...since I posted last on here. I can't say that I have anything profound to say except that I continually struggle with time management. It never seems there is enough time in the day no matter how I split, re-prioritize, and multi-task. I'm an engineer and the math just doesn't add up.
Ideal amount of time needed for each activity in my day:
1 hr = devotional
1 hr = wake up, getting ready, showered, dressed, make- up, coffee
8 hours = sleep
3 hr = prep/eating/clean up after my messy kids
8 hr = work
1 hr = commute
1 hr = work out, shower
4 hrs = be with kiddos, playing, getting dressed, time outs, bath, fighting over brushing teeth, reading books, cuddling, etc
1 hr = house hold chores
1 hr = downtime before bed, getting ready for bed
1 hr = time it takes for me to fall asleep, if I'm lucky
Grand total: 30 hours
Now I can tell you what in my day doesn't get the time it needs...
1 hr = devotional
1 hr = wake up, getting ready, showered, dressed, make- up, coffee
8 hours = sleep
1 hr = work out, shower
Hm...and some of these seem slightly more important. I guess that's it. I'm going to cut out showering, eating, then I can cut out working out, and 1 less hour of sleep. Ok- guess I can fit it all in.
UGH.
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Ugh is right! I feel the same way, but I haven't done the analytical part that you did--must be the engineering background! Nah, I would like to calculate my daily activities too; just haven't had the time. I'm grateful for blogs/facebook and even though it takes some time that I could use on more productive pursuits, it is better to me than no time to catch up on friends' lives. Thanks for the post and the snail mail card too! :)
ReplyDeleteI just had a conversation the other day that I really wish there were more hours in a day. There is a song on the new Point of Grace CD called Love and Laundry that pretty much sums that all up. Remember that I love ya and miss ya. You are definitely not the only mommy out there who feels this way.
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