There are not enough hours in a day! Common statements, similar to this one, comment on the lack of time needed to complete all of a person's desired tasks in a given day. They exist because of the common frustration caused by the "mess" of an overly demanding schedule. People often operate on a schedule that is too demanding, and the quality and quantity of their sleep declines as they struggle to complete their inflated list of tasks. If people do not properly satisfy their need for sleep, then their bodies and minds will become weary. A person with a weary mind cannot complete a large list of tasks with the attention and precision that each task demands in order to produce quality results. The obvious and quick solution to the "mess" is to abandon the tasks that are not necessary, allowing enough time for tasks that are truly important. When people cannot reduce the number of the tasks in their daily schedules because of the significant importance that each task holds, they have a "problem" to solve. They must create a more efficient process for completing their existing schedule. How can one address the "problem" of an overly demanding schedule that cannot be reduced, increase its efficiency, and convert it into a manageable schedule? .
I chose the lack of time in a day for my mess because of its growing existence in my life, and because of its close relation to a classroom situation. A common complaint among teachers is a lack of time for lesson planning, dealing with children on an individual basis, and several other tasks that are not really an option. I will discuss the problem that is particular to my life as an example, but I have chosen to maintain generality to allow easy application of the successful methods to similar situations. I attend school full-time and maintain a 3.0 to keep the HOPE grant. I have a full-time job that I need to pay my rent and other bills. I have a new home with problems that I fix, and that I keep neat.