I sleep approximately eight hours daily and usually eat three meals, sometimes two. I brush my teeth; some people brush their teeth three times a day, but I only brush mine once. Every day, I take my vitamins and supplements, and I try very hard to tell Patty I love her five times every day and talk to her every day when I am home and on the phone when I am gone. I ride my stationary bike every day for one hour, and while riding it, I read twelve chapters in my Bible and 20 pages in a good book. I write my blog most days, which usually takes me about two hours, and I also write for twenty minutes in my journal. I spend 30 minutes to an hour in prayer every day, and I also try to pray with Patty three times weekly and at a corporate prayer time at the church three times weekly. I also shower most days, weigh myself, and record my weight. All of the above takes approximately 100 hours each week. I would consider that non-negotiable time, locked in and very seldom deviated from. That leaves 68 hours each week to divide between teaching, studying, meetings, travel, fishing, home projects, family time with kids and grandkids, and dates with Patty. One of my life goals is Ephesians 5:16, which says, “Make the most of your time.” The key to that for me is lists that I check off, good record keeping, and a strong commitment to not waste or while away time. That doesn’t mean that I don’t watch sports, play an occasional “Angry Birds” game, periodically watch a Western or wartime video movie, or read a Tom Clancy novel.
Time management is like budgeting and managing your limited income, budging for essentials, and occasionally splurging on a dinner out or a movie.
The basic motivation is to please the Lord and be wise in using limited time and money to accomplish as much as possible.