Comments on: Overcoming the Challenge of Not Having Enough Time for your Self-Reliant Life

By: Angi Schneider

Angi Schneider — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 04:51:28 +0000

In reply to Cindy. Yes! It's often in the margins that we feel most productive.

By: Cindy

Cindy — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 18:48:29 +0000

Thank you for this. Task Batching speaks to me also. Though I am not homesteading in a formal way or taking care of a young family, you just gave me a good reason to actually do the laundry. I often scroll while waiting for a load to finish. But it’s a perfect time to get in a short meditation or practice a little music. I can check off the twenty to thirty minute box for each load!

By: Angi Schneider

Angi Schneider — Wed, 31 May 2023 21:51:47 +0000

In reply to Kathy G.. So glad you were inspired by this article. Chronic pain is hard and I'm glad you've found some new ways of working around it.

By: Kathy G.

Kathy G. — Mon, 22 May 2023 18:53:12 +0000

Out of the 5 tips you gave there are two of them that I can change big time!! TV, and Social Media. I have a record player that I have picked up new records to play so am going to do that instead of the TV.. A new goal!! My biggest challenge is pain. I have to deal with it daily. It wears me out. So I have to find time to rest several times a day. Then I get behind on what I need to do. After listening to you, I know that I can work around my pain and schedule things less physical for the rest times so I’m still accomplishing something. Thanks!!

By: seekingserenity and harmony

seekingserenity and harmony — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 11:48:03 +0000

I tend to forget the prioritize my ‘to do’s’ and let overwhelm from braindumping everything on one day keep me from moving forward. Thanks for giving me a reset today with this lesson.

By: Nancy

Nancy — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 20:42:40 +0000

My biggest take away is keeping my dream in the forefront. Actually visualizing it and making it real. Secondly, breaking down dreams and projects into manageable bite size pieces. Thank you!

By: Angi Schneider

Angi Schneider — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 13:32:24 +0000

In reply to Janel. Thanks for sharing, these are such great ideas! I especially love the ideas with your phone...goodness, the phone can be such a time suck.

By: Janel

Janel — Tue, 23 Nov 2021 15:25:41 +0000

Thank you for this info! I love the idea of time blocks, 5-10 minutes to get something small done to chip away at a bigger task/ project is a great idea. Personally, I keep a running list of stuff I need to do and that’s helpful to keep me from forgetting stuff and delegating to the kids or husband when needed. but I have found that I stay more on task and feel accomplished if each evening I write 5 things in my planner for the next day that are “must-do’s”. This keeps me focused and if/ when those 5 things are Complete I will look to my running list to see what else I have time for. I’ve also found that turning off push notifications and not keeping my phone with me all the time saves a ton of lost time that would have been spent looking at email, texts, social media, etc. instead those have set times throughout the day.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Mon, 13 Jul 2020 16:43:30 +0000

As a newbie to simple living, I’ve never stopped and thought about what my perfect day would be. What a great idea!! Thanks for getting me started on my dreams!

By: Teri Page

Teri Page — Fri, 07 Apr 2017 19:50:22 +0000

In reply to Tom. Great plan, Tom! Let us know how it's going in a few weeks!