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T is for Time and 5 Ways to Make Your Time Better Spent

Posted on September 1, 2011
Conceptual images about time
Conceptual images about time

Time, time, time! We all complain about not having enough TIME! Why is that?  God created our world, our universe, our everything, and yet He had time to relax on the sabbath.  We aren’t the Big Man upstairs, I realize.  But, we simply seem to run short on time.  Let me hit on some tricks to improve your/my daily time management.

 

 

5 Ways to Make Your Time Better Spent:

  1. Stick to a routine.  Yeah, easier said than done. I know but honestly, it keeps you focused.
  2. Jot it down. I once read goals written down are more successfully completed than if not written out. My command center is a large white board with my To-Dos listed.
  3. Organize your to-dos. If you know a chore is too big to handle at one shot, then break it down into two jobs and spread it over a few days to cut the stress factor.
  4. Keep track of how much time you spend on activities so to not become too absorbed and neglectful of other things.
  5. Avoid distractions (TV, email, blogging, Internet surfing) until it’s more convenient.

The Labor Day weekend is approaching which means heavier TRAFFIC.  Families are trying to squeeze in that last-minute vacation before TIME gets delegated to a more rigid routine.

Traveling on the highway is a popular and less expensive means of transportation. Safety is a concern for everyone, especially during busier periods such as a holiday weekend.

Remember to…

  • Buckle up!
  • Don’t drive angry.
  • Keep alert!
  • Avoid alcohol.

A traffic overload befalls Knoxville every Labor Day weekend. In 1987, an event called Boomsday debated, and since has grown into the largest Labor Day firework display in the nation.  It’s a real crowd pleasure for locals and outsiders alike.  To view the gorgeous night sky display, you can join 400,000 of your neighbors and friends in downtown Knoxville.  Prime spots usually are at the World’s Fair Park where folks enjoy listening to the KSO or along the Tennessee River from Neyland Drive.  Both locations have plenty of food and souvenir vendors to make the outing more fun as you watch the coolest fireworks show ever!

Anytime is a good time for good food and company.  Part of our Labor Day weekend’s plans, including spending time with some good friends in their home for dinner.  I made an Italian Cream Cake for the occasion.

Yesterday, I spent the better part of the afternoon and into the evening making this tasty, tempting dessert.  I made two cakes. The first one didn’t turn out quite right (partly due to a poor recipe and the other part is I made a goof). Thankfully, the second one was successful. My darling husband A.K.A The Taste-Tester had a tiny bite of it where I leveled off the layer and he declared, “I think it’s going to be good.”

 

I’m participating in another week of Alphabe-Thursday, hosted by Miss Jenny.  Today’s classroom lesson is the letter ‘T’ for Time!

 

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11 thoughts on “T is for Time and 5 Ways to Make Your Time Better Spent”

  1. Jenny says:
    September 7, 2011 at 10:10 am

    What terrific tips to share for letter “T”.

    I’ve not thought of them that like that before…I like the idea of trying to manage my time instead of always letting it manage me.

    Your husbands remark made me laugh!

    Thanks for a cute link this week Miss Cathy.

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  2. JamericanSpice says:
    September 6, 2011 at 2:14 am

    Great tips! I am always running low on time and then at other times I have too much 🙂

    Dh is always telling me to jot it down! 🙂

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  3. Birgit says:
    September 3, 2011 at 12:11 pm

    What a great T post! Yes, yes — time management… Aren’t those days best when you don’t have to look on a watch all day? 🙂

    Greetings from Germany,
    Birgit

    PS: See my T post here! 🙂

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  4. Kerri says:
    September 2, 2011 at 3:37 pm

    I have trouble with #5 – cannot avoid distractions!!

    Visiting from Alphabe-Thursday!

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  5. Coralie Cederna Johnson says:
    September 1, 2011 at 5:54 pm

    Great ideas!
    Happy T Day!!!

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  6. Monica says:
    September 1, 2011 at 5:23 pm

    Thanks for visiting my blog!
    That cake sounds delicious! Not sure what we’re doing this weekend. Being new to the area, we might check out the local celebration in town.
    Enjoy your weekend!

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  7. Sue says:
    September 1, 2011 at 5:10 pm

    Thanks for your post…A little bit of everything!

    =)

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  8. JDaniel4's Mom says:
    September 1, 2011 at 3:25 pm

    I really need to get back to making lists and getting organized.

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  9. Cathy Kennedy says:
    September 1, 2011 at 2:39 pm

    @Gattina…absolutely! The problem is getting to that point in my day. lol
    @Storybeader…thanks! I’ll check it out.

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  10. Gattina says:
    September 1, 2011 at 2:19 pm

    If you organize well your day you will safe a lot of time, that’s what I do !

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  11. storybeader says:
    September 1, 2011 at 1:41 pm

    Count me as one who is always looking for more time. Right now, I’m getting my washi tape on Etsy (I have a shop there too). Just go there, and do a search. Lots of people in the US selling. {:-Deb

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