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Time is the great equalizer for all of us. We all have 24 hours in a day, 7 days a week, yielding 168 hours per week. Take out 56 hours for sleep (we do spend about a third of our week dead) and we are down to 112 hours to achieve all the results we desire. We cannot save time (ever have any ... Views: 908
When working online you need to regard your time as an asset because it is a non-renewable resource and one you can't do without! Another thing you must consider is how the internet environment threatens this asset with all the distractions it offers. Therefore how you use your time will be a ... Views: 908
There has been an ample amount of dialogue regarding just how a calendar may match one's productivity system. The fundamental policy is that you add scheduled visits to your calendar, as well as your tasks needed to be placed into the task management system that you use. Nonetheless, what ... Views: 907
In my thirty years as a Time Management speaker and consultant, I have observed a lot of what we can and should not do to increase our daily results. Time management is not necessarily working "harder", but rather, "smarter".
And to accomplish significantly more in our days, we need not ... Views: 906
There’s no doubt about it, you live a busy life with many different genres that require your attention, your time and your energy each and every day that you awake. There is no doubt in my mind that it requires constant effort to not only take care of all our responsibilities on the outside, ... Views: 906
A colleague of mine recently shared that she enjoys procrastination so much that she has decided to give herself permission to do it daily. So, once a day she sits down and plans, schemes, and lists anything that comes to mind -- particularly things she knows she "should" do. She said that "it ... Views: 906
A new client recently admitted to me sheepishly that she often didn’t get to complete a client’s work until the client called to see if it was ready. I admired her honesty if not her time management skills.
I’ve had times in my past sales career when my work load got so out of control I ... Views: 905
Many clients of mine have busy lives. They think they don’t have time for what matters.
But, it is rarely the lack of time, but how time is used.
Especially if you are feeling overwhelmed, it’s easy to zone out - too much tv, talking on the phone, surfing the net. Instead of making ... Views: 905
Surfing around the world of blogs (or online journals) this past month, I ran across the “Ultimate Guide to Productivity” project started by Ben Yoskovitz at the Instigator Blog (www.instigatorblog.com). Ben solicited bloggers around cyberspace to contribute their best tips for getting things ... Views: 904
This 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 holidays are here! Ready? Frankly, I’m not ready. This time of year usually sneaks up on me. Regardless if you’re prepared or not, the holidays have arrived and soon we’ll be shouting: “Happy New Year” and contemplating new year’s resolutions. Instead of waiting for how you’ll begin the next ... Views: 903
Overloaded with work? Feel you need help with time management? You’re not alone. The push is on today to do Overloaded with work? Feel that you need help with managing your time? You're not alone. The push is on these days to do more, more, more, more. So in frustration, you turn to time ... Views: 903
Be more productive – tips for time management.
I have a home based business. I have been fortunate enough to give up my 9-5 occupation and 4 hour daily commute and now I manage my company from my home office. To begin with, I was all over the place – I had been in a job for 30+ years and ... Views: 900
I often experiment with programs to find new ways to shave a few extra minutes off of each day. New tools are developed daily that may be a fit for my clients’ way of working, so staying on top of the latest technology tricks is important to me.
The following are three free software tools I ... Views: 900
Time is defined as the duration of sequential related matters. Huh?
Women wear many hats: wife, mother, executive, business owner, entrepreneur, friend, and the list continues. Unfortunately, many women think of time as not being late, watching the clock or feeling stressed for not having ... Views: 899
How awful is it to be distracted and not get any work done? It feels like you’re running in circles working on something for hours, but little actually gets done. I know. I’ve been there. That’s why I want to give you five tips for shutting out distractions once and for all.
#1. Goal Setting ... Views: 898
Regardless of what kind of business you are in, you face the challenge of trying to bring business in quickly. Creating urgency is the ability to facilitate the quick closing of business with potential clients in your prospecting pipeline. The ability to get business to close fast effects ... Views: 898
Sales can be a hectic business. This time management tip will help you regain control of your time and improve your sales. Your sales funnel is a commonly used phrase to indicate the stage people are in the selling or buying process. With so many people entering and leaving your sales funnel ... Views: 896
The To Do List is certainly one of the most popular stay-on-your priorities approach for reducing stress and using time effectively. Recently I was asked in an interview: Does the To Do List really work? My immediate response was: yes and no. Yes, it works for some people; no, it does not work ... Views: 895
A client of mine recently said to me "I have to work on my time management but I never get to it!" Does this sound familiar? Problems with time management seem to lie at the heart of the difficulties faced by many adults with ADHD.
Everyone has issues with time management especially when life ... Views: 894
Over the years, I’ve talked to a number of clients who wish they had a few more hours in their day. Finding “extra” time in your day is a lot like doing a household budget – once you know what’s taking up your time, you can decide what to trim to get some of it ... Views: 893
“Time” is an interesting concept. Someone has rightly said it is the most elastic element found in nature – It stretches longer when you are waiting for something but is really seems to run out when you are heading toward deadlines. To manage an element which is has such great impact is not only ... Views: 893
Do you think your schedule is crazy? Think of a President’s workday routine! They are dealing with a wide diversity of tasks, handling multiple challenges, and have much more rigid deadlines than many of us. However, they find ways to stay efficient and get everything done.
Even with a hectic ... Views: 893
You've heard it said that "Successful People Do the Things Unsuccessful People Don't Want to Do." There's a great deal of truth in that statement and it demonstrates the value of accomplishing goals by overcoming procrastination. It's important to first understand why you are procrastinating ... Views: 892
Global Talent Management Software Market 2018-2023 During these forecast period, segment will continue to grow steadily due to the increasing demand across the globe.
The Talent Management Software Market Report gives the overall description about the market across the globe. The report ... Views: 892
"The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing."
- -Stephen Covey
So often I hear people say, “I can’t afford to take time out of my busy schedule to plan!” To that I respond by saying, “If you are that tight on time, then you can’t afford NOT to take time out to plan.” I’ll ... Views: 891
Before I started using time management ideas I ran around like a chicken with its head cut off. With studies, school related projects, and also belonging to several on-campus organizations it made me a busy camper. The problem was I did not have time for a social life, let alone any time of my ... Views: 891
In my last Article: “Sprint Your Way to Success” we talked about how to use sprints to set and achieve your goals. Now, here are a few key tips from the Sprint methodology to help keep you focused:
1. Hold a Daily Check In with Yourself
This needs to be done the first thing in the morning, ... Views: 890
There are a ton of people flocking to use Twitter these days. Some say it will over take Google as the biggest and badest search engine, who knows. I do know that your life can soon become consumed by using Twitter. Most people start using twitter to keep up with friends and family and other ... Views: 889
Writing articles can actually take a good amount of time when you combine all the necessary preparations along with the writing process itself. In fact it is not unusual to begin monitoring the time you invest in this process which can than lead to writer's block. The more time you realize you ... Views: 889
In Part 1 and 2 of this four part series we discussed the importance of clearly defining what you want in your life and then, using the list of what you want, we created a plan to help you have it.
STEP 1: Clearly define what you want in your life.
STEP 2: Create a plan for having what ... Views: 886
You use your credit or debit card for faster transaction and so does your customer. Naturally, your customer expects that you process his payment speedily after he dines in your restaurant. The answer for faster processing lies in your point of sale equipment. If you are using POS terminals, you ... Views: 884
Today the distinction between personal and work devices is getting more and more blurred: most of us use our mobile to check mail and answer in chats at least a couple of times every day, not to mention performing other tasks. When it comes to remote or field work, the use of mobile devices ... Views: 882
One of the most important books in the personal development and self improvement space is Stephen Covey's classic The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. The principles outlined in the book are indeed timeless truths. In the book, Covey said there are three basic steps you must take to get what ... Views: 882
Question: When you search on Google for the word “mail,” what do you find?
Answer: “e-mail” subject matter.
Warren Buffet says that one of his guiding principles is to invest in “inevitability”; in things that are bound to happen and we can’t avoid.
Growth in business-to-consumer ... Views: 881
In order to minimize distractions from your BlackBerry (or any other smartphone), change the sound profile to “Phone Calls Only.” By switching to this setting, the phone will not chime, chirp, buzz, or otherwise seize your attention countless times throughout the day. Will you still check your ... Views: 880
Limiting beliefs are just as much an issue for organizations and departments as they are for individuals. Any belief which limits potential should be challenged.
In this article I'd like to consider the belief which is held by so many organizations that working longer hours means those who ... Views: 880
Very often solo business owners know they have a need to partner with a Virtual Assistant (VA), but are not really sure how a virtual assistant can help them grow their business - they don't fully understand what services the VA provides. This is usually discussed during the client consultation ... Views: 877
Landline texting for school provides an advanced SMS solution for schools. This SMS solution allows schools to use their landline or toll-free number for texting with students, teachers, and parents. Also, it comes with a wide range of features that bridge the communication gap. This article ... Views: 876
It has been taught that happiness comes from spending one dollar less than what you have, and misery comes from spending one dollar more than what you have. When you overspend with money, you go into debt and have to pay interest.
It is the same with time. I would suggest that happiness also ... Views: 876
This is especially true for business matters. Millions of employees around the world have designated working hours. Working hours depend on the nature of ones occupation; from the common template of 9am to 5pm to more obscure shifts. Night or graveyard shifts have been developed for companies ... Views: 875
It’s interesting. Technology is often heralded as a servant for us yet frequently we become a servant to it. E-mail was trumpeted as the new communications tool that would surely put first class “snail mail” out of business. Last year, the U. S. Post Office delivered more pieces of first class ... Views: 874
If you've read my newsletters or emails in the past year, you know I sign most "With joy and ease, Debra". When I write "with joy and ease", am I trying to convey to you that I'm constantly joyous and everything in my life is a cinch? (In other words, am I LYING?) Certainly not.
With this ... Views: 874
The 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
Are 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
Business trip, conference or leisure trips, whatever the reason is, if you are bound to London, you must call on a destination management company to get professional help in finding out the best hotel or location. It saves your precious time because in the midst of your daily responsibilities, ... Views: 872
Running into a meeting just in time to hear the speaker’s final thought for the day? Showing up at the basketball game as the final buzzer sounds? Made it to your favourite store’s sale of the century to find one shirt left, and it’s not even in your size? If this sounds like you, read my ... Views: 871
As the years have gone by, I have learned not to be so proud of my self-appointed nickname as the No. 1 Tax Procrastinator. I have become more aware that no one can organize my tax stuff for me. Whether you do your own taxes or pass them on to an accountant, it still makes life easier to have ... Views: 871
Most of us understand the importance of rest. We know that we should aim for greater balance throughout our lives, take holidays and ensure that we have sufficient downtime. But for a lot of us, that is far easier said than done. To illustrate my point, I am currently on holiday and writing this ... Views: 869
Sometimes, a bad mood is triggered by not being able to accomplish things as planned. Then, this situation will perhaps push the involved person down to a horrible condition of the mind. It is in this connection that there must be an effort to undertake everything in order to introduce love and ... Views: 869