Every morning I look at my six-box to-do list and design my schedule for the day.

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Because of my class schedule, the least desirable shifts for colleagues with families were perfect for me.

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But he halted his schedule so he could be by my side for every appointment and every moment of vulnerability.

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"I need to feel fresh for this so I have planned my schedule more carefully, " he said.

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But I can design my own work schedule and choose which clients I work for, and that makes a big difference in being able to be the the type of parent I want to be to my four children.

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And never letting anything stay on my to do list for more than three days (after which I either do it immediately, schedule it in my calendar, or delete it).

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Start planning now for these must-attend conferences on my schedule.

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Schedule for the week of -- well, Victoria, my response to your question and to that article is what I just said.

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However, I am going to try to arrange my schedule so I can try to show up at least a bit more for important school events.

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It was perfect for what I wanted, and I could participate in the evenings given my heavy work schedule.

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