Routines help provide focus.  You need time to plan and you need time to get things done.  It’s easy to let other people and circumstances fill your schedule with meetings and drop-ins.  Scheduling your time for being offline can provide some control.

It’s also important to turn it off and be a regular person.  Have friends, hobbies and activities you enjoy.

Blogging Gazelle is published daily by Shawn Carson

• Discipline