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- 3 Time Management Tips to Help You Get More Things Done Faster - by Submitted on May 25, 2009 from Michael LeeSuccess in your career has a lot to do with time management in the workplace. Wouldn’t you want to have time to finish that six-page analysis or report? Unfortunately, you don’t have all the time in the world to do what you have to do. What then happens is that you overlap your responsibilities ...
Views: 658 - Effective Techniques for Avoiding Procrastination - by Submitted on May 25, 2009 from Michael LeeProcrastination is something everyone is prone to. Whether it’s cleaning the garage or submitting that report, you still can’t help but put them off until the last minute. So how would you like to stop procrastinating? Then simply follow the effective techniques for avoiding procrastination in ...
Views: 1073 - 8 Simple Steps to Improve Your Time Management - by Submitted on May 23, 2009 from John WylieIn the early 1920's Wallace D Wattles wrote that 'we don't get rich by doing certain things .....we get rich by doing things in a CERTAIN way' Whilst that statement may benefit your income goals - the premise, if properly applied, will also help your time management ...
Views: 2339(1 vote) - Time Travel With EFT - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from Graeme ErringtonEFT time management is interesting when we look at what time really is. Einstein taught us that time is relative and whilst everyone knows about this I imagine few people really understand what it means. What does it mean? Time is proven to be relative and the example often given is that if you ...
Views: 986 - How to Manage Your Time So You Have More of It - by Submitted on May 15, 2009 from Miki StrongTime is the one thing we can't buy more of, borrow, rent, sell or trade. On this, we're all on the same playing field. So why do some people seem to move effortlessly through their day, accomplishing much AND they seem happy and balanced? Time Management done the right way...create more time by ...
Views: 811 - Procrastination, What a Waste of Time! - by Submitted on May 14, 2009 from Connie BrannanTurn the tables on time wasting, needless distractions and excuses which prevent you from doing what you need to do. Learn a simple technique to rev up enthusiasm and passion for your project, and convince your mind to "git 'er done!" Your productive behavior follows. Mark Twain said: "Never ...
Views: 2918 - 10 Ways to Reclaim Your Time - by Submitted on May 08, 2009 from Nancy LatimerParenting – It’s the only job that you receive no training for and receive no monetary compensation for. You can’t quit, your hard work is rarely acknowledged, and instead of a Christmas Bonus you’re expected to spend extravagant amounts on your unruly boss/child. Add in divorce, financial ...
Views: 1376(1 vote) - Stop Procrastination - Now! - by Submitted on May 07, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThe decision of quitting procrastination rests entirely on the individuals. Once the decision is set, the carrying out of plans for reaching success is necessary and vital. Reasons for procrastinating. By knowing and identifying the reasons behind those procrastinations, a suitable plan could be ...
Views: 873 - A Simple Way to Stop Procrastination Today - by Submitted on May 02, 2009 from Shela SkarpAll of us are guilty of procrastinating at some point or another. We put off unpleasant tasks for as long as we possibly can simply because our mind tells us we don't want to to do them. Try this experiment to see what kinds of tricks your mind is capable of playing on you. Say to ...
Views: 1499 - Free Up Your Time! 4 Ways to Get Your Day in Order - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2009 from Keith CallisterAll of us have asked the question at one point or another, "Where did the time go?" Frequently we find ourselves asking this question when we are doing something enjoyable, even more frequently we ask this question when we are scrambling to meet a looming deadline for some project. Time ...
Views: 1266 - Five Keys to Controlling Time - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2009 from Harlan GoergerYep, its 11pm and your still working on the stuff you brought home. The kids are in bed and so is the spouse. By the way, the spouse is not happy about this either. This is not an isolated situation, rather it is happening more often than not to more people. With company downsizing and the ...
Views: 1150 - The Power of Pausing - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from John AOVOne of the most important skills of listening is simply to pause before replying. All the top salespeople ask good questions and listen carefully to the answers. One of the most important skills of listening is simply to pause before replying. When the prospect finishes talking, rather than ...
Views: 1171 - Take Time Out for Mental Digestion - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from John AOVHow to get support for your ideas more easily than ever before. Many years ago a retiring executive gave me an old pamphlet he had carried throughout his career. It was entitled, "Take Time Out for Mental Digestion." He told me that this little pamphlet had been one of the most helpful things ...
Views: 1580 - Four Rules of Time - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from John AOVThere are four rules of time. The first is that time is perishable. This means that it cannot be saved. In fact, time can only be spent. Because time is perishable, the only thing you can do with it is to spend it differently, to reallocate your time away from activities of low value and toward ...
Views: 789 - One Hour Makes All the Difference - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from John AOVYou’ve gone as far as you can with what you now know. Any progress you make from this moment onward will require that you learn and practice something new. Commit to Lifelong Learning One quality of leaders and high achievers in every area seems to be a commitment to ongoing personal and ...
Views: 992 - The Law of Priorities - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from John AOVThe very worst use of your time is to do well what need not be done at all. The Pareto Principle says that 20% of your activities will account for 80% of the value of your activities. This means that, if you have a list of ten items to accomplish, two of those items will be worth more than the ...
Views: 810 - Create Large Chunks of Time - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2009 from John AOVThis strategy requires a commitment from you to work at scheduled times on large tasks. This strategy requires a commitment from you to work at scheduled times on large tasks. Most of the really important work you do requires large chunks of unbroken time to complete. Your ability to create and ...
Views: 1014 - The Key to Taking Control - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2009 from John AOVStress management requires that you take complete control over the activities of your daily life. Set Priorities Stress management requires that you take complete control over the activities of your daily life. This means that you plan your day, set priorities and work on high value tasks. The ...
Views: 739 - The Law of Forced Efficiency - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2009 from John AOVThis law says that, “There is never enough time to do everything, but there is always enough time to do the most important thing.” You Always Find the Time When you run out of time and the consequences for non-completion of a key task or project can be really serious, you always seem to find ...
Views: 904 - The Law of Posteriorities - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2009 from John AOVYou can only gain control of your life to the degree to which you stop doing things that are no longer as valuable or as important to you as other things you could be doing. You can only gain control of your life to the degree to which you stop doing things that are no longer as valuable or as ...
Views: 844 - Slice and Dice the Task - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2009 from John AOVA major reason for procrastinating on big, important tasks is that they appear so large and formidable when you first approach them. Why You Procrastinate A major reason for procrastinating on big, important tasks is that they appear so large and formidable when you first approach them. One ...
Views: 1090 - The Three Factors of Time - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2009 from John AOVYou need to become a master of your time rather than a slave to continuing time pressures. Organize Your Life Around Your Family, Your Career and Your Personal Goals You need to stand back on a regular basis and analyze yourself, your life and your time usage. You need to become a master of ...
Views: 1852 - Watching TV and the Fine Art of Wasting Time - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from David PetersAccording to Nielson Media Research, in 2007 Men watched over 4 1/2 hours and women watched over 5 hours of TV per day. Is that too much? You decide... Let's call it 5 hours watching per day. I'm going to do the math for you, five hours per day equals: * 35 hours per week * 140+ ...
Views: 2042 - The Central Skill - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from John AOVTime management is the central skill of success. Time management is the central skill of success. Your ability to manage your time, to focus and channel your energies on your highest value tasks, will determine your rewards and your level of accomplishment in life more than any other ...
Views: 678 - Too Much to Do, Too Little Time - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from John AOVThe most common form of stress that we experience is the feeling of being overwhelmed with far too much to do and having too little time to do it in. The most common form of stress that we experience is the feeling of being overwhelmed with far too much to do and having too little time to do it ...
Views: 777 - Apply the 80/20 Rule to Everything in Time and Life Managment - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from John AOVBefore you begin work, always ask yourself, “Is this task in the top 20% of my activities or in the bottom 80%??? The 80/20 Rule is one of the most helpful of all concepts of time and life management. It is also called the Pareto Principle after its founder, the Italian economist Vilfredo ...
Views: 768 - How to Organise Your Time to Start a Home Based Business - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Ludwina DautovicWith a growing family comes rising expenses. This makes you want to augment your regular income with a small business, particularly one you can run from the comforts of your home. For most women who already have so many hats to wear, this can be tough. Where do I find the time?! I can almost ...
Views: 1003(2 votes) - Time Management Tips & Techniques - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Marc KornTime Management: Accomplish More in Less Time We all have the same 24 hours in each day. So, why are some people able to accomplish so much more in the same time frame ? Are these people special, have some hidden talent or work harder ? The secret to getting more done without necessarily ...
Views: 1047 - Make it a Meaningful Journey: Don’t Forget the Maps - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Sherry PrindleThis article is about how to manage your time for maximum effectiveness. Think of life as a journey. We are all on this journey, and we all know how it ends. Let’s make it a joyful journey, a meaningful one. When you are going on a trip, you plan for it; you pack, get directions, make ...
Views: 2494 - Do Less, Get More Done! - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from mush panjwaniWe are all so busy. We have so many things to do, and so little time. We can’t get everything done. And even if we do, we don’t always get the sense of fulfillment. Most time management books try to teach you how to do more in less time. I think the secret to fulfillment is doing less, not more, ...
Views: 819 - Time Management Tips for Kids - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Marc KornWhat can I do today to be better prepared ? Whether you are a student in Middle School, High School or College, you need good Time Management skills to succeed. If you have solid skills and you start at a young age, you will be well served as you become older and enter the work force. Start ...
Views: 2995 - Multi-tasking in the Fast Lane - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2009 from Bradley Ann MorganIsn’t this decade one of the most exciting to be alive? Not only in the domestic USA, but in Germany, Italy, even South Africa, many of us have complex professional lives, bursting family schedules, cellular technologies to stay connected, even commitments with spiritual organizations. We ...
Views: 1276 - Time Management Tip: “Lumping” vs. “Chunking” - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2009 from Arina NikitinaDo you know what the easiest way to destroy any remaining shreds of motivation at the very beginning of the day is? Take your to-do list (if you have one), choose the most urgent, unpleasant and time-consuming task and start imagining yourself doing it. You will see that even if you have not ...
Views: 2828 - Here’s Why Trying to Manage Time is Causing You Additional Stress - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2009 from Dennis KelleyThere’s not enough time! Sounds familiar doesn’t it? How many times have you said that there just isn’t enough time to get everything done? Time is such a precious commodity in our life and yet we never seem to have enough time in our day. Ben Franklin has been quoted as saying, “If time be ...
Views: 997 - Pay Yourself First: Putting Balance Back in Your Life - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2009 from Cindy LoughranBalance. We all strive for it. We want to feel at peace, and yet we live in perpetual production mode, trying to get everything on our “to do” list accomplished while yearning for ‘something more’. We tell ourselves we’ll slow down as soon as… (fill in the blank). To make matters worse, when we ...
Views: 1868 - We Can’t Manage Time, But we Can say NO! - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2009 from Diana FletcherWe can’t really manage time. We can work within its boundaries, though, in a manageable way. Key to getting things done and accomplishing what we want to accomplish, is to create the space in your life to let those things happen. To get the results you want, you have to create space for good ...
Views: 1204(1 vote) - Don’t Waste Your Time - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2009 from John AOVDear High Achiever: HOW MANY TIMES have you been told not to waste your time? ANSWER: More times than you can remember. Friends, relatives and even strangers love to give you “don’t waste your time” advice. It may have been when you were talking about going to a movie … eating at a restaurant ...
Views: 2858 - Punctuality is a Must! - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraPunctuality is a real sign of discipline, a practice we try to instill in our youth through school bells. Not being on time is a sign of disrespect to someone or to the persons you are about to meet. Even the U.S. President George Bush is also a stickler for punctuality, going too far as to lock ...
Views: 3795 - Being Organized Can Save You Money and Time - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2009 from Marilyn BohnAnytime is a good time to be organized. But now it may be more important than ever. Even if you aren’t facing any greater financial challenges than you did last year here are some reasons being organized can save you money and time. I am a professional organizer and I had a woman call me and ...
Views: 954 - Counter-Intuitive Time Management Techniques to Tame Your Never-Ending To Do List - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2009 from Linda WalkerThe absolute BIGGEST challenge that entrepreneurs, artists, authors and other creative geniuses that come to me for help is productivity. Some know they need help with time management techniques. Others are struggling but they haven't discovered that poor time management is the source of their ...
Views: 604 - How To Read Better And Faster - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2021 from Leon EdwardWhen it comes to speed-reading, you're basically covering two things: comprehension and the act of reading itself. You should not study speed-reading before you've learned how to comprehend and absorb information. Therefore, you should know how to read very well before you try to conquer ...
Views: 4889(2 votes) - Book Review: Getting Things Done - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2009 from Douglas PakThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Time Management. Time management is a skill that helps you spend your time on what is truly important, so you achieve your goals. Time mastery is critical for life mastery. Michael Erwin is the Official Guide to Time ...
Views: 767 - Definition: Time Management - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2009 from Douglas PakA Definition of Time Management that might surprise you! We have a definition of time management that is different to many others. Have you ever really asked yourself What is time management? Does it work? Can you really find more time. What if there was No such thing as time management! Does ...
Views: 3097 - Making the Most Out of Your Busy Day - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2009 from Sharon MikrutMy mother once said that the older we get, the faster time flies. How true that is! In today’s fast paced world, we work, raise families, manage household chores, run errands, volunteer, help our neighbors and the community, etc. There never seems to be enough time in a day. Despite this, ...
Views: 1310 - ***Ready FIRE Aim - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2009 from Michael ErwinHow valuable would an extra hour every day be to you? Ever found yourself saying "I should do that - I will when I find some time. I am "gunna" do that one day, but you never do. Well this time management article is for you. This is part of the time management guide outlining the 7 secrets to ...
Views: 744 - ***Don't Mistake Activity for Achievement! - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2009 from Michael ErwinTime Management Secret 6 — Activity is not achievement How valuable would an extra hour every day be to you? Ever found yourself saying "I am busy, but at the end of the day I don't really know what I have achieved" Well this time management article is for you. This is part of the time ...
Views: 2882 - ***Tapping your Energy - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2009 from Michael ErwinHow valuable would an extra hour every day be to you? Ever found yourself saying "I just can't find the time or energy" or, "I am so tired at the end of the day I just can't do anything?" We'll this time management article is for you. This is part of the time management guide outlining the 7 ...
Views: 710 - ***Achieving Focus and Effectiveness - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2009 from Michael ErwinHow valuable would an extra hour every day be to you? Ever found yourself saying "I will do ______, when I find the time" or, "time got away from me?" We'll this time management article is for you This is part of the time management guide outlining the 7 secrets to Create an Extra Hour a ...
Views: 1237 - ***Crossing the Knowing-to-Doing GAP - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2009 from Michael ErwinHow valuable would an extra hour every day be to you? Ever found yourself saying, I will, when I find the time or, time got away from me? We'll this time management article is for you. This is part of the series of articles on time management benefits outlining the 7 Secrets to Create an ...
Views: 617 - ***Time is For Spending - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2009 from Michael ErwinEver found yourself saying, I will, when I find the time or, time got away from me? We'll this time management article is for you. I am about to introduce you to 7 Secrets that Create an Extra Hour a Day! So let's go through these little known secrets quickly. We will come back to each one over ...
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