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Show just common cents . . ; . by Pat Whitfidd , On Saying Time No matter which way you slice it. time still seems to be. the precious item we most want to save. It outvalues even money.' Structuring your time effectivelv can mean the difference between tranquility and tension headache head-ache number 52. Even five minutes used constructively can contribute to your peace - of mind. So. M you find , yourself with an- extra five. try these... Straighten a drawer. . 'Give yourself a manicure. - : Read a chapter of a book. Dust a room. ' Write a postcard to a friend or to request some information you want. "Change the bed. Put away the clothing that ; i : has scattered throughout the . - house. i . . . . . .. Fix a broken something with glue. ... Sharpen the 'pencils by the phone. , Listen to your favorite song on your favorite record. , Phone' your parents or an , out-of-town friend. Put away the dishes in the drainer or dishwasher. Make the salad for tonight's to-night's dinner. Leave off the dressing until serving. . Dump the trash. Vacuum one room. ; Give the family pets some water. Fold the clean laundry. Pull some weeds out of the flowerbed. Clean the inside of the car. Learn a new poem or quotation. Teach yourself just one-new one-new phrase in a foreign language. ;Knit or crochet several rows on a major project. Make a luncheon or dinner date with a friend vou haven't seen in a while. Marinate some meat for dinner. Whether you choose a five minute break to enrich vour life, or complete a . chore, you'll find that utilizing such a tiny time , slot well will make you feel more organized. organiz-ed. Beyond that, it'll help vou feel more in control of thines. After all. it's onlv common cents! |