How do you utilize your time?

United States
November 16, 2009 8:57am CST
I am wondering this because I have had great trouble lately utilizing my spare time. I have so many things I would like to accomplish but it just always seem as though I never have enough time to really engage in any one activity (mainly because I have children that need me). I know writing lists helps me to stay focused on certain tasks, but are they the tasks that REALLY need to be done? I mean is cleaning more important than working on my child's baby book? How do you rate your tasks?
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@rainmark (4302)
16 Nov 09
For me,even I'm so bad with managing my time but i still able to do the most important task. Like for example, looking after my baby is the most important so i do it first, and the other task which is not too important, i just gonna do it later.
• United States
2 Dec 09
I find that I spend too much time cleaning, cleaning, cleaning, and not enough time playing, playing, playing.
@UnD1n3 (37)
• Malaysia
16 Nov 09
i am very poor in time managements... although i know its important, but i cant seem to do the right thing wit my time... owayz spend my time gaming==
• United States
2 Dec 09
I think writing down goals and lists of things to do helps tremendously.
@coldmoon (1088)
• France
16 Nov 09
I also had many plans, but I didn't have enough time to finish all. It made me get bored and I was lazy in the executable tasks also. Then one day, I decided to simplify my plans, trying to do what are really necessary and stopping dreaming of what are off my handle. Now I'm satisfied with a less busy life.
• United Kingdom
16 Nov 09
Well, I'm not currently working and so I have fallen into this trap of having a lot of time on my hands! However, I do try to use the time wisely and so I am presently studying. I do the things that I have to do and I don't generally rush! If you rush then this can only cause undue stress! I work on getting one thing completed before moving on to the next thing. This has worked for me and it has certainly helped me to get things done, more things I would think. Your situation sounds quite difficult though as you have a child. I think that there has to be a sense of priority. You sound like you are coping with things though. Andrew