I am with you on the staying up late. I seem to get my second wind about 9 pm. And then I just want to “read one more chapter” or “play one more game.” I read recently that one of the best ways to relax before bed is to read an old favorite, because you know what happens and you won’t be tempted to keep reading. That works for the reading, but I am at a loss on how to get past the phone…

I am glad you like it! I like the ease of use, and I use it all the time.

I’m trying to keep this in mind as I move through my evening. I am forcing myself to move onto the next task, because I know if I sit down to read, the whole evening will be gone!

I have started trying to lump many of my tasks into “busy” days, so I have more days to ignore the clock and skimp on the discipline.

I’m a stay at home dad and I’ve noticed that after I put the kids down for a nap, if I stop even for 5 minutes to just check email or read a magazine article, I either get sucked in and lose 45 minutes, or I force myself back in but do everything slowly. If I immediately do something – no matter how small, I start to get on a roll, which feels good, and I can get a ton done in a small amount of time. Taking a break between small activities, for me such as laundry and cleaning, seems to lead to me getting more done.

Even knowing this, I can completely relate to what you’re going through!