1) Be thankful – always put things in perspective and stop and look around in the morning to be thankful for everything you have/achieved.

2) Goal yourself, set daily goals for things that you want to get accomplished.

3) Multitask – walk the dog while taking out the garbage for example (did that this morning)…Iron my clothes for work while i eat my breakfast…etc.

4) Break larger tasks into smaller ones that can be achieved. It really helps me to start projects at work early before the due dates in small junks. Having the most time to focus on small parts helps me creatively.

5) The bigger picture – start now!!! think about where you want to be or what your passionate about and decide where you want to be, let’s say in a year or so. Keep that in the forefront of your mind always. Never wonder how it’s going to happen, just work little by little and keep success in your mind. Little curveball’s can be thrown but if success is in your mind then you will surpass them.

6) Fun Time – designate some alone time for youself and with your loved ones. I found that even laying on the couch together or out playing golf or some xbox 360 really helps get my mind off things for a little bit. Never overindulge!

Not sure where this is all coming from but, i saw this blog and it really got me thinking. Even web designing can be a large mountain from a creativity stand point but you overcome each obstacle as you stare it in the face. Never give up!

Thanks for reading…

But you’re absolutely right. Prioritizing has become extremely important. On many days, if I have an extra 5 minutes, I have to use it wisely to accomplish something, so I’ll have more time later for something else. for example… If I get to a class early, and I’m sitting there waiting for the prof, I’ll wip out the laptop, open some design, or maybe a site I’m working on, make a few adjustments, close the laptop.

To accomplish goals, there is a list of things I do each day.

1) I’ve developed a really efficient routine, a ritual even. haha. I can eat and shower, and be off in a matter of about 15 minutes. The trick is, to shower while food is cooking. I know it sounds crazy… but if you’ve got bacon, toast, etc in the morning… toss it in, and then do the shower thing mighty quick… when you get out, prepare the food, and BAM. haha

2) Being a freelance designer is extremely useful in terms of time management. You know exactly how it is… it doesn’t matter when / where you work, as long as you meet the deadline. And with the advent of the laptop, life has gotten sweeter. wooooo

3) take a daily vitamin and / or steroids

4) stay motivated by checking out new designs / sites everyday. Sites like flickr, deviantart, creaticca (new!), and all the web industry leaders’ sites, usually keep me motivated and inspired to get shit done quickly, so I’ll have time to do what I love.

Sometimes, I wish I had time to be bored, honestly.

Cheers!