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- How Multi Tasking Affects Business Success - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from TJ PhilpottMulti tasking occurs when an individual appears to be addressing more then one task at the same time. In many cases this type approach can be an effective time management tool. Managing more than one task simultaneously however does also have some drawbacks. When it comes to increasing ...
Views: 1055(2 votes) - How Time Blocking Helps Grow Your Business - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Peter GeorgeAs a marketing coach, I work with self-employed professionals who are looking to better their businesses. It could be that they want more clients, more profits, or more time to enjoy their lives. No matter what their goals are, however, they must gain control of a particular facet of their lives ...
Views: 1250(10 votes) - 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: 1271(2 votes) - How to Start Healthy Eating - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2009 from Sulaiman AlansaryAdvantages Of Time Management Having a job can be a stressful activity. Most people lose a lot of time just trying to think about their job. Too often, your job consumes you that it becomes a part of your everyday life and you tend to lose priorities on other activities. However, all of these ...
Views: 642(2 votes) - Managing Our 24-Hours - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Jeannine ClontzWe all have the same amount of time to expend each and every day, 24-hours. So why does it seem like some people have mastered their time better than others? I don't think it's about the time at all, I think it's about how we manage ourselves. My friend, and savvy professional speaker on the ...
Views: 1191(2 votes) - My Four Hour Work Week Story Part 4 – Making the 4HWW Lifestyle Work - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 from Jason CleggNew to this blog series? Be sure to read the first three installments here: * Part One: What is a 4HWW? http://bit.ly/bYZphK * Part Two: How My Fairy Tale Became Reality - http://bit.ly/bEWDjN * Part Three: Not Working is Really Not Working - http://bit.ly/avENjn The ...
Views: 2416(2 votes) - Next Day Success - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowThe evening hours are a perfect time to set yourself up for success when the following day rolls around. Being organized and ready to roll when the alarm clock sounds allows you to begin your morning with an air of calmness, togetherness and avoids morning discombobulation and potential stress ...
Views: 1048(6 votes) - Organization structures in project management - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Hassan EliwahTo manage a project, a company or authority has to set up a project organization, which can supply the resources for the project and service it during its life cycle. There are three main types of project organizations: 1. Functional; 2. Matrix; 3. Project or task force. Functional ...
Views: 995(2 votes) - Power Time Management Irrefutables - The Five W's - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Bryan BecksteadWhat? What are the 5 to 10 absolutely necessary activities that you have to do to ensure your success and happiness? Those are going to be your Power Time Management Irrefutables. You have to be serious and you have to be brutally honest with your self. Fudging this list is sabotaging all of ...
Views: 2046(2 votes) - Procrastination and How to Beat It - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Hunter PhoenixWe all do it. We put it off. Push it back. Wait. Hope. Agonize. And in the eleventh hour, at the last moment, or when we just can't stand to live with it any longer, we finally get it done! This is the anatomy of procrastination. Procrastination is one of the biggest dream killers out ...
Views: 1717(2 votes) - Productivity Coaching - Email Efficiency & Etiquette - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Dave CrenshawPerhaps the most used and abused communication tool in existence today is email. Our ability to work productively would be dramatically reduced if we didn’t have access to email. However, because we have access to email our lives are constantly interrupted, often with useless pieces of ...
Views: 1209(2 votes) - Project management plan - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2009 from Hassan EliwahAs soon as the project manager has received his brief or project instructions, he must produce a document which distils what is generally a vast amount of information into a concise, informative and well-organized form that can be distributed to all members of the project team and indeed all the ...
Views: 882(2 votes) - Taming the Time-Zappers - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Renee UrsemAhh, summer. In June summer stretches out, appearing limitless. Now as August and the back-to-school ads bombard us, we realize that summer soon will be gone. Have you accomplished some of the plans you made in the spring? If not, you may have fallen victim to a time zapper. What ...
Views: 2616(2 votes) - The "Yes List:" The Key to Living on Purpose - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Leanna FredrichYou don't have to let yourself be terrorized by other people's expectations of you. Sue Thoele One must live the way one thinks or end up thinking the way one has lived. Paul Bourget The more time you spend doing what is important to you the quicker the unimportant things drift away. ...
Views: 1450(2 votes) - The Myth of Multitasking - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from Young KimCan you honestly say you can text and drive well, or do you find yourself swerving off to the curb once and a while? How comfortable would you be if your dentist was tweeting while she was giving you a root canal? How do you think your kids feel when you're texting on your Crackberry during ...
Views: 1381(4 votes) - The Value of Your Time - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Sumner DavenportAt a conference this year, I heard many self employed and small business owners lamenting how hard they were working, yet not gaining any new business growth or profit. In today’s business environment many emerging entrepreneurs mistakenly attempt to wear all the hats when running their ...
Views: 1792(2 votes) - Time - How to Use it Wisely to Accomplish your Goals - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Marjorie GeiserYou have 24 hours in a day and a list of things to accomplish that seems overwhelming. Sound familiar? Join the club; we all are trying to fit 30 hours worth of work into 24 hours. Maybe you’ve found it doesn’t work. We can’t manage time any more than we can manage the weather. We can’t save it ...
Views: 1877(2 votes) - Time Management or Time Prosperity? You Are What You Time...A Whole New Approach to Time Control - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Deborah NelsonBeing half a century in age, I have given the subject of time management a lot of thought. I am endlessly fascinated, entertained, and humbled by the concept of time. As an entrepreneur, I have often speculated~ "If only I could bottle and market time, I would be richer than Coca Cola and ...
Views: 1278(2 votes) - Time Management Tips: Small Steps Can Make a Big Difference - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2009 from Lisa MontanaroTime management is a major issue for many people. And it's not getting any better. Experts estimate that during the last 25 years, our leisure time has declined by 37% while our workweek has increased by a full day. The American's Use of Time Project at the University of Maryland revealed that ...
Views: 1617(4 votes) - Tips For Creating Your " TO DO " List - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2003 from Joe McHenryMost successful people use " TO DO " lists. They range from the top CEOs of multi-national companies to entrepreneurs of small businesses. Busy housewives and retired workers - anyone who wants to use their limited time effectively. You can also use these lists to keep you focused on what ...
Views: 3311(2 votes) - What Business Are You Really In? The Energy Management Business - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Laura WestEver get a great idea, and then you are flying high with inspiration and possibilities? You outline your idea, you mind map it, you buy books on the subject, you easily draft up copy for an email campaign... you take a few steps, and then you share it with a few people close to you and... Bam! ...
Views: 833(2 votes) - What Time Do You Run On? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Lisa VelazquezExperiencing a different time system than what you’re used to, either when interacting with people from a different culture or when moving to a new country, can be a source of deep “culture shock”. Being unaware that there are time systems completely different from those familiar to you can lead ...
Views: 1088(2 votes) - What To Do When You Just Can't Concentrate - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2009 from Karen ScharfMy email in-box is jam packed, I have several calls from sales people that I haven't returned yet, my desk is a mess, and I'm finding it very hard to concentrate. What in the world is going on here! Well, for starters, my friend Chris is undergoing her second brain surgery today (a 7 hour ...
Views: 2424(2 votes) - Why You Want to Get Organized This Holiday Season - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2009 from Karin StewartOnly during tax season do we feel disorganized equal intensity as the beginning of Fall, just before the holidays. Why? Because faced with deadlines we can't control, change or move, we feel even more stress as workloads increase and the pressure to fulfill social and family obligations grows ...
Views: 1210(2 votes) - 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 ...
Views: 2757(9 votes) - How-to Increase Your Sales and Stop Wasting Time - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Jason BrettImagine what it would be like if your marketing was consistently bringing you exact replicas of your most profitable and enjoyable clients... You don't realize it yet, but in a few minutes I'm going to share with you a wickedly effective process for measuring your prospects before you ever ...
Views: 1605(5 votes) - Scheduling Realities - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowThere’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: 991(5 votes) - Faster Than the Speed of Thought - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Dawn AngierOne of the ways you can differentiate yourself in the marketplace is to deliver your products and services faster than your competition. I just signed off on the proofs for a 300-page book with a full-color cover. The turnaround for this digital printer is less than eight days—and most of ...
Views: 1106(3 votes) - How to Create an Extra Hour a Day - Time Management Secret number 3 - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Michael ErwinRecently I was working with a senior manager, John, who loved to "wing it". He was great at "winging it" most of the time. But people knew (and so did he) that he would let them down at some point.
Views: 1360(3 votes) - The 'Lunch Break' Challenge - Get Your Work-life Balance Right - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2009 from Gael DrumDo you need ‘The Lunch Break Challenge’? Do you often feel tired and lethargic in the afternoons? Do you feel resentful towards your employer or your organization, or your clients? If you answered yes to any of these questions, the lunch break challenge is for you…. Firstly, you must commit ...
Views: 1691(3 votes) - The Causes of Procrastination and How to Overcome It - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2010 from CB MichaelsWhat is procrastination? Defined, it is: delaying, deferring, or putting off an action until a later date. This may seem innocuous and even justified in some cases, but it is really one of the biggest traps you will encounter on your path towards personal development and achievement. ...
Views: 1511(3 votes) - The Real Reasons Why People Are Always Late - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Gian Fiero |I know them. You know them too: People who are always late. It seems like no matter what the situation or event, they just can't seem to be on time. Some use a litany of excuses to justify their chronic tardiness, but the worse offenders are not only comfortable with being consistently late, but ...
Views: 10388(3 votes) - The Ultimate Time Management Principle - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2010 from Paul Dalton"Things which matter most must never be at the mercy of things which matter least.” - Johann Wolfgang Goethe We all have the same 24 hours in everyday, and the difference that makes the difference for each of us is how we choose to fill them. The most productive people I have ever met have ...
Views: 1284(3 votes) - From Habits to Freedom - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Janice RussellHow many times have you heard someone say, “I never have enough time!”? Maybe you have even said it yourself. I hate to break the news to you...we all have the same amount of time: 24 hours in a day which means 168 hours per week. There is nothing that anyone can do to change it. For some people ...
Views: 2662(15 votes) - Multi-tasking or multi-time-taking - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Sharon SaylerI just read an article by Joel Spolsky on multi-tasking and computers. He really opened my eyes to the downside of the law of exponential growth. For years, yes years, I thought I was getting more done by doing multiple things at once. Seems efficient, right. WRONG! It really does take more ...
Views: 1725(6 votes) - 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: 842(1 vote) - Are Your Business Goals Still On Track? - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2013 from Beate CheletteCan you believe it? This year is already half over. Wasn’t I just in Chicago, at my daughter’s graduation? Now summer is almost here. We all feel it. Time moves so quickly, we become absorbed in the routine of our busy lives, and some things fall through the cracks. Do you remember what your ...
Views: 1465(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: 1282(1 vote) - *** Time Management Secret 2 - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2009 from Karyn MaierEver 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 ...
Views: 1209(1 vote) - ***3 Heart-Based Time Secrets to Realizing Personal Power Through Strong Time - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Paula EderWhat if you could give yourself the gift of time and space to expand, deepen, and recharge your energy? Imagine giving that to yourself each and every day. Time management can increase your efficiency and help you actualize your goals. Heart-based time management does that, too – and so ...
Views: 3817(1 vote) - ***3 Time Tips to Help You Weed Out Your Clutter - by Submitted on May 26, 2011 from Paula EderClutter, whether it’s littering your closet, computer, or calendar adds a layer of confusion and stress to everything and is a stumbling block that keeps you from attaining your goals … or even seeing them, sometimes! Time management tips can open your eyes to new potentials by helping you ...
Views: 3494(1 vote) - ***Angry Procrastination Holding You Hostage? Find Freedom Today by Using These 3 Timely Tools! - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2012 from Paula EderProcrastination is like a prison – a self-fulfilling prophecy of denial, delay, frustration and failure. But that doesn't have to be the end of the story – not by a long shot! Finding time by overcoming procrastination is definitely within your reach. However, it requires more than ...
Views: 2988(1 vote) - ***Internet Marketing Eating Up Too Much of Your Time? - by Submitted on May 05, 2012 from Paula EderTime management is a day-to-day challenge that offers great rewards when it comes to efficiency, effectiveness, and making the most of your available energy. When you spend time on a computer, the challenges are a little bit different than they are in the rest of your daily life. Focus can ...
Views: 2310(1 vote) - ***Outsmart Procrastination (Even the Jobs You Hate) With 5 Timely Tips - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2011 from Paula EderFinding time to outsmart procrastination, especially when a job you hate is what’s waiting for you, can be a real challenge. But the truth is that when you create a logjam for yourself, those dreaded tasks just become even more of a nuisance. So, here are 5 timely tips that will absolutely ...
Views: 2741(1 vote) - ***Recharge Your Positive Energy in Your Power Sanctuary: 3 Time Tips - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2011 from Paula EderProductive time choices and positive energy are so much easier to access when you are feeling grounded, fresh and revitalized! And the good news is that you hold the power, when it comes to the quality of your energy. It’s right there in your hands, and it’s a lot easier than you might think. ...
Views: 3088(1 vote) - 10 Spicy Tips for Organizing Clutter In The Guest Room - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2010 from Marilyn Bohn“T’was the night before Christmas and all through the house not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The children were nestled all snug in their beds while visions of sugar plums danced in their heads”. Ahh… such sweet dreams. When you have guests coming to stay at your home during the ...
Views: 1396(1 vote) - 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: 1456(1 vote) - 12 Ways to Get Extra Help during the Holidays - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Tracey FarmerAs the days inch closer to December 25th, people start getting more and more frantic, trying to figure out ways to get everything done. Shopping, baking, decorating, sending out cards, cooking, upcoming parties, cleaning, guests arriving, wrapping, kids out of school, traveling...the list is ...
Views: 2402(2 votes) - 24 Time Management Tips - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2011 from Beth DargisWhere does your time go? We all know we are busy, yet we feel behind and don’t get to do the things we really want to do. Planning is the best time saver there is. At the beginning of the week jot down your goals that you want to accomplish, fun things you want to do, work that needs to be ...
Views: 1207(1 vote) - 4 Sound Tips That Work Like Magic to Organize Clutter - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2010 from Marilyn BohnEvery December it is with great anticipation that we watch the mail for our invitation to the open house at the governor’s mansion. Our mailman becomes our new best friend for a few weeks as he delivers Christmas cards and packages. But we only get one invitation where we get to dress up and ...
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