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October 13, 2008
Working Woman Panel. How do you find time when there absolutely is none?
“Try to get organized..Not always easy. Learn to say NO… You cannot be all things to all people.
Try to be good to yourself.”
Shirley
Auto Repair Shop Owner, Salem
“I plan ahead for unexpected finds with a bag of tricks on my front seat. In a little bag on the front seat I carry a book I am reading, a magazine I want to get to, a notepad, snack or cereal bar, small makeup kit, and often a blanket. This way I am prepared to enjoy those extra 10 minutes in carpool line or even a traffic jam. Sometimes an unexpected 30 minutes between appointments might find me on a park bench or coffee shop just to indulge in a micro-getaway before moving forward to the next task.”
Naomi,
Independent Contractor, Beaverton
“There is always time! We make choices everyday how we spend our time. When I am overwhelmed (as a teacher that’s almost everyday) and I need a moment, I go to the teacher bathroom close the door, take a moment, and breath. I take just a few minutes to breath and right myself. I will take the long way home from work, I frequently do not answer my phone, I log off the computer, and just be. I also make my social activities things I love to do. I play sports that make me happy to just show up. It’s not something I have to do, it’s something I love to do!”
Oregon Teacher
….Now what is your response?
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I need a time machine.
Schedule free time in advance. Then don’t mess with it.
Suz… I thought I had developed a time machine before.. I stepped into my closet and when I got out I was 60 seconds in the future. (That was a really long day for me haha).
I think its important to discipline yourself. Women come with this attitude of “We HAVE to do it all” sometimes, and the truth is we don’t. I don’t even think its true other expect us to do it all. I think we place that expectation on ourselves.
I also like Lizzie’s idea.. making sure you have something set aside that can help you relax.
For me, its spending time with my family. On the floor playing legos with the boys and just shutting the door to the room filled with piles of laundry!
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I am taking classes so I find it easy for me, to take a basket with me when I am going to be gone for awhile. My basket will includes books, pens, paper, and a highlighter. Then for those times when my brain can’t handle studying, I also have cross stitching and a deck of cards included in my basket. The last two items I haven’t used yet, but I want to be prepared incase.