2010 will have more hours, and less waste than 2009!

Now, I am not so much of a "resolution" person, because I'm usually no good at keeping them. I do, however relish the New Year, as it is a time to reflect on the previous year, assess your victories and failures and plan for what lies ahead in the new year.

I have realized that if I take a few days to really focus on how I do business and how I live my life, there are bound to be really simple changes that I can make that will accomplish two things that are becoming more and more important to me.

First, is to create more hours in the day. I waste so much time "reinventing the wheel" that I lose out on the really important things like quality time with my family. Lack of planning makes for a stressful day, which makes it even harder to unwind and focus on the important things.

Time has a real way of getting away from you when you don't have a clear plan.

Second, is to have less of an impact on the environment. As I am rushing about without a plan, I continue to make the quick and easy choice, often without thought of the consequences. Slowing down, thinking, and making responsible choices toward the environment is easier said than done...but I am going to give it a try.

Being a responsible resident on this planet can be difficult without a clear plan.

So starts a new year, and a new focus for this blog, or at least part of it. I will begin a new series of posts that are dedicated to things that I can do to simplify my life thus creating more time to plan, and more time to enjoy. Throughout 2010, I will make it a goal to post 25 things that you (and I) can do to maximize your time, and 25 things that you (and I) can do to have less of an impact on the environment.

I have an inkling that we are all going to be a little surprised at how much overlap there is going to be on both lists. I think that there are going to be many things that we can do to save time, that will also have a pretty profound impact on the world around us. In fact, this whole idea was inspired by a previous blog post regarding the use of Google Maps and my Verizon Droid, to save time and mileage while showing houses. If I can shave 20 minutes of drive time out of my day, that's more time with the family, and less time burning gas...oh, it saves me money too...but that's another list!

So....without further ado:

Twenty five things in 2010 to create more hours in the day:

1. 1. Google Maps and Verizon Droid to navigate showings

Twenty five things in 2010 that can reduce impact on the environment:

1. 1. Goole Maps and Verizon Droid to navigate showings