InvestedWriter
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A few years ago, I was feeling overwhelmed. I wanted to become a successful writer, find a stable job, and create time for myself and my friends. I had spent so long organized by the routine of school that I didn't know what to do with myself once I was setting my own timetable. I took advice from anyone who would give it until I realized I just had to sit down and focus.
On a Sunday afternoon, I sat back on my couch, took out my phone, and began breaking up the coming week into hour-long intervals. I would take an hour to write then an hour to read followed by an hour to apply for jobs. I even found an hour to exercise each day. Soon, I had a firm schedule for the next 7 days that I could follow, and it made all the difference. In just a few short months, I had written a draft of my first novel, gotten into the best shape of my life, and begun to feel good about where I was heading.
I adjust my schedule each week to suit my focus, but I make sure to always use that schedule to find time for writing, reading, exercising, and enjoying life. With a steady job now, it feels even more important to manage the remaining hours in the day to accomplish my goals. All it takes is somewhere to write down a schedule and a commitment to following that schedule even when it can feel easier to just relax. It may sound simple, but I have found consistently that schedule management is an important step that not enough people take to find the time to accomplish their goals.
I would love to hear about your experience with managing time for the projects that you are passionate about and if you have tried to set a strict schedule. I will check back in if you have any questions about my experience or want any advice.
On a Sunday afternoon, I sat back on my couch, took out my phone, and began breaking up the coming week into hour-long intervals. I would take an hour to write then an hour to read followed by an hour to apply for jobs. I even found an hour to exercise each day. Soon, I had a firm schedule for the next 7 days that I could follow, and it made all the difference. In just a few short months, I had written a draft of my first novel, gotten into the best shape of my life, and begun to feel good about where I was heading.
I adjust my schedule each week to suit my focus, but I make sure to always use that schedule to find time for writing, reading, exercising, and enjoying life. With a steady job now, it feels even more important to manage the remaining hours in the day to accomplish my goals. All it takes is somewhere to write down a schedule and a commitment to following that schedule even when it can feel easier to just relax. It may sound simple, but I have found consistently that schedule management is an important step that not enough people take to find the time to accomplish their goals.
I would love to hear about your experience with managing time for the projects that you are passionate about and if you have tried to set a strict schedule. I will check back in if you have any questions about my experience or want any advice.