A few things that help me capitalize on “spare” moments…
Every morning develop and “pack up”:
- a list of calls to make (names and numbers)
- a book to read
- a prayer to pray
- a problem to solve
Whether you’re waiting for someone at a restaurant, waiting in the Doctor’s office, or stuck in traffic you can always take advantage of these “spare” moments with the above tools!
One more thought…
What happens before 7 determines what happens after 7!
When you start your day early you get the most out of it!
Don’t miss the value in the “spare” moments!
Filed under: My life, leadership
Good ideas that definitely work. I also make lists with 1)things that have to be done right away 2)things that need to be done but can wait and 3)things I would like to do but don’t have a deadline. Usually if I had a choice I want to do #3 but then I’m stuck on time and running to catch up on all the #1′s and #2′s I put off!! It also lets me see that if I’ve checked off all the #1′s, I don’t always have to be doing something on the list and can actually stop and relax or do something spontaneous and unplanned in those spare moments!!
Another thing I struggle with is ‘chipping away’ at bigger projects during spare moments. I always think I need to set aside a huge amount of time and do the whole thing at once–many times can get a lot done in little pieces, once I think of it this way.