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- The Science of Overcoming Procrastination - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2008 from Michael Erwin"Habits are like comfortable beds - Easy to get into, but difficult to get out of." Dr Denis Waitley, Author of The Psychology of Winning "Seems to apply to my football team!" I said replying to my friend who was talking about the laws of science. Something changed in the second half of the ...
Views: 2473 - Time Management – Do You Fritter Away Precious Time? - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2008 from David SchaeferDo you manage your time or waste it little by little? Most of us have very little concept of just how much time we fritter away. For instance, take a quick survey of how much time during the average week that you watch TV, surf the Internet, or any other time-consuming activity that may not ...
Views: 1095 - Re-evaluating Your Task List - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2008 from Corinne ElletsonOne Step back, Two or More Steps Forward, or How to Benefit and Increase Productivity by Forcing Yourself to Pause and Reevaluate Your Task List We have all heard the saying "two steps forward, one step back" that is used to describe adverse situations where we feel we are making little ...
Views: 1729 - Dealing With Distractions: 5 Strategies That Work - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2008 from Carrie GreeneDistractions, it's a topic I've written about before. Some of us are simply more susceptible to distractions but based on what I've been hearing lately and what I've been experiencing myself it's getting worse for everyone. Did you know that one of the best things you can do to increase ...
Views: 1429 - Self Sabotaging – Why are You Not Living Life on Your Terms? - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2008 from Jaynine HowardHave you ever sat down and said to yourself “This is not the life I ordered!”? Be honest. We all have at one time or another. But have you thought about why you are not living life the way you want? Are you just going through life putting one foot in front of the other with your head hanging ...
Views: 769 - 100 Ways To Be A Better Time Manager - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2008 from Eric GarnerHere are 100 ways to be a better time manager. Practise them all and you’ll discover that you’ll get more done, improve the quality of your time with others, and have a better balance between all the demands on your work and life. 1. Value your time. 2. Treat time as a resource to ...
Views: 1421 - Using Time Wisely - Become Good At Getting Things Done - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2008 from Paul Alexander WoodHow much time are you spending on creating change in your life? Are you spending time constructively or are you actually wasting time? And if you are, do you realize how this will affect your chances of success? When you know what you want to do, the next step is to start working towards making ...
Views: 3761 - Eat That Frog OHow To Deal With Procrastination - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2008 from Margaret MoczkowskiProcrastination is an issue every, and I mean every solopreneur, has to deal with, at least to some extent. In my business coaching practice I have not yet met a solopreneur who did not have an issue with putting things off, at least occasionally. So if you are struggling with it, don't feel ...
Views: 1152 - ***Time Management Skills For Stress Reduction - 3 Techniques To Use Daily For More Pleasurable Time - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Paula EderFinding time to reduce stress repays you with greater focus, energy and creativity. Don't wait another minute to exercise your power to increase your pleasure! Stress Reduction Technique #1: Setting boundaries: Make this a game. Every boundary you set that wins you time 'earns' you that ...
Views: 2170 - Learning Time Management Skills: Helpful Advice to People Learning Time Management Skills - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2008 from Michael LeeLearning time management skills should be one of our most important priorities. The amount of distraction and clutter we get on a daily basis calls for effective planning and focused action; hence, learning time management skills is vital. We get so many distractions from advertisements online ...
Views: 582 - 7 Steps To Getting It All Done - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2008 from Bridgette BoudreauxOften I am asked, “Can a person really get it all done?” Well, my reply is simply, YES. But let me define “Getting It All Done”. Getting it all done is doing what really needs to be done to get the results that you want. It’s eliminating procrastination and taking action to complete tasks ...
Views: 1285 - ***Finding Time By Overcoming Procrastination Paralysis - A Quiz, An Exercise & 3 Tips To Reclaim Time - by Submitted on May 27, 2011 from Paula EderFinding time requires being your best friend. You need to listen to yourself, understand yourself and stand up for yourself. You may feel paralyzed by looming projects that fill you with dread. Here's how to step in as a friend and make your life manageable again. Your first step is to ...
Views: 2715(1 vote) - Work-Life Balance - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2008 from Michelle Weimer"We must be willing to get rid of the life we've planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us." - Anonymous Quite a statement, isn’t it? However, I have to say that I don’t totally agree with it. I don’t think we have to completely get rid of the life we have planned. I believe ...
Views: 925 - 2 Tips to Finding More Time In Your Day By Keeping It Simple - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2008 from Marilyn BohnWe all want our homes to look like House Beautiful when we and our families would be much happier with a home that is just the best our own home can be. I know as a professional organizer, organizing for women it is possible to have a clutter free home where we can walk in the door and take a ...
Views: 749 - Lawyers Who Bill By Units, And Their Billion Dollar Rip-off. - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2008 from Dave MartinI’m sure you’ve all heard the expression, that “a one eyed man is king in the of the blind!”, which is pretty much what this short article will be about – information about how you are being needlessly overcharged by greedy self serving lawyers and accountants ...
Views: 1881 - Time Management Lessons From Starbucks - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2008 from Michael ErwinIt's amazing what you can learn from being in line at the coffee shop. I was in the city early the other day and I stopped at Starbucks to get my coffee. It was particularly busy and there were about 10 people lined up. Most were fidgeting and impatient. I took the opportunity to just observe ...
Views: 3037 - Time Finder Plan - Strategies For Life - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2008 from Paul FlintoftCan't find enough hours in the day, or feel you could use your time far more effectively? Then you need to become a Time Finder. This simple technique uncovers your lost hours and gives you control of the minutes in your life. This strategy will leave you feeling full of inspiration, bright ...
Views: 754 - The Power Of Focus - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Carly Cooper“A strong focus now creates a different future later.” -Fabienne Fredrickson Most working moms multitask. It seems to be the only way to get things done. How else are we expected to raise the kids, bring home additional income, keep the house sanitary, stay healthy, and maintain a loving ...
Views: 837 - Time is Not a Four Letter Word - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2008 from Rena ReeseShe is the “certain someone” that you work with that seems to be able to do it all. She is already at her desk when you arrive for the day and is busily working as you say your good-bye’s. She has a reputation for being the company superhero and managing to do more than most. ...
Views: 1013 - The Forgotten Skill Of Focus - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2008 from Ted PayneLately, I have noticed a common theme among many friends, colleagues and associates. It seems we are all struggling with the same issue – the ability to stay focused on a single task for a prolonged period of time. When I recently took a mental inventory of my typical day, I quickly became ...
Views: 783 - Is A Popular Time Management Tip Causing You To Procrastinate? - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2008 from Bean JonesMy mother is probably one of the most devoted to-do list fans. Unfortunately, she's become a slave to the list. She agonizes over not being able to put a check mark on the tasks she hopes to do each day. Last Saturday, right after lunch, my father finally pointed out this fact. "Honey," he told ...
Views: 850 - Creative Problem-Solving - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2008 from Brian TracyPeter Drucker wrote some years ago that the definition of an executive is someone who is expected to get results. You are an executive to the degree to which results are expected of you. You don’t have to have a staff or an office to be an executive. All you have to do is be a person in ...
Views: 5286(2 votes) - Three Surprisingly Simple Steps To Delegate Work - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2008 from Alvah ParkerIn all the years I have been working with attorneys I am always amazed at how many of them hate to delegate work. What frustrates most attorneys or any professional is the time it takes to explain what they need and then to review and correct the work once it is done. Most will concede that ...
Views: 744 - Manager's Corner Article: Are You Too Busy Being Busy? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2008 from Liz WeberDo you work 11, 12, or 14 hour days and never get ahead? Do you believe that the more tasks you physically do yourself, the greater your chances are you can inspire your staff to do more? Yet, do you wonder why no one seems to be working as hard or caring as much as you? One reason for your ...
Views: 853 - 7 Secrets To Creating More Time - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2008 from Melanie YostTime Management is a concern for most people these days. Searching the internet will produce many articles with wonderful tips and helpful hints on how to manage time. After reading them, I began to consider our belief systems about time. Can time really be managed? David Cameron, in A Happy ...
Views: 1067 - Panic Is My Friend! - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2008 from Ron BlackSound familiar? When everything is a priority, deadlines are looming, and there just isn’t enough of you or your team to go around, how do you cope with the stress, stay focused on results, and make things happen? Perhaps you rely on the axiom, “I do my best work under pressure”. In truth, ...
Views: 1079 - 'Single-tasking' For Success - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2008 from Marjorie GeiserWe’ve all heard the term ‘multi-tasking’. And, to some extent, many of us do it every day. We want to accomplish as much as possible in a set amount of time. But, according to experts, multi-tasking actually hurts our productivity! And, if you think about it, you’ll probably realize they’re ...
Views: 927 - Break it Down, Get It Done; A Guide To Heading Off Procrastination - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2008 from Cyndy RatcliffeSo often the projects we seem to procrastinate on or run out of time for are projects that involve multiple tasks. These are not projects that allow for one-step completion, but require a series of steps or tasks. In knowing that we should be working on these projects but aren’t, we carry the ...
Views: 1162 - Time Management Tips - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2008 from Karen ParsonsWhy are Time Management Tips important? If done effectively they should give you more unscheduled time. Time to relax, reflect and reconnect with friends, family and your authentic self. Please make a list of what it is that you do each day. Write down everything. When you get up in the ...
Views: 915 - Managing Your Time When You Don't Have The Time - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2008 from Barry IzsakHave you ever wondered how other people seem to get so much more done in a day than you do? Do you feel like you are working longer hours, yet never seem to complete a fraction of the items on your “ToDo” list? When was the last time you were so ahead of schedule that you weren’t quite sure ...
Views: 1377 - 8 Simple Steps To Improve Your Time Management - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2008 from Susan GrayAre you an individual who can’t seem to properly manage your time? If you are having problems at home or at work, there is a good chance that your problems may be caused by your inability to properly manage your time. The good news, however, is that there are a number of steps that you can ...
Views: 783 - Time Management And Multi-tasking - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2008 from Marilyn BohnI just read another article that said multi-tasking is not possible and I just have to take exception to that. It bothers me enough that I want to say it just isn't true in some instances. First let's talk about the difference between men and women and can they or can they not ...
Views: 1272 - Are You An As It Happens Person? - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2008 from Diana GrovesAre you an “as it happens” sort of person. When a client described herself in these sorts of terms I thought what a great term. In deed an “as it happens sort of person”, would describe as someone who takes things in their stride, is flexible adaptable and easy going. These are all great ...
Views: 872 - Busy Day ... No Time To Waste - A Powerful Time Management Skill Is Needed - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2008 from Dr. Larry BakerWhen you're having one of those days - high priorities to finish on time, yet, you must be available for visitors or callers who need your assistance or are dropping in or calling to help you with your own high priorities, important, but non-urgent, socializing can be devastating. A new skill, ...
Views: 1325 - Time Management Tips: Does Technology Give You More Time? - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Connie LimonA survey commissioned by the Franklin Covey Company reveals that 83 percent of Americans want to be more organized and nearly half of the respondents say they feel guilty about taking time off from work. Sixty-two percent often eat lunch and work at the same time. There are many people ...
Views: 2239 - Time Management - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from H. U.Let’s face it, we’ve all suffered from the ‘not enough time’ syndrome. In the busy lives we all live, it is very tempting to be doing all things at once without putting much thought at it. And then we wonder why we don’t fill at peace with ourselves. Urgent but not important things get done ...
Views: 995 - Work, Work, Work: Making Each Moment Count - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2008 from Judy RingerTime, time, time. It seems there is never enough of this precious life support. In a previous story about time, I quoted the following aphorism: TIME IS MY FRIEND, TIME IS MY ALLY I HAVE ALL THE TIME I NEED FOR EVERYTHING I WANT TO DO. I received a lot of grateful responses and some ...
Views: 705 - Time Management Solutions Meets The Planner - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2008 from Marilyn BohnI don't believe in using this phrase: "Do as I say, not as I do". Well, I have to eat my hat—or is it eating crow? Sometimes I can't believe myself. My confession is this…… Twice, not just once, I am chagrined to say, but twice this week I have committed to doing two things at the same time. ...
Views: 785 - How To Overcome Procrastination - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2008 from Maya MahProcrastination is a deadly disease. It not only kills your time, but it also kills your dreams and your chances of success. Which is why it is so essential for you to stop procrastination and make sure that you never ever even think about procrastinating. The easiest way to do this is every ...
Views: 1459 - Time Management? Creating A New Kind Of Work Life Balance - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2008 from Beth Banning and Neill GibsonIn trying to keep up with this world's increasingly fast pace, it's easy to lose sight of what's important. Perhaps you live day-to-day, task-to-task without the balance in your life that keeps what's most important to you in the forefront. How do you live your life productively and also ...
Views: 1209 - ***Finding Time - Creating A Successful Time Map - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Paula EderFinding time and using it well requires self-awareness. Try creating a time map that identifies: What gives your life meaning and pleasure, Boundaries that establish what you will and will not do, and How you move through the world – your pace, your style, and your requirements. Here are ...
Views: 3087 - Taming The Scatter Brain - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2008 from Lori RadunDo you ever feel like you are going in a hundred different directions but not really going anywhere? Maybe you run upstairs to do something, only to forget what you were going to do. You start doing something else, and then abandon that project when you think of something else that needs to be ...
Views: 8678 - There Just aren't Enough Hours In The Day! - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2008 from Kathryn WatsonThe last time I checked everyone had the same number of hours in the day, 24 to be exact. So why is it that some people seem to get so much more accomplished and have plenty of time for their family and to do the things they love? Are they just better time managers? The truth is that it isn't ...
Views: 1554 - Time Management In 5 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2008 from Lynn JacobsSimply stated, time management means *to work upon handling your time with a degree of skill.* Skills are not innate but can be learned. By following the five simple steps below, you can learn to skillfully handle your time both efficiently and effectively. STEP 1: Inventory your time. ...
Views: 1104 - The Highly Contagious "Disease Of Busyness" - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2008 from Michele WahlderHave you caught the bug? While on a flight from Texas to New York recently, I found myself reflecting on friends in my life with whom I have lost contact. I wondered about them with fondness and sadness because the disease of busyness had consumed them. We have probably all come down with ...
Views: 1376 - Time Management And Your Values - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2008 from Baiju SolankiTime Management - Can this be done? Time is a constant, you cannot store it, save it, delay it, control it, so how can you manage it? Ask yourself this question if you had more time what would you do? The clue is in the question. What would you do? Time is Energy, i.e. we will find it when ...
Views: 1072 - 5 steps to effective Time management by Success expert Sharmen Lane - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2008 from Sharmen LaneHave you ever thought about how people are created equal? Did you know that there is one way and one way only that we are all exactly the same? That way is time. It doesn’t matter how much money you have, or what school you went to, or where you were raised… you only get 24 hours ...
Views: 1321 - Start Living Life On Your Terms, And Wasting Less Time! - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2008 from Kaled Asmri“Tempus fugit,” as the Ancient Romans said. Time flies. It’s a truism we hear so often that we rarely reflect on what it means for our lives, both personal and professional. Those minutes and hours we waste on pointless activities and procrastination are, after all, the stuff out of which our ...
Views: 663 - Manage Your Time (Or It'll Manage You!) - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2010 from Scott GreenbergWould you describe yourself as extremely busy? Do you often feel tired and stressed out? Sometimes our ambition is our worst enemy. Many of us with big goals try to do way too much. We spread ourselves a mile wide and an inch deep. We are involved in many different things, but aren't excelling ...
Views: 1498 - Do you want more? - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2008 from Sue BuckleDon't bother to read this if you are getting enough, and if it is good quality. I'm talking about time, and of course you knew that, didn't you? No-one has enough time, and everyone desperately wants more. Time has become a luxury item for most people and it is something they really want - ...
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