It can be difficult to manage our time between full-time work, teaching, and home. I find that I work best if I take a few minutes to plan ahead. I get out a notebook and start considering what is ahead and what I need to do to be prepared for it. For instance, last week I decided I would show a film tonight in class. I first started with a Post-It note to remind me to rent the movie prior to class. Then I put in my calendar to call the school to make sure I had the equipement I need. In this case, I didn't use the notebook, because I often also use Post-Its and my calendar. I also often call my office phone to leave myself messages. I use what I can to plan and prepare and I don't simply leave it up to my memory and last-minute decisions.