Free Time--Keep dreaming

4. Stop waiting for a free HOUR to scrapbook, write thank you notes, exercise, work on that letter of recommendation, nap, or whatever.  Free hours happen once a decade when you're on a kids free vacation with your husband.  Instead, try to be industrious with just a few minutes. 10 minutes of exercise is better than none, a 5 minute cat nap can change your outlook, and getting one note done a day is better than waiting to do them all in the mythical free hour. There is that saying, "life happens when you're making other plans."  There should be another saying, "The to do list just gets longer as you wait for the RIGHT hour to get started."  Jump right in, be productive, and feel better.