10 Valuable Suggestions For Mastering Time Management

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March 23, 2010

Learn as much as you can about time management and put it into practice. All of us could be so much better off if we were more efficient and effective from this point of view and could lead much more enjoyable and productive lives.

1. While you are thinking about this, keep a close eye on everything that you do today, tomorrow and for the next few days. Get a large piece of paper and write each task down that you complete within a 15 minute period. This will include walking the dog, sitting down in front of the TV, even bathroom breaks; make sure that it is comprehensive. Now you’ll know where to start.

2. Don’t trust your memory. We can all relate to forgetting about something as it has slipped our minds and know how much stress it puts on our daily grind. Make sure that you make a list and check it again!

3. With very few exceptions, anything that lands on your lap and appears to be urgent is rarely vital. Don’t think that you have to drop everything that you are doing to answer that call and be prepared to put your foot down, gently to start off, with whoever may be suggesting otherwise!

4. Schedule what you have to do well and make sure that you are scheduling your priorities and not the other way around. When you look at the tasks ahead of you, you would refer to a hierarchy of importance and while you should never procrastinate and put it off if it can be done now, you must also be wary of trying to rush any job due to completion, as this can work out to be a bad habit.

5. Delegate effectively. Once you find the right person for the job, you must trust them and once you have given them clear instructions, walk away. They will then put it into their individual schedules.

6. Do not micro-manage. This is a major failing of some management individuals, but we can all be guilty of it at home, work or play. Once you have entrusted somebody to do a job for you, you must let them carry on.

7. Why do you procrastinate? A list of reasons can be apparent including uncertainty, a need for perfection, fear or the possibility of becoming overwhelmed. Once you have discovered the source of the problem, take appropriate steps to overcome.

8. Realise how important time management is for you. If you look at this from a financial point of view, you can work out how each minute of each hour is worth a certain amount of money and this will help you to focus, without wasting those valuable moments.

9. Be prepared to say no. This can be very difficult for some and the thought of actually turning down a money related project can appear to be crazy, especially in this stressful financial environment. Do not be tempted to take on more than you can chew, as while you might gain in the short term, you will almost certainly lose out in the longer run.

10. Find out everything you can about online time management, and keep in mind that time tracking software and time management software tools can be a fantastic investment in your future.

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