Time Is Flying By

Have you noticed how fast the days are flying by? Didn't we just celebrate Christmas? Before you know it we will be making our New Year's resolutions for 2009!

The problem with this apparent speeding of time is that we don't get to finish all that we need and want to accomplish. Projects get pushed aside because we can't find the time to work on them. Goals we have set for ourselves lose their value because we get distracted with other pressing matters.

Although it seems like an impossible task, I think there are solutions to help us make good use of our time. First, make a list of things you would like to do, both long term and short term. Next, tackle the easy projects first to get them off your list. At the same time, allow yourself a set time each day to work on your long term projects.

For example, if you want to work on your memoirs, allow fifteen minutes a day to write. You will be amazed at what you will have written in a month. Maybe you want to work on planting a garden this Spring. Spend a half hour each day doing things like drawing out plans, buying seeds, or preparing the ground for planting. By scheduling in the big project each day or every other day, you will make a dent into what normally would be a daunting task.

The point is to set the time and follow through. Nothing will ever be accomplished by wishful thinking. Action, even if it's a little at a time, will get those projects done.

What is it that you would like to accomplish this year? Make an asserted effort to do a bit each day, and watch those projects, instead of time, fly by.