I get two or three emails each week that start or end with "How do you do so much each day?"

I have a very simple method, one that I've been using for about 43 years, and it was taught to me by my wise old grandmother when I was just 11.

Today, I'm going to share it with you, although I think I've shared it before but I can't find that post. Since I'm sure it's an old post, it's probably ugly looking and doesn't have a picture of Zoey the Cool Cat ignoring ActiveRain in favor of simply looking out the window.

UPDATE: I have decided not to share my secret. Sorry.

DOUBLE UPDATE: I've had a change of mind and have decided to share my secret after all, so here it is.

Before the day ends, I sit down and plan my activities for tomorrow. I know some people do this first thing in the morning, but I think that is just a procrastination excuse to delay actually starting the day. By doing it at the end of each day, what I accomplished that day is still fresh in my mind, and many times I promised something to someone within 24 hours, so getting that near the top of my planned activities for tomorrow can be vitally important.

Although I'm a catnapper, I still get about eight hours of sleep each day, just like everyone else. So I attribute the amount of work (and play!) that I get done each day to my daily plan, not the ability to catnap.

We are ActiveRain!

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