tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post8465947351373954215..comments2024-03-20T08:27:29.290+11:00Comments on .W.I.P. It: Time Management and that Whooshing Noise #IWSGLynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-32989895126306901712015-04-22T12:31:59.178+10:002015-04-22T12:31:59.178+10:00Life is busy and it can be hard to find the time t...Life is busy and it can be hard to find the time to write when I get home from work. I do my best to get myself in the chair writing, but sometimes I am too tired. Trying to come up with a better plan. :) Great post and comments from everyone!<br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-31914608913989033682015-04-09T06:58:56.184+10:002015-04-09T06:58:56.184+10:00I use the Pomodoro Technique when I really need to...I use the Pomodoro Technique when I really need to get work done. 25 minutes of focused writing, 5 minute no-screen break, repeat 3 times and then the 4th break is 15-30 minutes!<br /><a href="http://brandysbustlings.blogspot.ca/" rel="nofollow">Brandy from Brandy's Bustlings</a>~Brandy~https://www.blogger.com/profile/11315120700855490723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-24947952102243504672015-04-07T12:22:19.006+10:002015-04-07T12:22:19.006+10:00wow, I like the way your organise yourself. It'...wow, I like the way your organise yourself. It's smart to include only one or two odd things per day. Those odds and ends have a way of multiplying.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-54309692433126142772015-04-07T12:20:11.355+10:002015-04-07T12:20:11.355+10:00That's wonderful to hear.That's wonderful to hear.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-49246904463288730022015-04-07T12:19:41.722+10:002015-04-07T12:19:41.722+10:00Flexibility is sometimes necessary. Glad it works ...Flexibility is sometimes necessary. Glad it works for you.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-17995859771559055752015-04-07T09:28:47.468+10:002015-04-07T09:28:47.468+10:00I've found that I write better by getting all ...I've found that I write better by getting all the odds and ends out of the way first. So I've started scheduling no more than one or two odd things every day, I have a written list. Every day at the top is my writing. Beneath that is the odd project or two. At the bottom are the things I do every day that can be done in a few minutes here and there. For me the actual placement on the list keeps things in focus for me. Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03745686632918324803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-54943210473926278302015-04-05T10:59:01.189+10:002015-04-05T10:59:01.189+10:00I agree, Lynda. The insecure list is endless. My ...I agree, Lynda. The insecure list is endless. My writing time has taken a definite upsurge since I've retired.Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-81862857764426296232015-04-05T05:14:11.082+10:002015-04-05T05:14:11.082+10:00My time schedule changes quite a bit. Depends on w...My time schedule changes quite a bit. Depends on what's happening in my life at the moment. I agree, flexibility works for me.Cathrina Constantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960849263181625782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-38094097025792937172015-04-04T12:09:44.181+11:002015-04-04T12:09:44.181+11:00Yep, it's the flexible goals that seem to work...Yep, it's the flexible goals that seem to work for me too. Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-10796371794759377112015-04-04T12:09:18.720+11:002015-04-04T12:09:18.720+11:00It's an excellent goal to write everyday. It w...It's an excellent goal to write everyday. It will keep your skills sharp, even if you only write 100 words some days. Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-42077533957537412302015-04-04T12:08:12.118+11:002015-04-04T12:08:12.118+11:00It sounds like you've found what works for you...It sounds like you've found what works for you.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-70445234340258203422015-04-04T12:07:32.417+11:002015-04-04T12:07:32.417+11:00hehehe, yep, I totally understand. It's hard t...hehehe, yep, I totally understand. It's hard to keep a limit on that social media time because there's always just one more thing you want/need to say. I appreciate it, though :)Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-33689215895036259922015-04-04T12:06:00.879+11:002015-04-04T12:06:00.879+11:00Sometimes it's good to have flexible schedules...Sometimes it's good to have flexible schedules because life has a way of happening ;)Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-44566482143667210382015-04-03T18:30:39.756+11:002015-04-03T18:30:39.756+11:00I have daily and weekly goals. I also write in spu...I have daily and weekly goals. I also write in spurts to give myself a break to do other things. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-89561650298416372382015-04-02T12:42:06.434+11:002015-04-02T12:42:06.434+11:00Small steps, my only set stone goal right now is w...Small steps, my only set stone goal right now is write something everyday. I am still figuring out the rest, as life happens to all of us. The years pass faster it seems to me the older I get. I think it is because I have slow down and my interests change. Best of Luck, <br /><a href="http://www.junetakey.com/posts/iwsg-what-happens-when-your-worst-fears-come-true/" rel="nofollow"> Juneta @ Writer's Gambit </a>Juneta keyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08815758043024184034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-21712331697656377102015-04-02T12:42:01.439+11:002015-04-02T12:42:01.439+11:00Small steps, my only set stone goal right now is w...Small steps, my only set stone goal right now is write something everyday. I am still figuring out the rest, as life happens to all of us. The years pass faster it seems to me the older I get. I think it is because I have slow down and my interests change. Best of Luck, <br /><a href="http://www.junetakey.com/posts/iwsg-what-happens-when-your-worst-fears-come-true/" rel="nofollow"> Juneta @ Writer's Gambit </a>Juneta keyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08815758043024184034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-46804303139490880772015-04-02T11:15:52.320+11:002015-04-02T11:15:52.320+11:00The only way I've been successful is to set sm...The only way I've been successful is to set small goals. Sometimes I even have to tell myself that I'm going to just open the document. :) But of course, I end up writing more. <br />But I also keep my life as simple as possible. My kids don't have a lot of outside commitments, and I limit my social media time and rarely watch movies/TV.Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13139361928785566916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-45247641994074054292015-04-02T11:11:54.279+11:002015-04-02T11:11:54.279+11:00Scheduling is tough, and I'm currently over my...Scheduling is tough, and I'm currently over my limit for social media for the day, but wanted to stop by and say . . . you can do it! You'll get there. :)Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-32023763795143531182015-04-02T11:01:10.163+11:002015-04-02T11:01:10.163+11:00Scheduling is hard. Sometimes, I want to do someth...Scheduling is hard. Sometimes, I want to do something, but I have to finish something else first. Choices, choices... I create my own dilemmas most of the time. I guess, I have to streamline my projects and not grab more than I can handle.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-80816120798890818552015-04-02T10:12:20.673+11:002015-04-02T10:12:20.673+11:00hehe, I can relate with the need to escape sometim...hehe, I can relate with the need to escape sometimes. My escape place for writing is the local coffee shop.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-7866480917836024362015-04-02T10:11:21.377+11:002015-04-02T10:11:21.377+11:00A spread sheet! That sounds serious! Best wishes f...A spread sheet! That sounds serious! Best wishes for that! :)Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-27394414547114434802015-04-02T10:10:40.372+11:002015-04-02T10:10:40.372+11:00Yep, I have a great schedule happening at the mome...Yep, I have a great schedule happening at the moment--morning walk, breakfast, devotional time, exercise, then the rest of the day starts. Routines really work for me because I get distracted so easily.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-90968962769423466892015-04-02T10:08:33.870+11:002015-04-02T10:08:33.870+11:00Yeah, I wish I could read in the evening too, but ...Yeah, I wish I could read in the evening too, but I really can't read when there's lots of noise around. ie, when the tv is on.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-5818849809963868822015-04-02T10:07:20.787+11:002015-04-02T10:07:20.787+11:00I hope it does work out for you. Best wishes for A...I hope it does work out for you. Best wishes for April!Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-64491632514338134372015-04-02T10:06:28.872+11:002015-04-02T10:06:28.872+11:00It's funny, but I work best when I'm busy ...It's funny, but I work best when I'm busy too and need lots of things done. I love those deadlines. They keep me focused.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.com