It is important, however, to determine what really is most productive to you. Just because I have to work at night doesn’t necessarily mean that’s when I do my best writing, for example. That’s why I now have a mother’s helper who allows me to get work done during the day when I’m fresher and more energized. Now those late-night sessions are reserved for last-minute work or cleaning up the house instead of being the only time available to me.

I liked this little video clip of Eric Idle reflecting on the different styles of the Monty Python guys. It’s amazing they ever got anything accomplished!

So, what’s you’re style? Are you an early bird? A night owl? Do you outline everything first and then go back to fill in the gaps? As long as you’re making the deadlines and not killing yourself in the process, why not embrace your style?