Time Management for Catholics

by Dave Durand

Whether you change tires or change diapers, it's easy to get so busy that you neglect the things that matter most - your relationship with your family and your relationship with God. That's why Dave Durand wrote Time Management for Catholics. This handy guide combines proven time management techniques with valuable directions on how to order your life so that faith and family come first. You'll learn how to find the time you need for your family, your job, your finances, and your health. He even helps you make time simply to relax! Best of all, he'll teach you how to make time for the most important thing you can possibly do in this strengthen your relationship with Almighty God. Now Dave Durand's proven techniques are available in a time saving audio format that will not only make you more efficient, but also help you become the person that God truly created you to be

Genres: Catholic, Nonfiction, Personal Development

200 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2002

Reviews

[Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is exactly as the title suggests, a book on Time Management for Catholics. This book is fairly comprehensive book on time management including to do lists, calendars, and other practical hints. But throughout the book the author reminds the reader to prioritize in light of their vocation; that time itself is a gift from God.

The chapters are very short and seemed to be made to be read in small bite sized pieces for even the most harried person.

[Andy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Many great ideas for those looking to improve their time management. Valuable reminders for those who have good management skills but need some tweaking. My time management is strong but I want to incorporate my faith into my life on a daily basis and hope this would give some ideas. I appreciated Durand's suggestions to plan your day the night before and to consider all facets of your life including your spiritual side. I have tended to focus too often on only work related goals. His section on defusing time bombs was the part I found most informative. With all books like this, spiritual or self help, it must be put into practice to recognize the benefit.

I considered giving this book three stars due to the simplicity but then again I wasn't looking for a detailed program but just suggestions to improve my time management and this book does that.

[Nicole · Rating 3 out of 5]

It is hard for me to give this 3 stars. It was very boring but it is a book about time management. The takeaway in my opinion is that it is important to plan your day but give enough time for each task, being realistic and allowing for the unexpected. He explains importance of making priority of things that must be done first and then things that have more flexibility but should be done soon. Also making time for things you enjoy as well as time to pray. I didn't find that there was a strong Catholic slant to this book. This book was for a bookclub that my daughters were in. Although time management is important, most teens will find this incredibly long and drawn out.

[Anne · Rating 3 out of 5]

covid19-induced; part of pile of books I thought it would be fun to read at some stage. It was straightforward, full of good tips, but a bit "light"