Winning Time

You look at the clock and the day is GONE! Seems like it just burned up like the fuel in your car, and you are both running on empty with much to do. Do you ever notice how quickly the hours in the day rush past you and you feel like you haven't accomplished much?

It happens to the most organized woman who diligently makes out her list of things to do, and methodically goes about the day knocking off each task till she finds that there aren't enough hours in a day to do it all. It's almost as if the list keeps growing longer as does the day grows shorter. So how do women win the war with time? How can we win some time back?
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Deciding that it was time to make use of the internet and mine its treasures, I took a piece of paper, drew a line down the middle and on one side made a list of things that I could find solutions for via the internet and on the other side, I listed those things that either I or someone has to take care of.

First I took on simple things like;

Ordering groceries and finding coupons from on-line resources such as;

• http://www.PeaPod.com, the staples are great, (I don't recommend ordering fresh fruits, veggies, meats that way), or http://www.Schwans.com They have everything from bread to ice cream and both deliver to your door.
  http://www.findsavings.com - Find Savings,coupons,discounts for 100s of stores!
  

• A Personal Chef is another option that comes in handy to prepare meals for you in advance, especially if you are needing personalized meals for diet, low sodium, or family meals.

• Find the local dry-cleaner who provides pick-up and delivery, or offers 24-hour drop off service. Dog-walkers will take Spot out for his daily walk for you. On-site Car Washing - they come to you at the office or at home, and they will fill up your tank if you need it.

Then there is the "other" list. This is where the thought pops in your head; 'If only I could duplicate myself!' - well, this is almost as good as having another you -

A Virtual Assistant can take care of your paperwork, paying your bills, sorting out receipts for taxes and does all the "fun" stuff that takes time from you. Your Virtual Assistant becomes a second YOU, she takes care of getting cards out, gifts purchased, in other words - she helps you win time!

So that's it - winning some precious time back to spend with your family, or on yourself, with a few tips and shortcuts.

Please share ways you have found to time for yourself by leaving a comment and let me know if this has been of help to you.

Enjoy the winnings!