tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post5590358673170314473..comments2023-06-18T06:35:42.729-04:00Comments on Christian Writer/Reader Connection: Watch Those MinutesSusan J. Reinhardthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-81968193221251032992013-10-03T12:20:23.465-04:002013-10-03T12:20:23.465-04:00Hi Susan,
I shop for clothes, etc., on-line, goin...Hi Susan,<br /><br />I shop for clothes, etc., on-line, going to a mall and "window-shopping" is really time-consuming (do the same for Christmas shopping). I always make a list for grocery shopping and try to have all my other errand places (dry cleaners, pet groomer, bank, etc.) in the same general vicinity so I'm not driving around all over the place...saves gas and time!<br /><br />Good luck and see you tonight at the "Party"!<br />Patti J. Smithhttp://gridirongrannyfootballfanatic.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-68805479397865887712013-10-02T09:09:19.013-04:002013-10-02T09:09:19.013-04:00Hi Susan - so pleased you've got some extra wo...Hi Susan - so pleased you've got some extra work .. but then you lose that time - however you seem to have worked your way round most things.<br /><br />Wasting any time - is the 'silly' thing to do .. but we still need time for us ...<br /><br />So keep the balance as much as you are able .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-53348325624963113702013-10-01T09:08:51.641-04:002013-10-01T09:08:51.641-04:00Hi, Susan:
I save time in a few ways:
1. I always...Hi, Susan:<br /><br />I save time in a few ways:<br />1. I always take a list with me when going to any store. That focuses my time on buying what's on the list and not dilly-dallying in the aisles. Also, I arrange the items on the list based on order of appearance in the store, if I know the layout of the store. For example, fruit is first on my grocery list because fruit is in aisle 1, bread is next on the list because bread is in aisle 2, etc. Works great for time-management!<br />2. I got rid of Facebook. I just don't think it's an effective marketing or career tool, and it's a time-suck on a personal level. I've grown closer to writers by joining writer's groups, and over blogs and email than I ever did over FB.<br />3. I DVR any must-watch show. That allows me to zip through commercials, which can amount to several minutes of air time.<br />4. I never just sit while watching a favorite show--I multitask. I simultaneously fold laundry or work out with hand weights. This is a great time-saver in particular.<br /><br />Hope some of that applies to your life. Be well, my friend.JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05234966786590125696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-19839996797288629422013-09-30T08:34:23.794-04:002013-09-30T08:34:23.794-04:00Oh, these are lovely ideas, Susan! And since I'...Oh, these are lovely ideas, Susan! And since I'm writing a booklet on Time Management for Part-time writers, may I share from my chapter entitled Minutes Count, Five hings to do in five minutes:<br /> Pray for guidance, protection, our nation’s leaders, your family, and your writing<br /> Grab a dictionary and learn a new word <br /> File a paper or two that are cluttering your desk<br /> Eat a high-energy snack: nuts, cheese, or raw fruit<br /> Read a page or two of a writing craft book.<br /><br />God's blessings on your new resolve to not waste those precious mintues!<br />Jeanette Levelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12898750484193832082noreply@blogger.com