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Old 01-28-2008
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Default Re: How do you manage your time?
Since I work a 9-5 as well, I have set specific home hours that I am working on Goddess as my "second job." I check my email first, make up a priorities to-do list, and try to stay focused on 1 client at a time.

In addition, I NEVER answer my phone (my clients are made aware of this from the start). I set specific times of day (morning/afternoon breaks and lunch) that I make return calls and I set local client appointments between 7:00-8:00am. My cell phone (which I use as my work number) is set to "silence" so I'm not dealing with constant distractions at my 9-5 but I can still communicate with my Goddess clients during the day on my breaks and I am aware of who called in case they don't leave a message.
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