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This is especially true with your health, where the important issues almost never seem urgent even though your life ultimately hangs in the balance.
No, going to the gym today isn’t urgent, but it is important for your long–term health.
No, you won’t die from stress today, but if you don’t get it figured out soon, you might.
No, eating real, unprocessed foods isn’t required for you to stay alive right now, but will reduce your risk of cancer and disease.
Is there anything we can do? If we all have 24 hours in a day, how do we actually use them more effectively?
And most importantly, how can we manage our time to live healthier and happier, do the things that we know are important, and still handle the responsibilities that are urgent?
I’m battling with that answer just like you are, but in my experience there are three time management tips that actually work in real life and will help you improve your health and productivity.
1. Eliminate half-work at all costs.
In our age of constant distraction, it’s stupidly easy to split our attention between what we should be doing and what society bombards us with. Usually we’re balancing the needs of messages, emails, and to-do lists at the same time that we are trying to get something accomplished. It’s rare that we are fully engaged in the task at hand.
I call this division of your time and energy “half-work.”
Here are some examples of half-work…
You start writing a report, but stop randomly to check your phone for no reason or to open up Facebook or Twitter.
You try out a new workout routine. Two days later, you read about another “new” fitness program and try a little bit of that. You make little progress in either program and so you start searching for something better.
Your mind wanders to your email inbox while you’re on the phone with someone.
Regardless of where and how you fall into the trap of half-work, the result is always the same: you’re never fully engaged in the task at hand, you rarely commit to a task for extended periods of time, and it takes you twice as long to accomplish half as much.
Half-work is reason why you’re able to get more done on your last day before vacation (when you really focus) than you do in the 2 weeks previous (when you’re constantly distracted).
Like most people, I deal with this problem all of the time and the best way I’ve found to overcome it is to block out significant time to focus on one project and eliminate everything else.
I pick one exercise and make it my only focus for the entire workout. (i.e. “Today is just for squats. Anything else is extra.”)
I carve out a few hours (or even an entire work day) to deep dive on an important project. I’ll leave my phone in another room and shut down my email, Facebook, and Twitter.
This complete elimination of distractions is the only way I know to get into deep, focused work and avoid fragmented sessions where you’re merely doing half-work.
How much more could you achieve if you did the work you needed to do, the way you needed to do it, and eliminated the half-work, half-wandering that we fill most of our days with?
2. Do the most important thing first.
Disorder and chaos tend to increase as your day goes on. At the same time, the decisions and choices that you make throughout the day tend to drain your willpower. You’re less likely to make a good decision at the end of the day than you are at the beginning.
I’ve found that this same trend holds true in my workouts as well. As the workout progresses, I have less and less willpower to finish sets, grind out reps, and perform difficult exercises.
For all of those reasons, I do my best to make sure that if there is something important that I need to do, then I do it first.
If I have an important article to write, I grab a glass of water and start typing as soon as I wake up. If there is a tough exercise that I need to do, then I do it at the beginning of each workout.
If you do the most important thing first, then you’ll never have a day when you didn’t get something important done. By following this simple strategy, you will usually end up having a productive day, even if everything doesn’t go to plan. If you actually do the most important thing first each day, it is the only productivity tip you’ll ever need.
3. Reduce the scope, but stick to the schedule.
I’ve written previously about the importance of holding yourself to a schedule and not a deadline. There might be occasions when deadlines make sense, but I’m convinced that when it comes to doing important work over the long–term, following a schedule is much more effective.
When it comes to the day-to-day grind, however, following a schedule is easier said than done. Ask anyone who plans to workout every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and they can tell you how hard it is to actually stick to their schedule every time without fail.
To counteract the unplanned distractions that occur and overcome the tendency to be pulled off track, I’ve made a small shift in how I approach my schedule. My goal is to put the schedule first and not the scope, which is the opposite of how we usually approach our goals.
For example, let’s say you woke up today with the intention of running 3 miles this afternoon. During the day, your schedule got crazy and time started to get away from you. Now you only have 20 minutes to workout.
At this point, you have two options.
The first is to say, “I don’t have enough time to workout today,” and spend the little time you have left working on something else. This is what I would usually have done in the past.
The second option is to reduce the scope, but stick to the schedule. Instead of running 3 miles, you run 1 mile or do five sprints or 30 jumping jacks. But you stick to the schedule and get a workout in no matter what. I have found far more long-term success using the this approach than the first.
On a daily basis, the impact of doing five sprints isn’t that significant, especially when you had planned to run 3 miles. But the cumulative impact of always staying on schedule is huge. No matter what the circumstance and no matter how small the workout, you know you’re going to finish today’s task. That’s how little goals become lifetime habits.
Finish something today, even if the scope is smaller than you anticipated.
Time Management Tips That Actually Work
There are thousands of time management apps and productivity gadgets. You’ll find more calendars, reminders, and task lists than you know what to do with. But in my experience, the most effective and practical time management tips are simple.
When it comes to living a healthy and productive life, I do my best to focus on three time management tips…
Eliminate half-work and focus deeply.
Do the most important thing first.
Stick to your schedule and build the habit, no matter how small the accomplishment.
How have you managed your time better and accomplished more at work, at home, or in the gym? Let us know YOUR Tips!
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It’s been decades now, but every Halloween I think about that restaurant, situated in an originalantebellum home on Stage Road.Thing was, it was haunted.Yes, you heard it right – a Haunted House – but boy was she beautiful.A majestic two story brick home, with a huge, two tier porch with white gingerbread detail dating back to the 1800’s.Old rooted trees, lush lawn; white fences.The day I saw her, she was dressed for Christmas with wreaths at each window and framed in twinkling white lights.A vision.Back then we literally knew nothing about the home and just a fraction of its history.But thanks to the Internet and the new owner‘s book –now I can share some of the photos and information I’ve recently uncovered.
It was by no chance that in 1835, Dr. Nickerson Snead and his wife Betsy Scott-Beatie-Sneed built their dream home on Stage Road, then Old Stage Road, then The Great Road, or The Great Wagon Road, now known as Route 11 or Lee Highway.That road’s been traversed for ages – long before the Snead Family ever set foot on this land; the Native Americans in the area called it The Great Warrior Path.Using the area as a trade route in times of peace and a traveling route in times of war.The tribes called it –Passawatami – meaning “This is The Place.” In fact – it was the place for their Fall Festival – or as we celebrate it now – Halloween, Dia de Los Muertos and the Equinox – how appropriate as I pen this tale.
The two story brick masterpiece itself is built on top of the original log cabin, established in the 1700’s by Francis Kincannon.That limestone foundation has seen hundreds of years of history.The original two room cabin served as a Fort – known as Fort Kincannon during the French and Indian War and Revolutionary War.When I read this my jaw dropped.My history is intertwined with a house that was built before our country was founded.Furthermore, during the Civil War. Dr. Snead’s home served as a field hospital; on account of the 1st and 2nd Battle of Saltville occurred just 8 miles away in 1864.The cellar doubled as the morgue for a spell.The less fortunate stored down there until the earth thawed enough to bury the dead.Coincidentally, just down the road is the Old Glade Springs Cemetery where many a solider and the home owners, Mr. and Mrs. Snead reside to this day.
The home is said to be haunted by various spirits.Young children presumed to be Josephine and Douglas Mason both died young in the home.Josephine from an onslaught of disease and Douglas from a kick to head by a horse, where the little boy died on the back steps waiting for the doctor to arrive.There are two devious little prankster in the old log rooms, suspected to be two of the 11 slaves which were part of the estate.But the most famous of them all is Betsy Scott herself, known as the Woman in Blue who is said to walk the corridors and purposely ignore the patrons of the Bed & Breakfast / Restaurant and walk away if ever addressed.It became a problem.The complaints were consistent and the real hostess always apologized and explained no one by that description worked there.Can you imagine if Yelp existed back then?Or maybe it’s Mrs. Mason, who bought the home from the Sneads and upon her death requested her wake to be held in the salon; and so it was.She’s been said to be seen looking into her own coffin from time to time.
So here I am, drinking in the history of this house and look back at my own time there and some odd coincidences started to line up.
The first was very distinct as it was a well heated argument between a mother and her teenage daughter… over a video tape recorder – the battery to be exact.My mom called me furious that I hadn’t charged the battery for the tape recorder before their trip.I did.But the machine stopped working as soon as they headed down into the basement.Mom would recharged the battery – but it still would just drain.This modern technology was pissing her off and being on the opposite coast I was little help to her.Frustrated they purchased new batteries and chargers hoping to catch enough video.
Sadly, none of the batteries ever held a charge while in the home.
I remember the whole house was cold, always cold, even if every fireplace in the joint was blazing.In particular the Long Room on the second floor which was my dads office never got warm.I mean, you could see your breath in there.But we Californias had no idea what was the norm, so there we sat with our mittens.I’m grateful for that memory because I can still hear my dad’slaugh that day, when his teacup from the prior morning was frozen solid.
I remember the Red Room.Situated on the 2nd floor at the heart of the home ; it had its own entrance while still connected to the main house – making it the prefect living quarters while the bustling restaurant downstairs filled the various salons and hallways.
Because of its separate entrance the Red Room was most likely the doctors office and perhaps the operating area; making the little house on the lawn a field office, nurse’s station or the Post Office as Dr. Snead was the Postmaster for three years.When I came across a photo of the home today, it was of the Red Room and the exact corner and door that I entered years ago. The empty corner of the photo replaced in my memory with our Christmas Tree and the hollow room filled with the people I love. It’s funny, looking back.The first time I saw this home it was an enchanting Christmas fairytale and when I see it now it is a Halloween House of Horrors.Strange how life works out – isn’t it?
I remember my cat sitting on the huge window sill of the Red Room looking out at the white barn next door; two brown horses neighing on the snow patched grass.I remember the Christmas lights dancing off the ice on the glass.I remember how tense and terrified my cat was but it didn’t occur to me as to why. I remember seeing the cemetery from the second floor window and the fog clung to each gravestone. At the time I didn’t know the former residences now resided there – but I’ll never forget that view.
I stumbled upon this article and the hairs on my neck rose.Patrons of the restaurant complained about this rude lady dressed in blue, who would blatantly ignored them when addressed.It reminded me of a conversation with my late father; who was having trouble finding a polite hostess, because they were constantly being complained about and in a small town he was running out of options.When I read the accounts on this site, well I just got chills again typing this.Perhaps the complicated employee was the legendary Blue Lady herself, Betsy – the original heiress.
I remember the beautiful dining rooms in the salons, the breathtaking views from each window. The light hitting the porch as the snow glittered around us.I remember sledding down the soft bank out back in huge waiter trays.I remember sitting in the upstairs covered porch and watching the snow fall through the tiny window panes.If little Douglas haunted that spot, he was quiet that night.I remember the Christmas breakfast by the fireplace, the hot coco, the gift giving, the love and the ghost hunting…
But what really gets me is the Christmas Eve I spent in that old haunt.The pending blizzard clearing out the joint; leaving all but me, my folks and good ole’ Billy.When I met Billy that week, it was said he came with the house, a dedicated worker the owners simply kept on, so my Pop did too.We didn’t shake hands, he was awkward and hardly kept your stare; a goofy smile, kind and full of energy.With the whole place to ourselves and nothing to do – Billy took us on a ghost hunt.We explored each room, up in the attic but not the basement, nothing could get me down there after dark – or at high-noon for that matter.
It’s only at this moment, as I’m reading about the history that I recall those memories in the tiny brick house out front.How dreadfully cold it was.How I was wrapped in layers of clothes, scarfs and jackets; while Billy wore just a sweater.How I was shivering and he was giggling.How my breath turned into ice before my eyes and his…his breath didn’t make ice crystals.All these years later, that moment engraved in my mind, I noticed it then but was too scared with my Dad playing tricks on us to say anything.But you can’t trick that.
When I recall that magical Christmas Eve ghost hunt, where we found nary a ghost… but maybe, just maybe…
We were hosted by one.
After all, many a wayward solider met his untimely end in that old house…
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That mansion has seen a lot in 183 years and I’m grateful that for the time it was ours as it was pure magic.In today’s harsh political climate, I take solace knowing two immigrants with a dream lived in a home with roots so deep they precede our nations birth.Two immigrants and their California girl danced in those hallways.Laughed in those rooms.Cozied up by those fireplaces.Us and 183 years of souls.I would lying if that moment in time didn’t shape the woman I am today – and the foundation as to why I become a Reatlor.A house is a home, a home to all that love there.
Thank you for taking the time to read my tale.It is a bittersweet memory I only dare think about on All Hallows Eve.
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The following amazing sites are where I gathered the information and photos for this article.
Bibliography
Caudill, Rhonda, L.The History & The Hauntings of The Nickerson Sneed House: Rhonda L. Caudill, 2017.Print.
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I never really thought twice about it. But this is true; my parents ran a restaurant in a haunted house back in the 90’s. It was a beautiful brick colonial mansion in Virginia that was converted into a restaurant on the bottom floor with the living area was the second floor.
The house was amazing; it dated back to the Civil War where it was built by a doctor and his family. In the front yard, just to the right of the long driveway was a tiny brick room where the good doctor would greet his Civil War patients, perform surgeries and amputations. To add to the mystic – as across the street and down a bit was a Civil War cemetery. Classic.
At the time, the home was registered as a haunted house with the state and it was disclosed by the Realtor. This didn’t faze my parents in the least – my father is an amazing Executive Chef and the opportunity to own his own restaurant far exceeded the disclosure.
So they bought it and moved in…
During winter break that year, I came to visit. I hadn’t seen the house prior and I was intrigued that it was haunted. Well, truthfully I was scared to death – but so excited.
It was snowing by the time I got there and for this California girl – I was cold! So the fact that the entire house was freezing didn’t occur to me as haunted! The first couple of days were lovely, the snow covered hills, the horses next door – I was bewitched by the beauty.
Finally, on Christmas Eve, the restaurant was booked solid and I was left to my own devises. As the evening progressed, a huge snowstorm was coming our way when suddenly we found ourselves snowed-in. None of the dinner guests could make it and the only other employee, Billy couldn’t even go home. It was hellish out there. And the view of the cemetery from the second floor balcony scared me stiff. Low fog clung to the gravestones I had read earlier that day. Through the snow it was hard to make anything out. So what were we to do? Well, go ghost hunting of course.
Billy and I started in the attic. He knew stories about the house – or maybe they were tall tales. Nonetheless we were in for a riveting evening. We took the long skinny staircase to the top floor. The wood creaked heavily as we walked up the stairs. We got to a small landing that led to a small door. Billy went first. The door was unlocked and he pushed it – it opened ever so slowly. The room smelled dank and it was freezing up there, our breath fogged before our eyes. Billy hit the nob and tube switch for a light. A tiny blub hanging from the rafters illuminated. It barely lit the corner. The attic was rather empty, there were some old wardrobes and furnishing stored up there under dirty white sheets. Classic horror movie stuff, I was scared. Shaking I couldn’t even take another step in.
Then the light went off.
I SCREAMED bloody murder.
But before I could move – I heard the laughter. A hearty laugh. And some good ole’ knee slapping.
Billy had switched the light off. Haha. Very funny Billy.
We left the attic and worked our way through the salon, the morning room, the entire second floor bedrooms and living rooms, the entire first floor of dinning rooms and bar and then we ventured outside.
Bundled up in parkas, thermals, hats and gloves Billy and I walked across the front lawn towards the tiny brick house. Per the previous owners, most activity took place in the doctor’s tiny office.
I pulled on the door. Hard. It wouldn’t budge. Was probably frozen shut. I pulled again. Nothing. So Billy gave it a shot. He pulled and pulled. The door simply creaked. He pulled again and with great effort he finally got the old wooden door open.
We stepped inside this tiny room. It was maybe 10 feet by 10 feet. One tiny window – but no light came through. It too smelled old and moldy. It had a packed dirt floor. There was nothing in there and no electricity. With our flashlights we brightened every corner, our breath playing games with our eyes.
Then the door slammed closed.
This time it wasn’t Billy – he was standing ahead of me.
I shouted – “Oh Hell No!” Turned around and with one solid front kick I blasted that heavy door open and ran. Billy right behind me.
We flew towards the big house and I went straight for the parlor where my dad had the fire going and some hot totties.
He had a silly grin on his face. Sometimes I think he slammed the door.
I was officially done. My young teenage heart couldn’t take anymore. I was just fine watching the snow flurry from my chair in the parlor and I hung up my paranormal investigating badge.
The next morning, the sun was shinning and the snow blanketed the world as far as the eye could see. It was enchanting. Even the tombstones looked pretty again.
I never went back to the doctor’s office, or the cemetery and like hell would I ever venture up the stairs to the attic again. From what I heard after I returned home, Billy never set foot in the office again either.
I tried looking up the old place, but I couldn’t find it. And that’s fine with me. Maybe some stones should be left unturned. I did find one picture of the home…
UPDATE: I found the home and discovered it had been purchased to become a Haunted House attraction – so stay tuned for an update to this tale on Halloween!
I hope you all have a safe and fun Halloween and if you are ghoulishly curious – here is a link to some other Haunted Homes…
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Hello Friends! Thank you Ryan Dang of Wells Fargo for these tips:
No matter what you’re saving for, these strategies will help you get there. – Set a Timeline. I.e. “By 2026, I will save $20,000 for a down payment on a home. – “Calculate a monthly savings amount for each goal. – Add the total monthly savings goals into your budget. – Consider budget shifts to accommodate the new goals. – Set up automatic deposit to your savings account. – Aim to transfer at least 10% of each paycheck. – Consider saving accounts that earn interest.
For short-term savings goals, consider low-risk accounts. These earn compound interest with higher APY.
– High-Yield Savings Accounts — Pays up to ten times the interest rate offered by traditional accounts. – CDs (Certificate of Deposit) — Must leave funds in for full-term to avoid early withdrawl penalties in most cases. – Money Market Accounts — Interest rates vary with the market.How long should you save for?
Savings Goal Duration Emergency FundShort-term VacationShort-term Down payment Short-to-mid term EducationMid-term Retirement Long-term
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No one ever thinks wire fraud will happen to them, but the fact is, one in three real estate transactions will be targeted by a fraudster. How can you protect yourself from becoming a statistic?
Watch out for impersonation. In one of the most common forms of fraud, hackers pretend to be somebody else and send false instructions to infiltrate your transaction. These emails may appear authentic, using similar domain names and imagery such as logos.
Tip! Emails from your Escrow Officer WILL have their company name as the email. Realtors may not – so it is best to SAVE ALL Contact info in your device so you know it is the correct email and phone.
Follow wiring instructions. Read wire instructions carefully and review them with your escrow officer. Tip! Always verify the wire instructions by calling a trusted number. Never send your financial information over unsecured email.
Look out for common email tells. Subtly different email domains, misspellings, and last-minute changes may all be signs of fraud.
Hover over links or attachments before clicking to verify the source. Independently verify phone numbers, program the title company’s number in your phone and only accept calls from that number.
If something seems suspicious… If you receive a message to change wiring instructions…
Call your escrow officer at an independently verified phone number and confirm.
Defend your email. Fraudsters gather information about transactions by watching emails behind the scenes. Security measures such as multi-factor authentication can make it more difficult for hackers to force their way into your account.
My 2 Cents – SAVE YOUR CONTACTS! Use a photo or emoji to know that they are the one calling or emailing you and that it IS from the correct source. If something feels off – Call Your Realtoror your Escrow Officer Directly.
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We love what we do and would love to help you navigate your sale or purchase of Residential Real Estate. Please reach out at your convenience for a personal consultation. Please enjoy our free resources below and get to know our team through our clients’ words.Testimonials.
Got Real Estate Questions? The Caton Team is here to help.
We strive to be more than just Realtors – we are also your home resource. If you have any real estate questions, concerns, need a referral or some guidance – we are here for you. Contact us at your convenience – we are but a call, text or click away!
The Caton Team believes, in order to be successful in the San Fransisco | Peninsula | Bay Area | Silicon Valley Real Estate Market we have to think and act differently. We do this by positioning our clients in the strongest light, representing them with the utmost integrity, while strategically maneuvering through negotiations and contracts. Together we make dreams come true.
A mother and daughter-in-law team with over 35 years of combined, local Real Estate experience and knowledge – would’t you like The Caton Team to represent you? Let us know how we can be of service. Contact us any time.
Call| Text | Sabrina 650.799.4333 | Susan 650.796.0654 |EMAIL | WEB| BLOG
The Caton Team – Susan & Sabrina A Family of Realtors Effective. Efficient. Responsive. What can we do for you?
When our client called with their plan – we were ready to spring into action, but sometimes life has other plans. Our journey started in March, with low-interest rates and a hot market but we didn’t hit the market till August. A lot had changed in the Real Estate world by then. Higher interest rates, talk of inflation, and possible recession – but our clients couldn’t change their plans, so we had to change the plan. Easy to do – beleive it or not.
We took a step back and took a fresh look at the current market. With great, open communication and back and forth, we changed our strategy to come up with a new plan. Then the real work began.
The Caton Team was proud to present our selling client with multiple offers – even in this challenging and fluxuating market. Our client knew, they were getting the best price and terms this market could bear when they had several to pick from.
The Caton Team works transparently. From a full disclosure package, to easy communication and access. We can work magic when our clients work with us. So grateful to be of service in any market.
How can The Caton Team Help you? With over 35 years of combined, local Real Estate experience – the Caton Team is here to help you achieve your Real Estate goals. Reach out by email at | Info@TheCatonTeam.com or Call | Text 650.799.4333
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Got Real Estate Questions? The Caton Team is here to help.
We strive to be more than just Realtors – we are also your home resource. If you have any real estate questions, concerns, need a referral or some guidance – we are here for you. Contact us at your convenience – we are but a call, text or click away!
The Caton Team believes, in order to be successful in the San Fransisco | Peninsula | Bay Area | Silicon Valley Real Estate Market we have to think and act differently. We do this by positioning our clients in the strongest light, representing them with the utmost integrity, while strategically maneuvering through negotiations and contracts. Together we make dreams come true.
A mother and daughter-in-law team with over 35 years of combined, local Real Estate experience and knowledge – would’t you like The Caton Team to represent you? Let us know how we can be of service. Contact us any time.
Call| Text | Sabrina 650.799.4333 | Susan 650.796.0654 |EMAIL | WEB| BLOG
The Caton Team – Susan & Sabrina A Family of Realtors Effective. Efficient. Responsive. What can we do for you?
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