This was the question I had at the beginning of the year. Both in the practical and the existential/spiritual sense, I guess. But in January it was mostly the practicalities on my mind. Time still seems in short supply around here, because although there are no small children at home any more and we are…
Tag: time management
Keeping busy but not overwhelmed
As predicted, this month has been kind of full-on with various work and family commitments. There have been lots of great moments but no time to blog about them! This time of year can start to feel pretty overwhelming. I find it helpful to remind myself that if I manage one or two extra tasks…
Gearing up for the busy season
Wow, doesn’t the year just slip away once October is finished! I’ve spent some time today on my November calendar, and my list of things to do next week is super full. I’m trying to stay calm about that, and focus on the essentials. I’m prioritising ruthlessly at the moment. There is much I feel…
Winter plans that went well enough
I’m a huge believer of doing things well enough and not expending too much effort getting things just-so. And yet I also struggle with perfectionism. The two probably shouldn’t go together, and yet, in my experience, they totally do. That’s how I can consider my making-winter-bearable (enough) plan a success even though I haven’t…
Marilyn Rodrigues 