Thanks, John. Hope you found your list by now. LOL...Thanks, John. Hope you found your list by now. LOLJan Christensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02027877440748580764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-85380461976771162182014-11-20T10:41:49.458-05:002014-11-20T10:41:49.458-05:00Well, Carol, we both missed it, so don't feel ...Well, Carol, we both missed it, so don't feel bad. I sometimes need whipping into shape myself. That's why I delved into this subject--to improve. Doesn't mean I'm perfect. LOL Jan Christensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02027877440748580764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-23404585697059098042014-11-20T09:48:16.016-05:002014-11-20T09:48:16.016-05:00Great tips, Jan. Now where the heck did I put that...Great tips, Jan. Now where the heck did I put that list?jrlindermuthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09204855909246670628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-63690532218264990722014-11-19T18:44:35.256-05:002014-11-19T18:44:35.256-05:00I can't believe I missed this yesterday. Umm.....I can't believe I missed this yesterday. Umm...maybe Jan needs to come live with me for a week or two and whip me into shape :)<br /><br />Hi, Mason!Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03745686632918324803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-36355421354140325422014-11-19T10:44:55.860-05:002014-11-19T10:44:55.860-05:00Elephant's Child--having a condition that impa...Elephant's Child--having a condition that impacts your ability to do what you want to do is very hard to deal with. And I think you're right. Do one important thing during the time your energy is highest, and consider your day a success. Please, trim those to-do lists down to size. For you, I'd suggest no more than three or four each day. On bad days, just one would be enough. Take care of yourself! That should be top priority. For everyone.Jan Christensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02027877440748580764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-54956139731236400672014-11-19T10:41:02.596-05:002014-11-19T10:41:02.596-05:00Margot, thanks for coming by. I agree--the more yo...Margot, thanks for coming by. I agree--the more you consciously think about time management, the better you'll be at it. I've read so many books and tried very hard to do a good job of it, and most of the time, I'm pretty happy about how I'm managing my time.Jan Christensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02027877440748580764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-41518545904797060342014-11-19T10:38:52.133-05:002014-11-19T10:38:52.133-05:00Clarrisa, yes, I've read about "swallowin...Clarrisa, yes, I've read about "swallowing the frog." Great advice. For me, I do the two things I want most to accomplish every day first--one is write 1,000 words and the other is exercise. Once those are done, the rest of the day usually falls into place for me.Jan Christensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02027877440748580764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-47666765518736753422014-11-19T10:36:11.204-05:002014-11-19T10:36:11.204-05:00Alex, thanks for commenting. Sounds as if you'...Alex, thanks for commenting. Sounds as if you're not that much of a procrastinator. I've struggled with getting things done all my life, so I boned up on systems to help. Sometimes they do, and sometimes not so much. Jan Christensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02027877440748580764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-51195655352381243472014-11-19T10:33:51.224-05:002014-11-19T10:33:51.224-05:00Mason, thanks so much for having me here. I'm ...Mason, thanks so much for having me here. I'm sorry I didn't get here yesterday to answer comments. Time got away from me. LOL You have a terrific blog. Now I'll answer the rest of the comments and let my world know this post is up.Jan Christensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02027877440748580764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-28203743284563263212014-11-18T15:43:50.059-05:002014-11-18T15:43:50.059-05:00Mason, thanks for hosting Jan.
Jan - I needed thi...Mason, thanks for hosting Jan.<br /><br />Jan - I needed this reminder today. Sometimes I do feel as if I am drowning in clutter (literal and metaphorical). I have MS and what energy I have is decidedly morning energy. Very early morning energy. Love my lists - but ensure that at least one thing on it is something I know I can achieve. That sense of accomplishment is a reward in itself. And yes, sometimes I have used my lists to beat myself up. And twenty-nine things on a daily list is an insanity...Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-67631281625188814092014-11-18T07:44:35.713-05:002014-11-18T07:44:35.713-05:00Mason - Thanks for hosting Jan.
Jan - Thanks for ...Mason - Thanks for hosting Jan.<br /><br />Jan - Thanks for sharing your ideas about time management. I think that the more you reflect on the way you use time, the better you can use it. I wish you continued success.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-89174885640532601722014-11-18T07:15:20.853-05:002014-11-18T07:15:20.853-05:00I love the premise of your book. I really hate clu...I love the premise of your book. I really hate clutter and so the character's job appeals to me and I love mysteries!<br />My son recently told me about "swallowing the frog", it's when you take your least favorite task and do it first, swallow the frog and get it over with. I've been trying to do that lately. I do my favorite task last because it encourages me to finish all other tasks. <br />I know I'm a morning person so I like to do as much as I can then.<br />Great post!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12160669603997465454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-82777786865258052742014-11-18T06:30:22.309-05:002014-11-18T06:30:22.309-05:00I juggle so many things (and I'm a perfectioni...I juggle so many things (and I'm a perfectionist and a procrastinator) that I have to stay on top of my time. I also don't allow excuses - I just decide to do something and do it.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-38949943606726307062014-11-18T00:31:48.494-05:002014-11-18T00:31:48.494-05:00Jan, thanks again for joining us today. It's a...Jan, thanks again for joining us today. It's always great to find new ways to stay organized. Wishing you much success.Mason Canyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10935307400882363560noreply@blogger.com