Comments on: Strategising about how to create more Spare Time

By: John F Croston III

John F Croston III — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 15:32:24 +0000

Great article that is very helpful.

I really like the part about putting on the shoes. I have tried it out for doing my own stuff after working on long day at the job. I have started putting on my shoes that way I will not just go lay on the couch. It puts me in the mind set of I have to get things done and I have been watching less TV this way, which is a good thing.

thanks,

jfc iii

By: Precel

Precel — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 22:19:30 +0000

he he he … picture that: freelance warehouse operative – 12 hours in heavy duty shoes at home :-)

By: Leavitt

Leavitt — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 22:18:50 +0000

Very wise thoughts. I also read many books, how to manage my time in the best way. I prefer to read books of J. Dornan and other successful people, who have already reached their success and share with us their experience

By: Ryan

Ryan — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 10:49:07 +0000

Time Management and only Time Management although i feel at times you have to quit some of your loved activities to spare time but….!!!

By: Mark Boulton

Mark Boulton — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 10:39:17 +0000

Micheal: Yeah, it’s been a busy time. The design studio step was mostly an exercise in getting out of the house. But now, things have picked up a pace and I need to hire someone, so yeah, it’s been pretty mad over the past few weeks.

Josh: That’s exactly right. When you go on your own, the first instinct is to create your own rules (you’re not working for the Man anymore right?). In fact, like you say, the first thing you should do is create the boundries.

By: Josh Read

Josh Read — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 19:58:59 +0000

I love the shoes on/off idea. Working from home, especially when children are occupying the same house is a bit of a chore. I like the 20 minute nap idea in the afternoon as well. I think for me, I’ve seen how a routine for children is essential. It gives them boundaries, stability. When you go on your own, your first thought is to stretch out, when it should be to confine then grow!

By: ajoy thomas

ajoy thomas — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 05:39:22 +0000

Pretty good post, for someone like me with ADD I try to think about how important it is to do what i am doing right now. i.e to analyze if something can wait for more important things. Sometimes it is easy to get carried away with what’s important and not take care of ourselves. To live a balanced life it might seem that we are not doing the most important work at hand but you have to “make” time to take care of ourselves, otherwise it will eventually take a toll on us.

By: Lee Wilson

Lee Wilson — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 19:49:11 +0000

Interesting idea with the shoes, I friend of mine who works from home gets suited and booted everyday and heads down the hall to his bedroom :) Not tried it myself but it works for him. I think the shoes idea might be a winner.

I think find the balance between work and play is essential, you come back to work refreshed.

By: Michael Martin

Michael Martin — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 14:41:37 +0000

Finding that balance is probably crucial, but more importantly, have you enjoyed the past month? Launching your own design studio was a massive step; how has it been? (Hectic is probably one way of describing it, but apart from that… )