You know, that time-wastey stuff is exactly what I think you SHOULD be making time for, Gabriella. I worked flat out for a few hours, then watched The Price Is Right (first time in ages!). It’s more about creating the additional time so you can do what you really want to do (do any of us really want to surf as much as we do?), or, if you’re so inclined, take on another client.

And I’d definitely opt to spend more time with that pup of yours! What a face!

Anyway, on the work side, I’m like you. When necessary, I can operate in hyperdrive. I was behind in meeting deadlines, and on Monday, I set out to write two features, each more than 2K (the interviews were done). And I did it. Lickety split.

However, while I agree with you that I do all the wastey-timey things you list–and probably more (dog beach, anyone?)–I can’t knock all those things out of my schedule. Because I’ve also found I can’t operate every day as I did on Monday. My brain gets fried. I get burned out.

So with that rationalization, I shall continue to futz around as needed. Haha!