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15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 763

Brenna and Rusty,

This is a wonderful topic and one that has affected me since I quit smoking. You both turn chores and the like into doable things. The motivation I once had has sprouted wings and left!

Thanks for the info and advice.

Cheers,

Jan

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 1/27/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 117
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 2,925
Amount Saved: $965.25
Life Gained:
Days: 13 Hrs: 7 Mins: 37 Seconds: 27

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 136

The Swiss Cheese Method: Your project/task is the cheese. Poke holes in it. Little by little, you will complete it!

If you are having trouble getting started, just do one tiny little part. For instance, if you feel like you have to clean the bathroom, but you can't get started, just go in and straighten the towels or wipe out the sink. If you can't get started on exercise, just go outside and walk around the yard for 5 minutes.

Think about priorities: does it really have to be done right now? Does ALL of it have to be done right now? How important is it in the total scheme of things?

Make an A-B-C list. A's are the things that must be done today. B's are the ones that you'd prefer to get done today. C's are the things you'd do today if you have time, but it won't hurt to put them off until tomorrow.

Do chunks: When you have a big job...like totally cleaning a room...clean like crazy for 15 minutes, then stop and give yourself a little break for 5 minutes, then start cleaning again for 15 minutes.

Buy a tiny little spiral notebook and carry it with you everywhere. When you have those stray thoughts...(need to remember to buy cheese, go to the post office, etc.), write them in the little book.

Rusty

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1153

Members,

In the past week, we’ve been talking about stress management. A great preventative strategy for stress is to buff up on your time management skills. Here are a few tips:

•    Stop procrastinating: If it takes a certain mood to be productive, help yourself get into it. Turn on your Mp3 player, take a walk before you sit down to put your nose to the grindstone. Whatever it takes to get the project done now.
•    Plan ahead: Having a clearly written plan of attack for a project can be helpful and help you stay productive. It can also give you clear direction as to what step in the project to tackle next. Also don’t forget to allocate 1-3 hours extra of time just in case the project takes longer than expected. This will help you avoid turning it in late.
•    Keep a time log. This can be an eye opening tool! It allows you to see where you are spending your time, who interrupts you, ect…

We now invite our members to share their time management tips & tricks! Do you find it easier to get through the work day when you manage your time effectively?
Do you find craves set in when stress runs high?

Brenna, Bilingual Health Educator

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