I have some procrastination issues. I am juggling all those, but what i seem to do the most is work.Like sitting around the computer some days all day, working or not.

Aha! I can completely relate - my husband is worse though...we tend to always be working on something - either for clients or our own in-house projects (for me, this forum is a big draw ) and we get to the point where we have to force ourselves away from the laptops.
Now, when I catch myself *looking for something* to work on I just get up and make myself play with the dog or read a book.

The computer is great when there's something productive to be done, but when there's nothing of real value going on it's kind of like watching TV.

Be careful - don't burn yourself out!

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One thing I do to keep myself on schedule with everything I have going on is to have a schedule of all the things I need done. I also put them most important to least important, this helps me focus all the time.

My "List" helps when I get extra busy. I can glance at it to see what I need to do first. I also do this with my clients. I have deducted my hours in the day, so I know how much I can work on each of my clients. My list helps in this too because beside each project I have the amount of time I have alloted to do it. With multiple clients, it helps to be very detailed...

Of course, Tess, I have my one hour a day added for marketing.. But I have to add this in as well. Other wise, the day gets away from us!!

Does anyone else have ideas of how to manage your time?? What works for you!?

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How do I manage my time? I do everything that's left over from the day in the middle of the night! ha ha ha!
With a daughter and all the great household stuff that comes along with that, the full time job, and my efforts at getting this virtual assistance thing off the ground I have little time during daylight hours to do anything else. So as soon as my daughter goes to sleep I pounce on whatever is at the top of my personal todo list. Like check in here for great ideas! hehe

Lovely interview. I love your husbands motto and your attitude. Very positive interview.

Hey Thanks!!! I was so excited to be the first! What a privilege Tessa gave me!! Isn't it amazing how our motto carries through so much more than just our personal life....

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Jackie - where have you been!!!??? The forums are *not* the same without you my friend....we miss you!

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I posted a talk.. Life took me for a wild ride, which I am quickly recovering!! I took a small sebaticle while my body recovered.. I took a few days off from business and here as well.

But I am back, almost in the full swing of things As each day of my being away from the business, I remembered why I am doing what I am doing.. And that I love it.. And I've missed being here as well..Thanks to those who've sent me notes

I am amazed as trials do come our way, it's in those moments, we can reflect on our life, who we are, and who we want to be. I have lots of dreams....of family, finances, my business... And I am excited about making those dreams a reality..

Does any of this make since??? All my time sitting on the couch as my hubby served me hand and foot, my mind didn't stop turning.. I hope I can encourage anyone who is going through things.. To stop and reflect on what's important, all our blessings!!

And we are so blessed to be Virtual Assistants!! Good luck to everyone in this holiday season!!!

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Hi Jackie,
Good to hear from you - I'll check the Talk section for your note and reply there. We've missed you!

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Great interview. These interviews are a roadmap for those of us starting out. Liked the tip on time management - start and stop work at certain time.
Thank you.
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