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- 13 Time Management Tips - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2013 from Joshua NyamacheIf you have ever worked as a school teacher, you probably know how valuable time management tips are. The bell rings every forty minutes and forces you to move on whether you're ready or not. In order for your students to learn what they need to learn within the limited amount of time you have ...
Views: 1655 - Procrastination: What Are You Avoiding? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Linda PucciProcrastination is one of the most prevalent forms of self sabotage, and it can be devastating to your relationships, your career and your peace of mind. Procrastination is the habit of putting tasks off to a later time. It isn't just rescheduling tasks; it is a pattern of behavior that ...
Views: 1998(1 vote) - Time Management Techniques for Working Online - by Submitted on May 08, 2010 from TJ PhilpottThe use of effective time management techniques is an absolute must for anybody working online from home. The home environment has plenty of built-in distractions to begin plus it is also likely that there is nobody to whom you can delegate any of your work. With a lot to do and nobody to help ...
Views: 723 - Calm the Overwhelm - by Submitted on May 08, 2010 from Carrie GreeneYou walk into a room and look around. Wow, there's a lot to do. You don't know where to begin. You feel an ache in your stomach. It's hopeless. You walk out of the room. You're disgusted with yourself and the situation. There's a project you've been meaning to do for ages now. You ...
Views: 1371(1 vote) - How Do You Avoid Time Killers? - by Submitted on May 06, 2010 from Joanne RoibuNo matter how carefully you schedule your day, a single “Time Killer” can make it nearly impossible to stay on track and get the day’s work done. These annoying little time killers can definitely throw us off track and send us for a tail spin. However, focusing on them and not letting them ...
Views: 2661 - Do You Have a To-Do List? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Joanne RoibuThere are many advantages to maintaining a To-Do list, do you keep one? A to-do list is one of the more important elements to a successful life: duties are noted to help with your memory, and tasks are collected in one place for easy reference. To-Do lists have many advantages to help you ...
Views: 1447 - How Do You Manage Your Time? - by Submitted on May 06, 2010 from Joanne RoibuIf you want to be successful in your time management skills, you must first take a good look at how you manage your time. So right about now you must be thinking how do I do that? It's not very difficult, let's start by determining what you do in a day. This can be easier seen if you keep a ...
Views: 1414(1 vote) - Move Away From Procrastination - by Submitted on May 06, 2010 from Joanne RoibuIf you are one that tends to procrastinate, then this post is for you! It is time to put all the evil procrastination aside for good. Many will say that it is easier said than done, but with some help it can be accomplished. Procrastination is something that will literally suck up all your ...
Views: 1442 - Self Improvement Guide: 3 Possible Methods - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2010 from Joshua NyamacheDo you want to improve your life? Why not try self improvement guide inform of seminars and books. There are many sources to combat the forces of negativity that your life has. Here is a self improvement guide to show you which solutions are best to remove these forces permanently or at the ...
Views: 1836(1 vote) - 5 Ways to Save Time Writing Articles - by Submitted on May 13, 2010 from TJ PhilpottWriting articles can take quite a bit of time if you 'allow' the writing process to 'hold you captive' until you have finished your composition. For many it is common to sit down with the intentions of starting and completing the entire process in that one sitting. This approach contains some ...
Views: 752(2 votes) - Are You Organized? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Shawn BrodofWhen I was a child I wanted to grow up to be a "fireman". Little did I know that when I became a business owner and entrepreneur that I would spend the majority of my time fighting fires. If you operate your own business, more than likely, you can relate to this. Let's face it, running a ...
Views: 954 - The Top Ten Ways to Reduce Time Spent on Email and Reclaim Your Productivity - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Marsha EganThere’s no arguing that email use is on the rise. Every day, people tell me how overwhelming it is to address their email backlog and how just opening up their inbox stresses them out. To help remedy this crisis, here are ten surefire ways to manage your outgoing email to reduce the number of ...
Views: 2050 - Playing in Traffic is Dangerous - Workspace Arrangements that Increase Focus - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2010 from Paul BurtonWhenever I speak to audiences about productivity, be it during a training seminar or a keynote presentation, I always, always, always recommend that they face away from passing traffic. The urge to look up is so strong and whenever we fall prey to that urge, we lose our focus. The natural ...
Views: 1901 - Productivity Tips for Office Dwellers - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2010 from Julie Gray1. Opt out of distractions to allow time for focused thinking: - Turn off e-mail indicator on your task bar and send calls to voicemail - Set Blackberry alarm (for how long you can work) and then hide in drawer - Close your door or hang a picture of a closed door on your cubicle wall ...
Views: 1090 - Write it Down! Tips to Accomplishing Your Tasks - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2010 from Donna LindleyDid you know that the average person can only keep seven things in short-term memory at one time? Do you lay awake at night worried that you will forget something important? Are you consistently forgetting about tasks that need to be completed? Before you assume that your memory is failing, try ...
Views: 1792(2 votes) - ***Speed Reading Tactics: What's Your CORE? Not Knowing Can Cost You! - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2010 from Ed CaldwellMulti-tasking, multiple projects, multiple goals, multi-media pretty much describes the state of the workplace and school environments today. With all this flurry for our attention and focus, it is amazing that anything actually gets completed. With all the distractions around us, unless you ...
Views: 2953(5 votes) - When Is ASAP? - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2010 from Paul BurtonOur 24×7 world has a rash … a rash of ASAP. It’s highly contagious and seems to strike from the top of the organizational chart and move down. Everyone has been afflicted by this rash and most have inflicted it on others. By Any Other Name Identifying the ASAP rash is not hard. Here is a ...
Views: 1989(3 votes) - Swift Decision-Making for Busy Business Owners - by Submitted on May 05, 2010 from Kate McNultyWhenever a warrior decides to do something, he must go all the way, but he must take responsibility for what he does. No matter what he does, he must know first why he is doing it, and then he must proceed with his actions without having doubts or remorse about them. - Carlos ...
Views: 1762 - To Do Lists Are Not For Everyone - Creative Ways To Manage Your Time, Reduce Stress and Get More Done - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2010 from Jennifer HazlettIf you don't follow a schedule you may start your day by sitting down at your desk wondering what you will do today. You will not be productive and likely not accomplish anything important. Let's say you start with checking email and get sidetracked forgetting the world outside of your inbox ...
Views: 1647(2 votes) - How to Write an Article at Breakneck Speed - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2010 from TJ PhilpottWhen you write an article there are many times it can take FOREVER to complete it. Now this is due to a number of reasons which we can take advantage of to help us write articles much quicker. It only stands to reason that if you can speed up the writing process itself you can produce more ...
Views: 832(3 votes) - 5 Eye-Opening Tips To Assist You In Getting Rid of Clutter - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2010 from Marilyn BohnI love watching the Olympics and the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver have been no exception. When one of the experienced cross country skiers fell and slipped into a ravine and hurt herself the commentator said he “just couldn’t write this stuff”. It was the first time I have ever seen such a fall. I ...
Views: 2065(2 votes) - Working Overtime While Relaxing - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraWhen you hear the word overtime is mentioned, these 3 words may probably cross your mind: deadline, caffeine, stress. Yes, very familiar indeed, huh? Nevertheless, I am going to add up 3 more which work just as well, and they are: relaxing, television, sleep. Whilst the second list seems ...
Views: 1793(1 vote) - Creating Your Dreams in the First Hour of Your Day - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Suzanne Saxe-RouxStarting your day with a great cup of coffee or tea is, of course, a must, but then what do you do once you settle into your desk at work? For most people, the answer is that they comb through their emails. They respond to what is important, click on a few items of interest and then spend ...
Views: 1166(1 vote) - Are You Working ‘On’ or ‘In’ Your Business? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Cookie Tuminello“You have to see the pattern, understand the order and experience the vision.” ~ Michael Gerber Yes, I know. The title of this article may sound confusing, so let me clearly state what the difference is between working ‘in’ your business versus working ‘on’ it. Working ‘in’ your business ...
Views: 856(4 votes) - 5 Time Management Strategies for Busy Bloggers - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from TJ PhilpottBusiness blogs require the establishment of certain time management strategies in order to be effectively managed on a day to day basis. Most bloggers are passionate about what they do but the tasks involved still put to test their time management skills. Being that most blogs are managed by ...
Views: 698(1 vote) - How to Be a Master Life-Juggler - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2010 from Andy WoodJugglers fascinate me. Not the run-of-mill, three-balls-in-the-air type, but the ones I call the Master Jugglers. I love the guys or gals who can toss torches, chainsaws, balls and small animals all at the same time. Well, maybe not the small animals part, but you get the point. In a ...
Views: 1199(2 votes) - How to Stop Putting it Off - Say Goodbye to Procrastination For Good - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2010 from Isi DixonProcrastination – probably the number one cause for people to be disorganised, for not achieving what they want, for not being the best they could be. What people don’t realise, however, you only need the right tools to conquer it. Procrastination is a little bit like an addiction, once you ...
Views: 2149(10 votes) - My Top Time Management Tip - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2010 from Todd SmithOne of the most important keys to personal and professional success lies in how you spend your time. Each day contains twenty-four hours but how we spend those hours is what separates people who enjoy lives of happiness, fulfillment and success from those who experience lives filled with ...
Views: 1136(3 votes) - Effective Time Management Advice for Solopreneurs - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2010 from Corliss BryantTime is everything when you own your own business. However, you might not have a lot of time when it comes to doing all the paperwork and more that requires your attention when it comes to owning your business. That is why many business owners have found effective time management tips and the ...
Views: 2285(1 vote) - Goals setting tips for your business pt1 - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2010 from Rocco ToldoHere is a basic simple way that you may have read or know already to set an income goal and keep track of your achievements. If you want to earn $20,000 a year, then work that back to what you need to earn a day. $20,000 A Year $416.69 per week, $83.35 per day, or $200 per hour, that’s two ...
Views: 802(1 vote) - 'How to Work 1 Day Less A Week' - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2010 from Lorraine PirihiHave you ever heard the saying 'work always expands to fill the time available? So what does that mean? It means that the longer you have to get something done, the longer you will take to do it. save time One of my clients recently committed to taking every Friday off. He blocked out the ...
Views: 1195(1 vote) - How Nice People Come Across as Insensitive Jerks - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2010 from Andy WoodTake a look in the mirror. There you’ll see somebody you hope comes across as decent, caring, and human at least. Godly at best. Imagine, however, that you could look through the veil at the thoughts of people around you. Chances are, sometime over the last several weeks, you walked right past ...
Views: 1775(1 vote) - How To Avoid Time Wasters During Working Hours - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraThere are too many time wasters out there which take part in poor time management and may lead and direct you in wishing you had more hours or even minutes in a day just to complete your task. The reality is that there abound a few classic time wasters plus a few new ones which assist in trying ...
Views: 789(1 vote) - 3 Time Management Strategies to Boost Productivity - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2010 from TJ PhilpottDeveloping effective time management strategies is critical to anyone who wants to get the most out of their efforts to increase productivity. Generally speaking that would pretty much be everybody! Who out there does not feel the time crunch every day presents to us as our 'to do' list ...
Views: 1010(1 vote) - 3 Strategies for Managing Time When Working Online - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2010 from TJ PhilpottManaging time efficiently when marketing on the internet is arguably the single biggest contributing factor for business success online. In addition to the myriad of responsibilities associated with an online business the internet also presents entrepreneurs with an ongoing atmosphere of change. ...
Views: 681(1 vote) - Who Stole your time? 10 Tips for Effective Time Management - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2010 from Rabison ShumbaYour success is linked to your understanding of the value of a resource called time. Time lost can never be recovered. While you are still able to work, make your time worthwhile and productive. While sleep is important in that you rest the body, some have a challenge of over committing time to ...
Views: 1426(3 votes) - Work-life Balance: do we all want one? - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2010 from Paul YatesWork-life balance is very much an ‘in’ phrase and if you are like most people you would probably say you would like a better one. But what do we mean by ‘work-life balance’ and do we really want one? Generally work-life balance is taken to mean having a life made up of both work and ...
Views: 848 - Time--Are You Its Master or Its Slave? 8 Ways to Manage Your Time - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2010 from Rosa ChillisTime—Are You Its Master or Its Slave? 8 Ways to Manage Your Time By Rosa Chillis “WHY are you so late?” asked the teacher as Joseph walked into the classroom. “Because I ran alongside my bicycle all the way to school,” Joseph replied almost out of breath. “Why didn’t you ride your ...
Views: 1243 - Drowning in Paper Clutter? Grab a RAFT & Sail to an Organized Shore! - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from Lisa MontanaroPaper. It should be a benign part of our lives. It means no harm, really. But somehow, when it piles up and has a paper party with its friends, it becomes dreaded clutter! What to do? Grab a RAFT and sail to an organized shore! (Okay, technically, it should be RAFTS, plural, but that just ...
Views: 3741(1 vote) - How Time Management Helps You Separate Being Productive From Being Busy - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from Bryan BecksteadOne of the values of a good Time Management System is that it helps you separate the good use of your time from the less effective uses. This comes into play when we have to deal with days where we are busy, but not productive. From the onset, being busy is not what we want; running around ...
Views: 1114 - Balance and Sustainability: The Dynamic Duo Of Time Management - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2010 from Bryan BecksteadI think we are all looking for a happy balance in life. A balance between our business or job lives and all of the rest; lets call it our personal lives. How we manage our time, Time Management, is where we will find the tools, systems and methods to help make this separation happen for us. ...
Views: 1157 - Avoid the 3 Tragic Mistakes of Delegating Disaster - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2010 from Atim KaviAvoid the 3 Tragic Mistakes of Delegating Disaster Imagine, you are frazzled, stressed out and scurrying around your business trying to do everything yourself. You’re working like a fiend and putting in endless hours in an attempt to get it all done. There just never seems to be enough time ...
Views: 663 - The Effects of Procrastination and Action Steps to Make the Most out of Your Time - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2010 from Sonia GallagherProcrastination is a very common habit among professionals and business owners. It affects them on a daily basis and can create a huge amount of unnecessary stress. 3 Most Common Effects of Procrastination: 1. Lowered morale. Knowing that a job is still incomplete or is unfinished can ...
Views: 2646 - If You Want Better Balance And Sustainability, Try Investing In A Little Time Management - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2010 from Bryan BecksteadTime Management will give you two things that may be missing in your life; balance and sustainability. I have been working with Time Management issues for more than 30 plus years and I learn things about time and how to manage it every day. It’s funny how you can give more than 2,000 seminars ...
Views: 1116(1 vote) - Simple Steps to Personal Effectiveness - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2010 from Willie HortonWe would all like to be more effective – to get the really important stuff done effortlessly, to simply do the things that we don’t like doing or want to do without any distraction, to get much more done to the very best of our ability in far less time and have plenty more time to do all the ...
Views: 2622(1 vote) - How is Your Work Life Balance? - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2010 from Sonia GallagherDo you have real work life balance in your life? Do you wake up each day filled with energy and excited to face a new day? Do you feel you have enough time and physical energy to give to your career, your spouse, your children, your friends, and yourself? If you are like most people, you are ...
Views: 1600 - Learning To Dump Key Priorities is Crucial to Your Time Management and Success - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2010 from Bryan BecksteadProper Time Management deals with what you do, and when you do it. I sometimes put the word "proper" in front of Time Management because, whether we know it or not, we all practice it. Some of us make the right choices about what to do and when to do it, and end up being successful and happy. ...
Views: 1176(1 vote) - Time Management: Doing The Right Thing, At The Right Time, All The Time - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2010 from Bryan BecksteadSomeone asked me what Time Management meant to me. I said that it was doing as many right things at the right time, as often as you could. It seemed as good as a definition as the others I have given. Managing our time is the most direct link there is between success and failure. The more ...
Views: 1867(2 votes) - 3 Simple Ways To Add Time To Your Day - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2010 from Jennifer HazlettAs a small business owner there is usually one activity that you find you are spending (or wasting) too much time on. This activity is probably a necessary part of your business, however, it is preventing you from getting to the really important stuff. What is your top time waster? What is ...
Views: 1125(1 vote) - 3 Easy Tips for Keeping Your Client Information Organized - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2010 from Tracey LawtonFor many solopreneurs a large part of their business is working one-on-one with clients, and that means having a way of keeping all of their client information organized and easy to access. In this article I'm going to share with you my top three tips for keeping everything together, so that ...
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