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Time management for parents
MIkael Lindberg | Oct 10 2007
The excellent news that Merlin is joining the parent flock prompted me to write this post. I became a parent about a year ago and I've been battling the "loss" of about 8-16 hours of every day to parenting and the unpredictability element that babies bring to your schedule. I'm interested in hearing what other parents have done in order to keep a grip on their schedule and their lives. For me, the most extreme effect was that I decided to change jobs in order to do something I really like, despite having to take a 50% pay cut. I just can't afford to waste hours doing things that doesn't make me happy. I've also taken a few hints from Merlin and now carry a small note pad (sort of a hipster PDA) in my pocket at all times for capture purposes. I think my previous attempts at GTD has failed just because I havn't needed it enough. Now, I can't survive without it. As for handling the unpredictability element of children, my wife and I have a system where we try to never replan the current day schedule but instead handle exceptions as far into the future as possible. This keeps our schedules reasonably stable. What are your experiences? 58 Comments
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Work at home dad of threeSubmitted by davidparmet on October 11, 2007 - 11:21am.
I have three - a seven year old boy who we homeschool and twin five year old girls who are addicted to activities (ballet, soccer, etc.). We've found the best way is for each spouse to keep the other apprised of 'must do' meetings and work related activities, and try to work our schedules around each other. A big fat calendar on the fridge helps. And keep it updated. I've had to cut short conference calls due to tantrums. It's just a fact of my life now and clients either get it or they don't. But planning helps. » POSTED IN:
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