365 Ways to Save Time.

• Author: Barrett, Wayne M.

There indeed may be 365 ways to save time, but they aren't all listed in this mistitled book. While Hedrick puts forth numerous useful suggestions on how to make the most of your time, she has a habit of repeating some of them, often on as many as three or four occasions. Moreover, her lame attempts at homespun philosophy fail to enhance her point. For instance, when talking about the problem of overcrowded bookshelves, she writes that "Some books ... are like old friends, they should be kept and treasured." Please!

Nevertheless, this book should be read and kept, especially by those whose chaotic lives have worn them to a frazzle. Hedrick--who previously authored Five Days to an Organized Life--rightly points out, for example, that "being neat is not the same as being organized. People who are organized know the next three things they're going to do and the order in which they're going to do them." Organized people also adapt their schedules according to their all-important energy level. If you're a little sluggish today, switch over to easy, no-brainer tasks. If you're feeling peppy and on top of your game, finish today's chores and then start on tomorrow's. If you don't feel well, slow down and rest because, if you keep going full throttle, you'll get even sicker and really fall behind. Also remember that sleep is...