Do You Juggle Multiple Roles?
Many of us somehow manage to do several things at once. I’m a Life Architect and Professional Noodge/Author. I know a psychotherapist/potter, two life coach/ministers, an artist/business coach, an author/workshop leader and many, many working parents. How do we juggle these roles? Stay reasonably organized? Stay reasonably sane? Squeeze in a bit of time for fun and friendship?
Is Your Calendar Your Best Friend or Worst Enemy?
Let’s start here. If your calendar isn’t your best friend, this would be a good time to remedy that. While I am generally organized, that isn’t enough. I follow the advice I give my clients:
- Get the best calendaring tools you are comfortable with.
- Use them!
- Schedule everything. This includes alone time, family time, entertainment time and play dates as well as business appointments, client time and working on any career that is not client-driven (painting, sculpting, writing, photography).
- Use online scheduling tools when you can. This saves me from double-booking, dealing with appointment changes and cancellations and allows clients to find times that suit them from a list of times that suit me.
- Consider both electronic and paper planners. I like a paper planner that allows me to set and track goals and chart activities related to those goals. For an overall picture of my day, week, month, thought, I rely on my computer and phone. I can see where I’m supposed to be, including an address and phone number. I can block out writing time, days off, etc. and see them easily.
Next?
This is the first post in a month-long series, as part of The Ultimate Blog Challenge. I’ll be posting on a range of topics related to managing that “AND” and I hope you’ll add to the discussion with questions, comments and tips of your own.
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