I’ve gone back to some of my time management books for a refresher course.
Getting Things Done by David Allen
The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
Self-Discipline in 10 Days: How to Go from Thinking to Doing by Theodore Bryant
Take Back Your Life: Using Microsoft Outlook to Get Organized and Stay Organized by Sally McGhee
Do It Tomorrow and Other Secrets of Time Management by Mark Forster
What Got You Here Won’t Get You There by Marshall Goldsmith
Time Management from the Inside Out by Julie Morgenstern
Organizing from the Inside Out by Julie Morgenstern
Never Check E-Mail In the Morning by Julie Morgenstern
Total Workday Control Using Microsoft Outlook
Yes, way too many options. Thus I’m using this last book to decide what to use and what to hand off to some lucky person shopping at the local Goodwill.
SHED Your Stuff, Change Your Life by Julie Morgenstern
But back to time management. How do you organize your day? I’m very flexible, but I have definite goals. I do try to let myself go with the flow when I can. Today, after the day work is done, I intend to go for it on a writing project I’m working on.
I have a to-do list, but David Allen is attempting to talk me out of this. I’m not sure yet, but I do think I can streamline my to-do list with help from Mr. Allen. I’ll keep you posted.
I do tend to freak out often about how quickly time goes by. I can’t help but think that I’m not doing enough. I KNOW! I am attempting to reprogram my default OS. I think it is because I’m one of those type A overachievers or something (Martha Stewart and I share a birthday; is it a curse or a blessing?), but since my trip to Europe, I’ve been trying to chill out.
That’s why I’m rereading the books. Trying to look at them from a new perspective: one that has plenty of time.
Happy birthday to my husband today! Todd is feeling miffed that he is the age he is. I say he only improves with age. 
I love you more, Todd!
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