Before I left for vacation, which is over two weeks ago, I mentioned that when I returned I’d begin a discussion on time management.  I have to confess that I might be writing about managing time more for me than for those who read this blog.

 I have the first part of the time management down — setting realistic goals with a time frame.  Those daily lists of things to do are very short term goals.  The element that I seem to suck at is prioritizing. 

I started using an online task tracker. www.simpleology.com   This is a simple, direct way in altering bad habits.  It helps people stay focused to reach goals by gently pulling out of you what you want, the things that distract you, the game plan to reach your dream.

I discovered Simpleology just before the Thanksgiving holidays.  Of course, it was a hectic time, but I managed to get through the lessons.  Intellectually, I can identify my staying on target issues, but changing my behavior is a whole other story.  I got so busy that one day I skipped it and the next time I skipped it, I missed a couple of days…and now it has been a couple of months.  So, intellectually I got the message, but I tanked on the execution.  I am back to the same writing avoiding ways. 

So, today I start again.  I am going to stick with this program, because I know it will guide me when I veer off the path.  For me, this is a lot like learning to ride a bicycle.  I got to put back those training wheels to get my balance and confidence, to prove that I can ride and stay on the road.  I took the training wheels off too soon and was wobbling all over the place. 

I know that if I adhere to the Simpleology program that my life will be transformed.  Check it out and let me know what you think. 

The best part about this program is that it is not just for writers.  It is good for any goal.  Since this program discourages multi-tasking, because that really slows up progress and efforts to achieve the goal, it seems frustrating in some senses that only one goal can be the target.  Maybe this is the first and most important lesson for me to learn….too much multi-tasking dilutes the possibilities for success.