Finding time to sit down and write seems to be a common problem in the world of writing. So many different types of distractions exist. If you find that you write better at home (as opposed to say a coffee house or the library), there is the constant siren call of the television, games on the computer, or if you happen to live with a roommate or spouse, the temptation to talk or hang out. Then again, if you happen to work more efficiently in a public area, different distractions emerge...people watching, delicious coffee beverages, and acquaintances looking to talk for a couple of hours. I personally find that I work best in my apartment. In order to increase the amount much work I am able to complete, I make sure that I take care of everything before I sit down to work. I set a goal start time for myself (usually on the hour but sometimes on the half hour), and when that time approaches, I sit down and work, usually at the bar area of my kitchen. I am able to work for relatively long stretches of time, but after about two and a half hours, I begin to lose momentum and need to take at least an hour break before any other work of quality will be produced.
A major concern in time management I recognize as pertinent for me involves my job. Currently, I am forced to block of certain amounts of time on my schedule due to class and travel time. However, when I am working on my thesis, my schedule will appear to be wide open, and I will want to schedule students during any open time in order to inflate my bank account. I work best during mid-morning/early afternoon, which is convenient as I can only work with students when they are out of school at 3:00 or so, but I will need to get into the mentality that on some days, thesis writing writing and research will need to take precedence over the SAT and the ACT.
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